any success with eating TDEE - 20%

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  • n2thenight24
    n2thenight24 Posts: 1,651 Member
    I do not factor in any exercise, I work out 5 days a week but never log it. Dan says not to eat them back so I don't!
  • dianefisher47
    dianefisher47 Posts: 234 Member
    ok thank you to all I do appreciate your comments :blushing: :drinker:
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    if all of your numbers are accurate it will be impossible NOT to lose weight eating TDEE - 20%
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    My TDEE is about 2600. Yes, I lose weight if I eat around 2000.



    IF you calculated your TDEE including your exercise calories than you don't need to eat them later. MFP doesn't count the calories into their maintenance.
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    Perhaps I was doing something wrong, but I gained 11 lbs when I tried this. I made an effort at the gym, and also decreased my carb intake...I reduced my caloric intake again, changed my gym routine and have started losing again.

    You didn't do it for long enough for your body to reset your metabolism.

    She could have... ive not been able to Lose weight at Tdee -20 either. when I eat more than 1500 or so I dont lose. Those Calculations are no perfect for everyone, just like Max heart rate Calculations are not perfect for everyone. To OP... go for it' Many many people are Successful!!
  • gomisskellygo
    gomisskellygo Posts: 635 Member
    Perhaps I was doing something wrong, but I gained 11 lbs when I tried this. I made an effort at the gym, and also decreased my carb intake...I reduced my caloric intake again, changed my gym routine and have started losing again.

    You didn't do it for long enough for your body to reset your metabolism.

    She could have... ive not been able to Lose weight at Tdee -20 either. when I eat more than 1500 or so I dont lose. Those Calculations are no perfect for everyone, just like Max heart rate Calculations are not perfect for everyone. To OP... go for it' Many many people are Successful!!

    I agree. Give it a try. I tried it for 6 months last year and I gained and lost the same 6lbs over and over again.
  • cncrafton
    cncrafton Posts: 82 Member
    Yep. 25 pounds worth of success. :)
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    I am starting TDEE - 20% today really scared, cause I will eat more than I normally would. I am 5'1'' and 65 have not lost in a long time...just up and down all the time. I am hoping to start losing again, I do 30 mins exercise everyday. Give me your idea on this:drinker:


    should I eat my exercise also.....eat tdee - 20% and exercise calories also ?????

    No - your TDEE already includes your exercise. Just be honest about your activity level when you calculate your TDEE. Don't sell yourself short.
  • naticksdonna
    naticksdonna Posts: 190 Member
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  • bgtorres
    bgtorres Posts: 186 Member
    I just started this last week and have gained lbs. ,but I'm sure is due to my body adjusting. I must say that I feel a lot better than eating 1200-1500 calories. I feel energy and no more hunger pains;)
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I was at a stall when I switched to this and to be honest, trying to stick to the 1200 was hard. I felt sluggish, my workouts sucked because I didn't have energy...it was just bad. But when I switched to this, not only did I actually have energy..but 10 days after - I lost 1lb. So yeah, I would suggest giving this a real shot. If you are worried about the calories consumed, etc - take a look at this thread to see about people who met their goals and are maintaining. This might give you an idea that eating more than 1200 is very much okay.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/816542-let-s-hear-it-for-maintainenance
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I am starting TDEE - 20% today really scared, cause I will eat more than I normally would. I am 5'1'' and 65 have not lost in a long time...just up and down all the time. I am hoping to start losing again, I do 30 mins exercise everyday. Give me your idea on this:drinker:


    should I eat my exercise also.....eat tdee - 20% and exercise calories also ?????

    No - your TDEE already includes your exercise. Just be honest about your activity level when you calculate your TDEE. Don't sell yourself short.

    Well I'll eat some of my workout calories back if I do a 1K+ burn day. I don't know about others, but I try not to have too big a deficit.
  • LottieLou13
    LottieLou13 Posts: 574 Member
    I'm half way to goal by eating my TDEE -20%, so yes it works (for me)
  • sandradev1
    sandradev1 Posts: 786 Member
    if all of your numbers are accurate it will be impossible NOT to lose weight eating TDEE - 20%

    Very true ^^^^^
  • jfrankic
    jfrankic Posts: 747 Member
    Yes, this is the way to do it. I'm satisfied and not hungry, I have energy, and I am losing fat, but preserving muscle. I feel great, and I look better.

    ^^ This. I ate TDEE-20% for about three months and am now eating at a very small deficit and still losing. I'm 33, 5'8 and eat 2k a day. Oh yeah!!!!! Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 . There's also an IPOARM group.
  • dianefisher47
    dianefisher47 Posts: 234 Member
    thank you to all...you are all very supportive and I will take a chance and do TDEE - 20% and eat no exercise thanks again
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I don't usually eat my exercise cals back unless I'm hungry, or if I need to bring my net cals up to at least my BMR. Usually not a problem, as my average burn per day is 300 - 400 cals. Occasionally I burn more if I go for a long run, then I just enjoy all the food because I'm generally hungry after that anyway.

    But yeah, I have it figured into my 1700 per day.

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