Dazed & Confused

Jerry863 · March 2013

Hey there everyone,

I'm fairly new to this whole dieting thing, as I read a lot of your threads I keep seeing alot of different Acronyms and terms thrown around. When I signup with MFP in January (2013) my Dail Goal of Calorie intake was at 2040, (normal daily activity is 2440) after losing 10 lbs, it was changed to 1980. This is where some of you are losing me (btw...my diary is opened) most days I come in any where from 1500-1700 after exercising. I walk on a treadmill 3-4 times aweek for about 30-35 minutes, I coach Tball and Baseball 2-6 times aweek. Does this mean I am in "Stravation Mode"? Am I burning fat or muscle? Am I supposed to eat upto (or more than) my Daily goal of 1980 and not eat back any calories I burn off during my activities?

And what is this "TDEE" I keep seeing? What is "Skinny Fat"? My SW was 227 (in January) my CW is 210, GW is 185, am I on the right track? Do I need to change things up and try something else? Any advice or constructive critcism is welcomed and appreciated.

Thank you.

BflSaberfan · March 2013

Hey there everyone,

I'm fairly new to this whole dieting thing, as I read a lot of your threads I keep seeing alot of different Acronyms and terms thrown around. When I signup with MFP in January (2013) my Dail Goal of Calorie intake was at 2040, (normal daily activity is 2440) after losing 10 lbs, it was changed to 1980. This is where some of you are losing me (btw...my diary is opened) most days I come in any where from 1500-1700 after exercising. I walk on a treadmill 3-4 times aweek for about 30-35 minutes, I coach Tball and Baseball 2-6 times aweek. Does this mean I am in "Stravation Mode"? Am I burning fat or muscle? Am I supposed to eat upto (or more than) my Daily goal of 1980 and not eat back any calories I burn off during my activities?

And what is this "TDEE" I keep seeing? What is "Skinny Fat"? My SW was 227 (in January) my CW is 210, GW is 185, am I on the right track? Do I need to change things up and try something else? Any advice or constructive critcism is welcomed and appreciated.

Thank you.

The TDEE calculations take into account your activity level (so you wouldn't eat your exercise calories back) I found my TDEE at scoobysworkshop.com

katedevall · March 2013

Hey there everyone,

I'm fairly new to this whole dieting thing, as I read a lot of your threads I keep seeing alot of different Acronyms and terms thrown around. When I signup with MFP in January (2013) my Dail Goal of Calorie intake was at 2040, (normal daily activity is 2440) after losing 10 lbs, it was changed to 1980. This is where some of you are losing me (btw...my diary is opened) most days I come in any where from 1500-1700 after exercising. I walk on a treadmill 3-4 times aweek for about 30-35 minutes, I coach Tball and Baseball 2-6 times aweek. Does this mean I am in "Stravation Mode"? Am I burning fat or muscle? Am I supposed to eat upto (or more than) my Daily goal of 1980 and not eat back any calories I burn off during my activities?

And what is this "TDEE" I keep seeing? What is "Skinny Fat"? My SW was 227 (in January) my CW is 210, GW is 185, am I on the right track? Do I need to change things up and try something else? Any advice or constructive critcism is welcomed and appreciated.

Thank you.

I would read this
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

It helped me to understand.

KarenJanine · March 2013

See here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680246-tdee-bmr-what-they-are-and-what-to-do-with-them

Daysednconfused · March 2013

I was going to give you the road map link as well, but as long as I'm here I must tell you that your topic caught my attention immediately.

Note my name.......

Good luck

Jerry863 · March 2013

Ok, now I am even more confused. I went to the Scoobysworkshop page and it calculate out for me that my BMR should be at 2076, My TDEE should be at 3219, MFP says my Daily Activity should be 2440, and my Daily Goal should be 1940. Who to believe? What should I be taking in? I sit at a desk for upto 8 hours a day, walk on a treadmill 3-4 times a week (for 30-35 min. a day), I coach two of my three kids (on in Tball, the other in Pitching Machine) 2 games a week for both, and 1-2 practices a week for both, plus if i get the chance I exercise with my wife at night 3-4 times a week for another 30-35 minutes.

__RANDY__ · March 2013

I'd say eat 2200/day, for a month and see what happens.

Cr01502 · March 2013

I'd say eat 2200/day exercise or not for a month and see what happens.

This.

And

"That's what I love about those highschool girls, man. I get older. They stay the same age."

2hobbit1 · March 2013

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

Read through the roadmap - it will help you to work out your activity level so you can find a more accurate TDEE so you can set your TDEE - 20% daily target. When you work the BMR calculations make sure you use your body fat % as it helps make it more accurate. Fat2fitradio.com has a page that shows several BF% calculators - take your measurements use them all and take the average. Then you can use that in your BMR and TDEE calculations. You can have a wide range if you are not adjusting for your lean body mass.
From your description of your current activity you are at least moderately active so you probably should look at that calorie range as your daily target. Remember that when you use the TDEE-20% method both your deficit and your exercise burn is factored into your daily number. It means you will net a little less on your workout days, but will have a little more on your recovery days to help with muscle recovery.

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