question about TDEE

jamiek917

so according to a detailed TDEE calculator, my TDEE is 2281- so a good weight loss calorie intake for me is apparently around 1825 (20% less than the TDEE).

when im not screwing up and cheating 2+ days a week (trying to break the habit- getting better), i try to stick to 1400-1500 a day, and workout hard 5x a week.

last year when i saw a nutritionist, i first tried to hover around 1800 cals- but my weight stayed the same- even when i was eating mostly clean food and high protein. i didnt lose weight until i dropped to around 1500... how is that possible, is science (ie the TDEE) is claiming i NEED more?

jamiek917

Nothing?

bearwith

How much exercise are you doing?

stormtruck2

Everyones body is different and reacts differently to iputs and outputs. Try lowering raising your DCI 100 calories for a week until you see a weight reduction. If you see a weight gain, then back down a little. It's more balck magic than science when it comes to someone loosing weight Just make small adjustments until you see a change.

sunnyside1213

Lucky you - my TDEE - 20% = 1057. I try to stay at 1000 a day. Any more and I gain. Do what works for you.

Flowers4Julia

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/521728-upping-cals-what-to-expect-why-you-need-patience

This post might answers alot of questions. good read anyway!

jamiek917

thanks all!

i work out 5x a week- cardio is anywhere between 30-60 min, either running or the elliptical on a high intensity.
i lift 2-3x a week- anywhere from 20-40 min, either upper or lower body, and vary the exercises.

im going to try for around 1600 cals and to not cheat-- my chets happen too frrequently. the goal should be to "treat" (vice cheat) yourself 1x a week at most- and to have be it reasonable. i should be able to allow myself an extra 400-500 cals 1x a week to enjoy a treat, not screw up and eat an extra 2K cals... which is what im guilty of doing 2+x a week