TDEE and Exercise

BarbaraCarr1981
BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
edited February 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Im unsure of how to calculate my TDEE because I don't know what I should enter for activity. I'm a mother of a 22 month old. When Im home Im always cleaning (laundry, vacuuming, picking up toys, dishes, sweeping, mopping, wiping) Currently im working in an office 5 days a week. I lift heavy 3 times a week doing Strong Lifts 5x5. What should i set my activity level at when calculating TDEE?
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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,864 Member
    Do you do any other exercise besides lifting? Maybe just start with "light active" or do some average of light and moderate. Remember, this is all estimation...just start somewhere and make adjustments as necessary. You're not going to dial it in from the word go...it'll take a little time and tweaking.
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    Lately no cardio. Starting badminton once a week next week. I play for an hour and a half off and on - someone has to sitout sometimes when there's not enough people. Sometimes i go for a walk or jog but i haven't in the last two weeks. Ive been focusing ALL on strong lifts and getting my normal everyday life stuff done.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    It's just an estimate to be used as a starting point. Make a reasonable guesstimate. If you are unsure, guess conservatively and see how things go for a month. If your expected results are way off from your actual results, then tweak things a bit and give it another shot.
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    Hmmmm, what to do, what to do......I wish i could just get it right the first time! wouldn`t that be nice!
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I'm pretty sure we've answered this question for you many, many times. Perhaps, OP, you should start actually doing the reading and work that has been suggested.

    "No man is completely useless. He can always serve as a bad example."

    Words to live by.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    You are moderately active. Just pick one. Do it for 4-6 weeks then adjust as needed. OR...

    Maybe look back into Beach Body. Aside from pretty interesting workouts, they do have some with food programs that maybe would suit better for you. Or maybe even Weight Watchers or Nutrisystem....they'll make it real easy for you.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    NO.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I'm pretty sure we've answered this question for you many, many times. Perhaps, OP, you should start actually doing the reading and work that has been suggested.

    "No man is completely useless. He can always serve as a bad example."

    Words to live by.

    ^This. If you'd look back at the many threads you've started..you'll find it's been answered a few times already.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
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    eta: your tdee is listed on your profile page. check there.:flowerforyou:
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    Choose lightly active, wait 4-6 weeks, and reassess. If you gain weight, adjust calories down. If you stay the same, adjust calories down. If you lose weight, yay.

    Then come back here and ask the same question again.
  • mantium999
    mantium999 Posts: 1,490 Member
    I'm pretty sure we've answered this question for you many, many times. Perhaps, OP, you should start actually doing the reading and work that has been suggested.

    "No man is completely useless. He can always serve as a bad example."

    Words to live by.

    ^This. If you'd looks back at the many threads you've started..you'll find it's been answered a few times already.

    Yup.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Lightly active. Stick to it for 4 weeks.

    Then come back and ask us again.


    ...at least you picked a lifting program.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    Choose lightly active, wait 4-6 weeks, and reassess. If you gain weight, adjust calories down. If you stay the same, adjust calories down. If you lose weight, yay.

    Then come back here and ask the same question again.

    Now I have tea coming out my nose.
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    Im unsure of how to calculate my TDEE because I don't know what I should enter for activity. I'm a mother of a 22 month old. When Im home Im always cleaning (laundry, vacuuming, picking up toys, dishes, sweeping, mopping, wiping) Currently im working in an office 5 days a week. I lift heavy 3 times a week doing Strong Lifts 5x5. What should i set my activity level at when calculating TDEE?

    You sound busy. Are you sure you should spend this much time on the internet?
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Im unsure of how to calculate my TDEE because I don't know what I should enter for activity. I'm a mother of a 22 month old. When Im home Im always cleaning (laundry, vacuuming, picking up toys, dishes, sweeping, mopping, wiping) Currently im working in an office 5 days a week. I lift heavy 3 times a week doing Strong Lifts 5x5. What should i set my activity level at when calculating TDEE?

    You sound busy. Are you sure you should spend this much time on the internet?

    See she is Sedentary
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
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  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    Oh yes i am sticking with something now for sure BUT i was looking for reassurance that my TDEE is set right in the first place and i was pondering this because i didn`t really know if now that work is slower and im sitting most of the time what i should pick for activity level.

    So I will take the advice and go with lightly active which gives a TDEE of 2028 and with a 10-15% deficit I shall eat 1700-1800cals. I like to have that range so i can hit calorie goal better.

    Don`t wanna waste anymore time doing something wrong. I still worry though - what if this deficit is not right for me, the only way i will know is trial and error and that freaking sucks!
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Don`t wanna waste anymore time doing something wrong. I still worry though - what if this deficit is not right for me, the only way i will know is trial and error and that freaking sucks!
    does that include internetting?
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    Oh yes i am sticking with something now for sure BUT i was looking for reassurance that my TDEE is set right in the first place and i was pondering this because i didn`t really know if now that work is slower and im sitting most of the time what i should pick for activity level.

    So I will take the advice and go with lightly active which gives a TDEE of 2028 and with a 10-15% deficit I shall eat 1700-1800cals. I like to have that range so i can hit calorie goal better.

    Don`t wanna waste anymore time doing something wrong. I still worry though - what if this deficit is not right for me, the only way i will know is trial and error and that freaking sucks!

    Just remember, we are always here to help. What has really worked for me was PM'ing all my questions to people on here who seem knowledgeable enough! I would do that if i were you, so many helpful people in this thread.

    Have to pick between vanilla or chocolate pudding? PM someone!
    Forget what my TDEE is because yesterday was a long time ago? PM someone!
    3 in the morning and can't sleep? PM someone!

    Better yet! Start a thread, and PM everyone the link so we can help you out!
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    It would likely be lightly active in terms of establishing an initial estimate. The only way to know your actual TDEE is to eat the maximum amount of calories that leads to relative homeostasis of body weight and composition for at least a month. After which, you can then implement the proper deficit according to your degree of adiposity.
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    OP is impervious to advice, hence the same questions get asked again and again. I thought her username sounded familiar so I dug this up:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/997920-front-bar-squats-question?page=2
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    OP is impervious to advice, hence the same questions get asked again and again. I thought her username sounded familiar so I dug this up:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/997920-front-bar-squats-question?page=2

    Um what does me asking about how to do front squats have to do with anything in this thread
  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
    Golly she's pretty.
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    Golly she's pretty.
    I know.........thx
  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
    Golly she's pretty.
    I know.........thx

    nom!
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    ooh ooh i GOT this...quit your job, hire a maid, and a nanny then set your activity to sedentary. then when you do your lifting wear a heart rate monitor and log those cals it shows you burned. then you'll know for sure.
  • BarbaraCarr1981
    BarbaraCarr1981 Posts: 903 Member
    ooh ooh i GOT this...quit your job, hire a maid, and a nanny then set your activity to sedentary. then when you do your lifting wear a heart rate monitor and log those cals it shows you burned. then you'll know for sure.

    Yep, you definately got it! Thanks!
  • SueSlick
    SueSlick Posts: 268 Member
    Oh just fill out the simple MFP form...they do the math for you!
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    ooh ooh i GOT this...quit your job, hire a maid, and a nanny then set your activity to sedentary. then when you do your lifting wear a heart rate monitor and log those cals it shows you burned. then you'll know for sure.

    MCD, are you being sarcastical or ironicity?
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    It's just an estimate to be used as a starting point. Make a reasonable guesstimate. If you are unsure, guess conservatively and see how things go for a month. If your expected results are way off from your actual results, then tweak things a bit and give it another shot.

    That's the answer you're looking for. Honest self-assessment, best guess, track and adjust.
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