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Recalculating every 5lbs.

Fitnthin101
Fitnthin101 Posts: 25 Member
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If we are supposed to be recalculating TDEE every 5lbs, my question is should we be lowering the % cut. So for example if right now im eating 1850 calories each day and I lose 5 lbs and continue to stay at a 15% cut, my calories will continue to get lower and lower, bringing me closer and closer to my BMR calorie minimum. Should we be lowering the % as well for every 5lbs. So like cutting by 15, 12, 10%, etc as we continue to recalculate and lose weight?

Thanks!

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  • glwerth
    glwerth Posts: 335 Member
    Thanks for reminding me.....off to recalculate!
  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    You also recalculate your BMR, BUT when you get closer to your goal weight (10-15#) you should lower your %.
  • Fitnthin101
    Fitnthin101 Posts: 25 Member
    You also recalculate your BMR, BUT when you get closer to your goal weight (10-15#) you should lower your %.

    Thank you! I have to 10-15 lbs to lose. So basically every 5 minutes I guess I'll be making my % closer and closer to maintenance, if thats correct?
  • jenniekw
    jenniekw Posts: 104
    What about the people that aren't showing the pounds on the scale but are losing fat, wonder how that works out?
  • hannydee
    hannydee Posts: 246
    What about the people that aren't showing the pounds on the scale but are losing fat, wonder how that works out?
    I think you would have to get your body fat checked and recalculate using the Katch-McArdle formula for BMR. Chances are if you are losing fat/gaining lean muscle then you will end up having to increase your calorie goal each time you recalculate :D

    Edit: Scooby's advanced calculator lets you input body fat percentage and choose which formula you would like to use. http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
  • bradthemedic
    bradthemedic Posts: 623 Member
    Recalculating is critical. I don't think it's overboard to recalc every few pounds - let's face it your calorie needs change when you lose fat and gain muscle (or just lose fat)
  • ANewLucia
    ANewLucia Posts: 2,081 Member
    Now that my bf is at 23% i use katch mcardle and my 10% cut is 2200. When i started this process my 15% cut was 1900. The more muscle you gain you may need to increase calories. It is important to use correct activity level and if bf is under 30% use the Katch McArdle formula.
  • jenniekw
    jenniekw Posts: 104
    Gotcha. Thanks for the Info.

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