Level Obstacles: Lose Weight, Target Fat! (EASY!!)
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mine is 2375 - 30% = 1660, omg i eat too much deficit last past months! only eating 1200kcal max/day *die*0
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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.
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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:
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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 %.0
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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.0 -
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.0 -
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.0 -
In for shenan...er, I mean, in for awesome.0
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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.0 -
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.0 -
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^ BMR?0
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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.0 -
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.
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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.
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In for shenan...er, I mean, in for awesome.0
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Love all the info - thank you everyone!0 -
In for shenan...er, I mean, in for awesome.
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