I'm a Calorie Counting Newbie with a few questions
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From what I've read on hear getting the TD, ect, is the most accurate/healthy way to lose weight. I want to make sure I've got this right.
Me:
Female
23 years old
214.2lbs
5'4"
So I used this site to come up with body fat % (not sure how accurate it is):
http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/
According to the site:
Lean Body Mass - 115.6lbs
Body Fat % - 46.1%
I then used this site to get my BMR:
http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/
I entered information to maintain my current weight and came up with:
Harris-Benedict Formula BMR : 1779
Katch-McArdle Forumla BMR: 1499
Sedentary: 2135
Lightly Active: 2446
Moderately Active: 2757
Very Active: 3069
Extremely Active: 3380
Then looked at this thread (not sure on accuracy of statements):
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/921403-yes-you-can-quick-start-guide-to-fat-loss
I discovered that all the numbers in the table above were using the Harris-Benedict Formula for the BMR and as such not taking into account BF%. I consider myself lightly active, so I took:
1499 * 1.375 = 2061
So my TDEE is either 2061 or 2446. To lose weight effectively I should eat 80% of one of these numbers, but I'm not sure which one I should go by.
If I go with 2446, I need to eat roughly 1956 (if I'm doing the math correctly).
If I go with 2061, I need to eat roughly 1648 (again if my math is correct).
So my questions come down to:
Is the body fat calculator very accurate or is it way off?
If its accurate, which TDEE should I use? Or should I go with somewhere in the middle?
Finally can someone check my math.
Me:
Female
23 years old
214.2lbs
5'4"
So I used this site to come up with body fat % (not sure how accurate it is):
http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/
According to the site:
Lean Body Mass - 115.6lbs
Body Fat % - 46.1%
I then used this site to get my BMR:
http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/
I entered information to maintain my current weight and came up with:
Harris-Benedict Formula BMR : 1779
Katch-McArdle Forumla BMR: 1499
Sedentary: 2135
Lightly Active: 2446
Moderately Active: 2757
Very Active: 3069
Extremely Active: 3380
Then looked at this thread (not sure on accuracy of statements):
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/921403-yes-you-can-quick-start-guide-to-fat-loss
I discovered that all the numbers in the table above were using the Harris-Benedict Formula for the BMR and as such not taking into account BF%. I consider myself lightly active, so I took:
1499 * 1.375 = 2061
So my TDEE is either 2061 or 2446. To lose weight effectively I should eat 80% of one of these numbers, but I'm not sure which one I should go by.
If I go with 2446, I need to eat roughly 1956 (if I'm doing the math correctly).
If I go with 2061, I need to eat roughly 1648 (again if my math is correct).
So my questions come down to:
Is the body fat calculator very accurate or is it way off?
If its accurate, which TDEE should I use? Or should I go with somewhere in the middle?
Finally can someone check my math.
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I used heybales spreadsheet. It does the math for you. Here is the link :
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amt7QBR9-c6MdGVTbGswLUUzUHNVVUlNSW9wZWloeUE#gid=14
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1st thing: THANK YOU for actually taking the time to do the calculations.. not just coming here and asking "What do I eat if I'm X and Y"
2nd: If you want, go for an average between the two. Stick with it for 6 to 8 weeks and adjust if necessary. The numbers look right to me.0 -
@pagoubupa ~ thanks for sharing that spreadsheet! :happy:0
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OK, reading all the post about: BMR, TDEE, Harris-Benedict formula, Katch-McArdle formulas are really confusing me!
I am 62, 5,7" 147lb female, workout 4-5 times a week, do cardio 4-5 times a week and use myfitnesspal as guidance. Have only lost 3 lbs in a month. I do have thyroid issues. myfitnesspal has me eating 1200 calls, need help PLEASE!!!
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PS The version of the spreadsheet that I shared earlier may have some errors. Please use this one instead :
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amt7QBR9-c6MdGVTbGswLUUzUHNVVUlNSW9wZWloeUE#gid=14
Sorry for the mix up and any problems.0 -
PS The version of the spreadsheet that I shared earlier may have some errors. Please use this one instead :
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amt7QBR9-c6MdGVTbGswLUUzUHNVVUlNSW9wZWloeUE#gid=14
Sorry for the mix up and any problems.
Thanks for the link. After entering my info into the spreadsheet, it looks as though my calculations were only off slightly. :happy: I think I'm going to use this spreadsheet to help me keep my calculations in check from here on out.
Thanks to everyone else for the replies. :happy:0 -
1st thing: THANK YOU for actually taking the time to do the calculations.. not just coming here and asking "What do I eat if I'm X and Y"
lol someone just chimed in with that0 -
PS The version of the spreadsheet that I shared earlier may have some errors. Please use this one instead :
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amt7QBR9-c6MdGVTbGswLUUzUHNVVUlNSW9wZWloeUE#gid=14
Sorry for the mix up and any problems.
that spread sheet is awesome sauce0 -
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