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Thanks!

This just makes too much sense!
It really clears up a lot of the misinformation that is slung around here sometimes!
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I'm sure you both have answered this question many times...so sorry!

For my situation, would you recommend the MFP route or the TDEE -% route? I know that there are advantages and disadvantages to both.

22 years old
Female
250 lbs
5'6.5

I work a desk job but try to strength train 3 times a week for about 20-30 minutes. I also hike for about an hour and a half a week religiously.

If you input the information accurately (well, as accurately as possible), they should end up more or less the same, just looking at it from different angles.

Personally, I prefer the TDEE - x% route if your exercise is consistent as it makes planning easier.

However, the best route is looking at your actual results, assuming you have logged accurately and your activity has been relatively consistent.

Thanks! Should I care that MFP is suggesting I eat about 300 cals below BMR?

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Great topic! Thanks Sara!

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Ok, I'm trying to figure this whole thing out. Can someone check my Diary and see if I've set my macros up properly?

In order for anyone to do that we would need to know your stats and a description of your activity since these are variables used in determining your calorie and macronutrient levels.

Ok, I'm trying to figure this whole thing out. Can someone check my Diary and see if I've set my macros up properly?

In order for anyone to do that we would need to know your stats and a description of your activity since these are variables used in determining your calorie and macronutrient levels.

28yr old female
CW 229lb
Height 5'9"

I work a sedetary job for 8-9 hours a day, I also live on a farm so spend about 1 hour a day doing manual labor, shoveling, hauling hat, water etc. I also ride 2-3 days a week and walk 3 miles on the days I don't ride.

Does that give enough information?

It might help to read this thread.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/910257-the-new-and-improved-asking-questions-about-your-intake

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ugh i am so confused lol.
i used the website you said to get my TDEE and then took 20% off that for my daily calorie intake and i'm left with 1735 and that's without ANY exercise. that's just my general (very light/light) day to day stuff. surely i can't eat that much without ANY exercise and lose weight? sorry if i'm being thick just so confused.

Why confused, what has been your experience with calorie levels to you know that you have an informed opinion?

Ever log some common days when you used to eat without exercise, before you began a diet, and were even aware of calorie levels?

If the only calorie level you've ever seen was 1200 minimum for sedentary woman, then sure 1700 sounds high.

But if you logged what you use to eat and found you were eating 2500 or more on regular basis, than 1700 is nothing. And exercising now compared to perhaps none then.