2166 calories works.

BusyRaeNOTBusty
BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
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So I've been tracking calories consistently for about 5 weeks. During this time I've consumed on average 2188 calories a day. I've lost 5.4 pounds (based on my lowest weight the first week, and my lowest weight last week, and I had already shed about 4lbs of water weight the week before that). That would mean my average TDEE is about 2688.

So 2166 calories works. FOR ME. I'm 5'9" and 158lbs and pretty active. My TDEE is not your TDEE. The same amount doesn't work for all people. Spend some time tracking calories. Figure it out. And I for one, like eating as much as possible while still being successful.

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  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
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    Excellent!
  • Chain_Ring
    Chain_Ring Posts: 753 Member
    " My TDEE is not your TDEE" <
    Why would it be? So confused.
  • Rays_Wife
    Rays_Wife Posts: 1,173 Member
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  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    " My TDEE is not your TDEE" <
    Why would it be? So confused.

    Everyone that does the 1200 calorie thing apparently has the same TDEE, right?
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    So 2166 calories works. FOR ME. I'm 5'9" and 158lbs and pretty active. My TDEE is not your TDEE. The same amount doesn't work for all people. Spend some time tracking calories. Figure it out. And I for one, like eating as much as possible while still being successful.

    I'm at ~2500 calories and nailing 2 pounds a week like clockwork. Of course, I also burn 1000 calories a day on 10km runs and/or 30km bike rides. :smile:

    There are many ways to go after weight loss, I *personally* much prefer the high-burn, lots-of-food approach.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    My TDEE is 1750 calories

    I hate you:angry::angry:
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    My TDEE is 1750 calories

    I hate you:angry::angry:

    You're also a little pocket person. You can fit in small spaces and stuff.
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    My TDEE is 1750 calories

    I hate you:angry::angry:

    You're also a little pocket person. You can fit in small spaces and stuff.

    Aren't those hobbits? Hobbits are the best! My TDEE is 1800.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    My TDEE is 1750 calories

    I hate you:angry::angry:

    You're also a little pocket person. You can fit in small spaces and stuff.

    Aren't those hobbits? Hobbits are the best! My TDEE is 1800.
    Fitting in small spaces is especially useful for air travel. :)
    I haven't found my TDEE yet - I've been eating 1800-2100 a day and still losing when I meant to be bulking. :grumble: I'll get it right eventually.
    Thank you, BusyLady. Love this thread. :drinker:
  • caseythirteen
    caseythirteen Posts: 956 Member
    I haven't found my TDEE yet - I've been eating 1800-2100 a day and still losing when I meant to be bulking.
    Which means it's even higher! Woo hoo! :drinker:
  • thatonegirlwiththestuff
    thatonegirlwiththestuff Posts: 1,171 Member
    You mean, you get to like, eat? :sad:
  • Bankman1989
    Bankman1989 Posts: 1,116 Member
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    That is LEGEND...WAIT FOR IT...DARY!!!
  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
    I'm glad you've found an amount that works for you. Everyone's is different your correct there. Mine is around 2600 so I'm happy eating 2000-2300 a day and lose slowly the last few pounds.
  • lucystacy71
    lucystacy71 Posts: 290 Member
    Mine seems to around 1500-1600, but I have a lot of other health issues.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    2188??? OMG, stop starving yourself!!! I maintain on 2700 and that's before any additional exercise calories. You should do it my way because it's the One True Way™ . (6' 170 pound male, so, uh, your results may vary.)

    But seriously, good job on finding a way that works for you without starting at the lowest possible calories.

    :drinker:
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    I haven't found my TDEE yet - I've been eating 1800-2100 a day and still losing when I meant to be bulking.
    Which means it's even higher! Woo hoo! :drinker:
    Yup! Finding out what it really is, is gonna be fun!
  • jfrankic
    jfrankic Posts: 747 Member
    At 5'7 3/4, 157 pounds, 34 year old female strength training 3x per week, low 20s BF%, my ............... (drumroll please)

    TDEE is about 2600-2700!!

    Yep, I'll keep mine, thank you very much!

    ETA: Currently recomping with high cals on training days, so I'm eating 3200+ on days I lift. :drinker:
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    My TDEE is 1750 calories

    I hate you:angry::angry:

    This. But 1800.
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    2600 has been working for me. while eating pizza every day. EVERY day. :drinker:

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  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    LOL in for laughing good job though
  • PhearlessPhreaks
    PhearlessPhreaks Posts: 890 Member


    There are many ways to go after weight loss, I *personally* much prefer the high-burn, lots-of-food approach.


    Me too! I like room for a snack or a treat; those who deprive themselves confound me. :smile:
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
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    also, this little hobbit is also jealous of your TDEE. :grumble:
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    That's awesome!!
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    My TDEE is 1750 calories

    I hate you:angry::angry:

    You're also a little pocket person. You can fit in small spaces and stuff.

    Aren't those hobbits? Hobbits are the best! My TDEE is 1800.

    Hobbits must have a high TDEE despite their small stature. They eat all the time and I haven't seen too many overweight hobbits.

    OP: Awesome post.
  • pusheen12
    pusheen12 Posts: 192 Member
    What does TDEE stand for? sorry, newbie
  • Rays_Wife
    Rays_Wife Posts: 1,173 Member
    What does TDEE stand for? sorry, newbie

    Total Daily Energy Expenditure ....aka the calories you need to maintain your weight. If you eat under your tdee, you lose weight.
  • nicole_louise7
    nicole_louise7 Posts: 20
    I checked scoobys online…according to that my BMR is 1645 and my TDEE 2262…so how many calories should I eat and should I eat my exercise calories back based on these numbers?
    I am 27 yrs old 178cm and 83kg…desk job, gym 3 times a week for 50 min with cardio and some weights.
  • gigglesinthesun
    gigglesinthesun Posts: 860 Member
    my tdee is about 1645 :cry:
  • ToxicTinkerbell
    ToxicTinkerbell Posts: 63 Member
    Haaaaaalleelujaaah! So what they say is really true?! Who knew!

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