TDEE

Babeskeez
Babeskeez Posts: 606 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Can someone explain what I am missing here? I read through that epic thread...did what I needed to do. I used it with current weight AND goal weight. How do I figure exactly how many calories I should consume?

With my goal weight (before I thoroughly read it :blushing: ) and the amount of exercise I am currently getting my daily intake should be 2018. But thats not my TDEE or accurate actual calories, right?

With my current weight by daily intake should be 2272...

I am so sorry about my confusion. I thought I understood then I saw he had a different number than what his goal calories were and I couldnt figure out how he got it. :grumble:

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  • Babeskeez
    Babeskeez Posts: 606 Member
    Wait, so do I subtract 20% from 2272...and I get 1728? and that number is what I should be consuming (with weights and cardio included)?
  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
    Provided you accounted for your activity in the activity factor, yes a 20% cut should do it.
  • Babeskeez
    Babeskeez Posts: 606 Member
    I did moderate because as of now, I am doing about 5 days a week...or do you think I should do less just in case?
  • julie781
    julie781 Posts: 221 Member
    Go to : http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

    I eat between my BMR and TDEE
  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
    5 days a week is quite a bit. Moderate is a good start. Stay there for 3-4 weeks and then judge where you need to be from there.:smile:
  • Babeskeez
    Babeskeez Posts: 606 Member
    Thanks. I think I am figuring it out. lol
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    5 days a week is quite a bit. Moderate is a good start. Stay there for 3-4 weeks and then judge where you need to be from there.:smile:

    Yes this ^^

    Give it at least a few weeks and see how you do. The calculators are rough estimates, but 1728 sounds like a good place to start for a daily calorie goal for you.
  • Babeskeez
    Babeskeez Posts: 606 Member
    Thank you. Im all nervous...if I change those numbers MFP has me losing about 0.1 pound a week :ohwell: Ignore it, yeah?
  • Babeskeez
    Babeskeez Posts: 606 Member
    I decided to change it to light on the chance that I dont work out as much AND I am seeing that I need to give my body more of a break. I am in the psycho crazy beginning stages of my journey so I am sure in a few weeks I will calm the hell down on exercise. LOL!
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    There is absolutely no equation that will give you an exact TDEE. Everything about this is estimation as there are simply too many variables in play. I suggest a very simple approach.

    Multiply your weight in lbs by 13 - 15. Log everything for 2 weeks. If you gain, then reduce cals by 100. If you lose, increase cals by 100. Keep in mind your weight will change from day to day because of water retention or lack there of as well as food in your digestive track. Keep it simple and you'll save yourself alot of worry.

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