Accurately figuring out TDEE?

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purplishblue
purplishblue Posts: 135 Member
edited February 17 in Fitness and Exercise
Where it says 1-3 hours light exercise, 3-5 hours moderate exercise, etc, how do you know which one you are doing? What if you're doing less than 3, but it's moderate?

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  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    It's just an estimate. Be as accurate as you possibly can, then follow your new goal for a few weeks & reevaluate. (TDEE includes exercise, so do not eat back any exercise calories. That would be double dipping.)

    Weight loss takes a whole lot of trial & error to find what works for you. Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
    TDEE is an estimate.

    Pick one (light or moderate) and then carefully track your calorie and exercise on a consistent basis for six weeks. Re-evaluate the TDEE number and adjust the number accordingly. If you're consistent with your routine you can find a the right TDEE that fits your activity level.

    The calculators are simply a starting point.

    ETA: editorgrl apparently types faster than me :laugh:
  • purplishblue
    purplishblue Posts: 135 Member
    Thanks! :)
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Great minds think alike: It's all about the trial & error.
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