TDEE?

MJackson54

I've seen a lot of posts referencing a "TDEE." Seriously can anyone tell me what this refers to? I haven't a clue! Thanks.

lewcompton

Total Daily Energy Expenditure TDEE is the total number of calories that you burn during a day. Includes the basal metabolic rate bmr + calories burnt through activities and digestion of food. If you eat more than the TDEE you will start to increase in weight... If you eat less you will start to decrease in weight. The number fluctuates according to what you do each day.

desrosiersf

lewcompton answer is accurate, but here's the detailed formula if you're into complex stuff like I am ^^ :

Your TDEE is calculated based on your TEE (Total Energy Expenditure) which is the total calories you require. Your TEE is calculated using the sum of the following variables : your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) + your NEAT (Non-Exercise Associated Thermogenesis) + your EAT (Exercise Associated Thermogenesis) + your TEF (Thermic effect of feeding).

Each of these variables are calculated with formulas that take into account your age, height, weight, bodyfat %, activity factor and fitness goals !

MJackson54

So how do I figure this all out??? Every day is different for me. some days I don't work out at all and some days I work out a lot. Furthermore . . . is it important enough for me to figure out? I can count the number of times I have weighed myself in my entire life (I'm 58) on my hands. Never really paid attention to my weight.

EvanKeel

So how do I figure this all out??? Every day is different for me. some days I don't work out at all and some days I work out a lot. Furthermore . . . is it important enough for me to figure out? I can count the number of times I have weighed myself in my entire life (I'm 58) on my hands. Never really paid attention to my weight.

There are several online calculators that can attempt to estimate it for you based on approximate activity levels

For example: http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

It may or may not be accurate. Finding your TDEE is sort of a process of trial and error.

As to whether or not you need to, it kind of depends on your goals and what's working or not working for you now. Do you want to lose weight? It sounds like you may not be all concerned with the number on the scale. People generally try to find their TDEE because they want to keep a close on their energy balance (intake of calories vs output) while logging their food. It may very well not be important to you at all.

dbrightwell1270

bump to check out fitness frog site when I get home

MJackson54

OK everyone, thanks. I will check out the site. I am not really concerned with numbers but AM concerned with not having energy to workout!

MJackson54

That site says TDEE 2068. What does that mean?

cmriverside

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

EvanKeel

That site says TDEE 2068. What does that mean?

It means that given what you entered, it's estimating that your total caloric burn in a day is 2068 calories. That includes just being alive, digesting food, exercise, etc. From there you can eat to maintain your weight (i.e. shoot for 2068 calories in a day) or eat more or less as you see fit.

MJackson54

OMGosh . . . don't think I could eat that many calories in one day! Furthermore I think I would be gaining weight. I eat about 1200 calories on a no workout day . . . and about 1800 calories on a workout day. WOW! Wonder how they figure this stuff out? Thanks everyone...now I am educated regarding TDEE!

MJackson54

WOW . . . don't think I really want to go through all that figuring . . . gave me a headache just thinking about it. Thank you SO much for posting what appears to be an exhaustive amount of research and understanding on the TDEE!