Help please?

ilovestripeysocks
ilovestripeysocks Posts: 7
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi :)

I am trying to work out how many calories to eat, and Im confused by all the BMR and TDEE numbers!

My BMR is 1978
My TDEE is 2722

For the last 2 weeks i have been averaging at 2000 cals daily - should I up ths or carry on? Or even lower it? Im confused.

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  • sweetpeas2000
    sweetpeas2000 Posts: 42 Member
    Most people on here would suggest staying between those 2 numbers. I think 2000cals/day is acceptable. However, my fitness pal would probably suggest a lower number for your calorie intake. What I would do: If you stick with your 2000 cal diet, do not eat back your calories when exercising. If you stick with MFP's recommendation, then eat back your burned calories.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    How much do you have to lose?

    I wouldn't eat less than a 20% deficit--2177 calories in your case.
  • ilovestripeysocks
    ilovestripeysocks Posts: 7
    Thanks for the replies. Have a LOT of weight to lose. Probably at least 140 lbs. My only exercise is walking (I dont drive so walk everywhere).

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