Deficit question

mohamedkt
mohamedkt Posts: 15
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been researching this for while but I haven't been able to find a clear answer. Which one do you consider when creating a deficit? Your BMR or TDEE? For example, given that my BMR theoretically is 2100 and my TDEE is 2600. Do I use 2100-(Calories eaten per day)=(Calories lost per day) or 2600-(Calories eaten per day)=(Calories lost per day)? Thank you.

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  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    You create your deficit from your TDEE. Many follow the idea of eating above your BMR and below TDEE.
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    BMR is your floor and TDEE is your ceiling. Eat more than your BMR and less than your TDEE.
  • mohamedkt
    mohamedkt Posts: 15
    Thank you all. I now have an idea of how where to start.

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