Level Obstacles: Lose Weight, Target Fat! (EASY!!)

BurtHuttz

But...but...but... you don't explain how a pound of muscle weighs more than a pound of fat! Won't people just be all confused?
/troll

And then there's the thermic effect of feeding, and also variations in the earth's gravitational pull when weighing oneself at different altitudes . . . . .

Loves418

I still get none of this :huh: :embarassed: ..so I guess I will sit in the corner and keep doing what I am and hope it works..

Saabster1

Thanks. Very helpful!

Falenea

Bump to add to 'my topics' Thanks again!

tinak33

bump

cwolfman13

Awesomeness......

CM9178

Don't forget about BMR though- in many cases - including mine, TDEE - 20% is lower than my BMR, and you should always try to stay at least at BMR, no lower. As a result, I have to reduce my deficit to TDEE - 15 %.

AllonsYtotheTardis

bump for easy reference.

BurtHuttz

Don't forget about BMR though- in many cases - including mine, TDEE - 20% is lower than my BMR, and you should always try to stay at least at BMR, no lower. As a result, I have to reduce my deficit to TDEE - 15 %.

This is a good point . . . BMR was one of the things was left on the cutting room floor to make the post simple.

jamk1446

Bump to have in my newsfeed.

vanessawaw

mine is 2375 - 30% = 1660, omg i eat too much deficit last past months! only eating 1200kcal max/day *die*

BerryH

Awesome post, but just a tiny nit-pick with this:

There are 3500 calories in a pound of fat, so if you burn 3500 more calories than you eat, you will lose a pound of fat.

If you burn 3500 more calories than you eat, you will burn stored energy then metabolise body tissue, some of which will be fat.

Don;t hate me :blushing:

BurtHuttz

Awesome post, but just a tiny nit-pick with this:

There are 3500 calories in a pound of fat, so if you burn 3500 more calories than you eat, you will lose a pound of fat.

If you burn 3500 more calories than you eat, you will burn stored energy then metabolise body tissue, some of which will be fat.

Don;t hate me :blushing:

I don't hate you, I agree with you :flowerforyou:

CoderGal

Don't forget about BMR though- in many cases - including mine, TDEE - 20% is lower than my BMR, and you should always try to stay at least at BMR, no lower. As a result, I have to reduce my deficit to TDEE - 15 %.

Very good point. I was in the same situation. If I had my time back my recommendation would be to start moving more.

jonnythan

Don't forget about BMR though- in many cases - including mine, TDEE - 20% is lower than my BMR, and you should always try to stay at least at BMR, no lower. As a result, I have to reduce my deficit to TDEE - 15 %.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with eating below BMR if your TDEE-deficit for the day dictates it.

If it happens often, then it should be a cue that you need to exercise more. But that's it.

3dogsrunning

Don't forget about BMR though- in many cases - including mine, TDEE - 20% is lower than my BMR, and you should always try to stay at least at BMR, no lower. As a result, I have to reduce my deficit to TDEE - 15 %.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with eating below BMR if your TDEE-deficit for the day dictates it.

If it happens often, then it should be a cue that you need to exercise more. But that's it.

Or reduce your deficit. Chances are if your TDEE - deficit cut is lower than your BMR on a regular, you are choosing too high of a weight loss goal.

jonnythan

Don't forget about BMR though- in many cases - including mine, TDEE - 20% is lower than my BMR, and you should always try to stay at least at BMR, no lower. As a result, I have to reduce my deficit to TDEE - 15 %.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with eating below BMR if your TDEE-deficit for the day dictates it.

If it happens often, then it should be a cue that you need to exercise more. But that's it.

Or reduce your deficit. Chances are if your TDEE - deficit cut is lower than your BMR on a regular, you are choosing too high of a weight loss goal.

On the contrary. Mathematically, sedentary TDEE minus 20% is 4% less than BMR.

Sedentary TDEE is BMR*1.2. TDEE - 20% = (BMR * 1.2) * 0.8 = BMR * 0.96

So sedentary TDEE - 20% is a hair below BMR.

jofjltncb6

In for shenan...er, I mean, in for awesome.

3dogsrunning

Don't forget about BMR though- in many cases - including mine, TDEE - 20% is lower than my BMR, and you should always try to stay at least at BMR, no lower. As a result, I have to reduce my deficit to TDEE - 15 %.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with eating below BMR if your TDEE-deficit for the day dictates it.

If it happens often, then it should be a cue that you need to exercise more. But that's it.

Or reduce your deficit. Chances are if your TDEE - deficit cut is lower than your BMR on a regular, you are choosing too high of a weight loss goal.

On the contrary. Mathematically, sedentary TDEE minus 20% is 4% less than BMR.

Sedentary TDEE is BMR*1.2. TDEE - 20% = (BMR * 1.2) * 0.8 = BMR * 0.96

So sedentary TDEE - 20% is a hair below BMR.

I thought this was the simple thread.

Not everyone is sedentary.

CoderGal

Don't forget about BMR though- in many cases - including mine, TDEE - 20% is lower than my BMR, and you should always try to stay at least at BMR, no lower. As a result, I have to reduce my deficit to TDEE - 15 %.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with eating below BMR if your TDEE-deficit for the day dictates it.

If it happens often, then it should be a cue that you need to exercise more. But that's it.

I don't recommend eating below people BMR. Groups of my hair started hanging out in the shower a little to quickly for my liking.

BurtHuttz

:-)

CoderGal

^ BMR?

Woops! Thank you! lol

cmriverside

Eating under BMR should really only be for those who are obese. In that case, it's okay, the body has enough fat to utilize to sustain function.

It's when you get to a lower BF% that eating above BMR is important. The body wants to keep some fat on. Going too low is where you get lean body mass loss.

3dogsrunning

Eating under BMR should really only be for those who are obese. In that case, it's okay, the body has enough fat to utilize to sustain function.

It's when you get to a lower BF% that eating above BMR is important. The body wants to keep some fat on. Going too low is where you get lean body mass loss.

Very wise.

BurtHuttz

Eating under BMR should really only be for those who are obese. In that case, it's okay, the body has enough fat to utilize to sustain function.

It's when you get to a lower BF% that eating above BMR is important. The body wants to keep some fat on. Going too low is where you get lean body mass loss.

Very wise.

Concur.

Crankstr

In for shenan...er, I mean, in for awesome.

^this

EvgeniZyntx

Bump

cwood2002

Bump
Love all the info - thank you everyone!

PikaKnight

In for shenan...er, I mean, in for awesome.

^this

divaonadiet

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