BMR is 2400 sooooooo

msjackie30
msjackie30 Posts: 38 Member
in Food and Nutrition
According to the calculations I need to subtract 500 calories to be a weight loss level. So that would put me at taking in 1900 calories a day which seems a lot to me. If I am trying to lose weight but gain muscle definition is this possible?? I never taken in that many calories before and still have lost weight in the past, is this right??

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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    You can't gain muscle on a deficit. You'll gain definition as you lose fat though.

    And you're confused between BMR (the amount of calories your body needs if you're in a coma) and TDEE (which is BMR plus whatever calories you burn when moving).

    That being said, 1900 is a good number if you have 50+ lbs to lose and are at least a bit active.
  • msjackie30
    msjackie30 Posts: 38 Member
    I think I was wrong I used the Harris Benedicit Equation and according to my activity level i need 2400 to maintain and subtract the 500 for weight loss level.
  • mperrott2205
    mperrott2205 Posts: 737 Member
    You can't gain muscle on a deficit. You'll gain definition as you lose fat though.

    And you're confused between BMR (the amount of calories your body needs if you're in a coma) and TDEE (which is BMR plus whatever calories you burn when moving).

    That being said, 1900 is a good number if you have 50+ lbs to lose and are at least a bit active.

    This. Thread closed.
  • Shateyn
    Shateyn Posts: 71
    You can't gain muscle on a deficit. You'll gain definition as you lose fat though.

    And you're confused between BMR (the amount of calories your body needs if you're in a coma) and TDEE (which is BMR plus whatever calories you burn when moving).

    That being said, 1900 is a good number if you have 50+ lbs to lose and are at least a bit active.

    This. Thread closed.
  • jfrankic
    jfrankic Posts: 747 Member
    You can't gain muscle on a deficit. You'll gain definition as you lose fat though.

    And you're confused between BMR (the amount of calories your body needs if you're in a coma) and TDEE (which is BMR plus whatever calories you burn when moving).

    That being said, 1900 is a good number if you have 50+ lbs to lose and are at least a bit active.

    Correct. Muscle definition is attained through lowering your body fat %. Lift heavy to help maintain the muscle you have now so you will look better during the fat loss process and when you are at your goal. If your TDEE is ~2400, then 1900 would be a great calorie goal (do NOT eat back exercise calories).
  • msjackie30
    msjackie30 Posts: 38 Member
    Thank you sir I already left heavy. Why do those previous threads say that it is closed? I am new on here not sure if I am missing something.
  • mperrott2205
    mperrott2205 Posts: 737 Member
    Thank you sir I already left heavy. Why do those previous threads say that it is closed? I am new on here not sure if I am missing something.

    I'm stating that your question has been answered. 1900 calories sounds like a reasonable amount of calories for you to cut if you are lifting. Also, as he mentioned - This sounds more like your TDEE (Total daily energy expenditure). This is the amount of calories your body burns just from doing your daily activity. Your BMR however is the amount of calories you would burn if you was completely sedentary i.e. a coma.

    Might I suggest you also follow a reasonable macro (macro nutrient) split of 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fats. Of course it's calories in vs calories out but this gives you a good guideline to follow for the sort of foods you can fit into your diet.

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