Any Success using the TDEE Formula

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Cincypsych

I had success using both the TDEE formula and MFP. Lost approx 15 pounds using MFP guideline and approx 15 pounds using TDEE. They are really going to work about the same way if you are using MFP correctly (i.e.--you put in the correct daily activity rate and you are eating back most, if not all of your exersice calories). The difference is really just semantics. With the TDEE you have to be very dedicated to your exercise routine because you have already added in those calories so if you bail out of your exercise too often, you will be eating too many calories. The bonus with TDEE is you get to eat roughly the same number of calories daily, whereas on MFP, you may be starving on days you don't work out and trying to stuff yourself on days you do. I prefer to use TDEE because I don't like being hungry and I can stick to my routine pretty well, most of the time. But again, it's really just a preference thing.

Great explanation!

WendyTerry420

Yep, yep, yep. Sixty-three pounds down and fifty to go. Eating a little bit less than you burn will work!