TDEE

chineyLuv

So, I looked up my TDEE. I have a desk job, but do Insanity 6 days a week (though I put 5-6 times just in case I miss a day) and it said that my TDEE should be 2,562.
Now if it's -20%, I should be consuming 2,049 Right?

I feel like it's too much! I've been doing a 1200 calorie goal + most exercise calories (so approximately 1600/day)

I'm scared!
I'm a little afraid to put back on the 17lbs it took so much to lose!

This is the first time I'd be trying this...

jimithegreek

Correct. If you are worried, perhaps eat a bit below the 2,049 number, but more than you have been with the 1600. Maybe split the difference (1800) and see how tht works for you. Good luck!

kae_blah

I suggest taking a while transitioning from your old number to new number by 200-is calories extra every day or two.

I am not sure if this is necessary but is helped me deal with the stress of increasing calories to a more sustainable level without affecting my progress.

Good luck.

bcattoes

Remember the TDEE calcualtors give you the average TDEE. Yours may differ. Every calculator I've used says I should lose on 1900 per day. But for a year I've maintained at 1900 (on average).

I'd up it slowly giving each change a week or two for you body to adjust, if it were me.

Some_Watery_Tart

I had the same reaction when I started. But it works. I've been losing steadily since the switch. Just do it. You'll love how you feel!

chineyLuv

Should I keep my macros set at 40/30/30 or is this too much? too little?

Edit - when I changed my goals in MFP, it told me:

Daily Calorie Deficit 370.0 calories
Projected Weight Loss 0.7 lbs/week

Isn't that a little too slow? It was at 1.5lbs/week before..

Leslie1124

I had the same reaction when I started. But it works. I've been losing steadily since the switch. Just do it. You'll love how you feel!

How long after the switch did you start losing?

Some_Watery_Tart

I have mine at 40/30/30. It's working for me. I would say adjust your intake first, then you can start tweaking your macros once you're at a comfortable level.

jzammetti

All of the online calculators show me that my TDEE is approximately 2000 (1900-2034)...however, I am losing weight at 2000 so my TDEE is actually higher. Just pick a reasonable number and test it for 4-6 weeks. Then re-evaluate and move forward.

Some_Watery_Tart

I had the same reaction when I started. But it works. I've been losing steadily since the switch. Just do it. You'll love how you feel!

How long after the switch did you start losing?

2 weeks. I went from 1000-1200ish to 1700-1900 right away though. Kept my workouts steady and just watched it drop. It's not a fast loss (1/2lb to 1lb a week or so), but it's consistent, and I feel amazing. Been doing it for 3 months now.

MrsNgounda

I was just wondering the same thing, so I'm gonna BUMP this one.