One simple question about TDEE

SamDanielleB
SamDanielleB Posts: 71 Member
edited January 21 in Health and Weight Loss
I've read numerous extremely helpful posts about TDEE, but one question is never answered.

When I calculate my TDEE and take off 20% for healthy weight loss, I end up with 1756. Now, if I set this as my new calorie goal, as opposed to the 1430 that MFP recommended, do I eat back exercise calories or not?

Essentially, would 1756 be my NET or my GROSS calories?

Thank you!

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  • greeneyes0809
    greeneyes0809 Posts: 422 Member
    The TDEE less 20% already accounts for your exercise, so you would not eat back exercise calories. Just don't log your exercise on here and eat 1756 calories.
  • SamDanielleB
    SamDanielleB Posts: 71 Member
    Perfect, thank you!
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