BMR/TDEE net calories

mom2kpr

I know this subject is discussed relentlessly, but here goes another one. I've done all the research & read countless threads about the subject.
First of all my stats: Female, age 42, 5'1", SW 226, CW 210, GW 130 (maybe 125). I do elliptical machine 30 - 45 min @ 4 - 5.5 mph or kickboxing 60 min 5 days a week, strength training 2 - 3 days & elliptical 30 min at 3.5 - 4 mph or casual walk on rest days.
My basic BMR (w/o taking into consideration activity level) is 1658, sedentary it is 1989, light exercise = 2279 & mod exercise = 2569. My TDEE- 20% is: sedentary = 1586, light exercise = 1818 & moderate = 2049. I currently have my calories set at 1660.
After all that my question is: Do I set my net calories at my basic BMR & not eat back my exercise calories or at the light or moderate activity levels & eat back my exercise calories? Or set it at TDEE of light or moderate activity & eat back my exercise calories.
Thanks for any advice.

mom2kpr

Any advice/opinions! Thanx.

jacksonpt

If you base it on TDEE, then you don't eat back the cals as exercise is already accounted for in your TDEE. Otherwise yes, eat back the cals.

No, don't base it on BMR... it should be higher than that. I'd use lightly active as a starting point.