5 dif sites give me 5 dif TDEE values..???!!

victoriannsays

Just was a bit curious as to what my TDEE was. MFP gives me a 1600 cal a day allotment and I'm at a plateau.

So, I googled TDEE calculator to see what mine was.
(5'5, 134.4lbs, 22 yo F active 3-5 days a week, busy job) I got FIVE different values from 2200 to 1400... WTF

If I'm eating 1600 cals a day, and my TDEE is..lets say - only 1800, how on earth am I going to lose .5 lbs a week..

I need some help

Sarauk2sf

What sites did you use? They usually have different levels of details on the inputs so do come out differently - but that is a huge variance.

How long has it been since you last lost weight? How accurately do you log/measure/weigh your food? Have you changed your exercise routine recently?

If your TDEE is 1,800 and you eat 1,600, that is a 200 calorie deficit which is not far off 0.5lb a week.

DamnImASexyBitch

I have no clue. I followed that road map someone outlined on here, and honestly it told me I could have like 1800-2000 calories. MFP told me I could have 1400. I split the difference at 1600. I've lost 30lbs so I must be doing something right.

victoriannsays

Thanks for the replies. I just googled TDEE calc and used the Top 5 ones.

So eating 1600 is good # to eat regardless.

I believe I lost a pound in late Nov. when I upped my cals from 1360 to 1600. Then I've maintained ever since. I log ever sweet and snack I eat, even if it means going over my daily goal.

cmriverside

Well, if you believe in BMI, your BMI is right around 22% - which is well within the healthy range.

How about your workouts? Are you doing 2-3 heavy resistance routines every week? It's more about shape now.

Good amounts of protein and some heavy lifting, and you'll probably have the body you're striving for.

victoriannsays

Yes, I do resistance training at least 3 days a week. and Yes, its more about shape now.

2hobbit1

Take a look at the roadmap - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

It walks you through the process - be sure to include your BF% in the calculations -it is one reason for the range of variation between calculators. Also be sure to choose the correct activity level.

ETA: If your looking for a shape change you need to be lifting heavy - Stronglifts 5x5, starting strength, new rules of lifting are all good programs.

cmriverside

Looking at your food and exercise diary, it looks like you aren't doing much weight lifting at all. Try to add in more of that, it should help!

victoriannsays

recovering from quad tendinitis - going to add in some heavy lifting once that's fully recovered