BMR v MFP

gward_1984
gward_1984 Posts: 13
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi guys,
I'm sure this has been asked a zillion times on here, but I'm a bit confused. I'm 6ft5 and 239lbs. My BMR is 2331 and my TDEE is 3205 and I'm looking to lose about 1lb a week.

So, my MFP has me at 2700 calories to maintain my current weight and to lose the lb a week I want, has me eating 2210. Which is below the BMR advised.

Any advice on what to follow? I do about half hours walking roughly per day so that would probably take me over my BMR anyway, but I don't want to be eating too much or too less.

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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    BMR is used when not exercise is done. so BMR -500= 1 lb per week.
    TDEE -500= 1 lb per week when you stay active.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    If your TDEE is 3200, you would eat 3200 to maintain, not 2700. You could lose a pound a week at 2700 or 2 lbs/week at 2200. Eating under your BMR isn't really an issue.
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Weight loss takes a whole lot of trial & error to find what works for you. And whatever calculator you used to get your BMR & TDEE is just an estimate. Follow your MFP default calorie goal for several weeks—eating back your exercise calories. Then reevaluate.

    The Sexypants post should be required reading: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    but on a true rest day, I think you cannot eat at TDEE.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Hi guys,
    I'm sure this has been asked a zillion times on here, but I'm a bit confused. I'm 6ft5 and 239lbs. My BMR is 2331 and my TDEE is 3205 and I'm looking to lose about 1lb a week.

    So, my MFP has me at 2700 calories to maintain my current weight and to lose the lb a week I want, has me eating 2210. Which is below the BMR advised.

    Any advice on what to follow? I do about half hours walking roughly per day so that would probably take me over my BMR anyway, but I don't want to be eating too much or too less.

    MFP follows NEAT. Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
    BMR+Daily Activity = NEAT
    NEAT - deficit = MFP Calorie Goal

    MFP is designed so that you eat your exercise calories back. Or at least some of them since MFP and exercise machines tend to overestimate calorie burns for most people.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    Hi guys,
    I'm sure this has been asked a zillion times on here, but I'm a bit confused. I'm 6ft5 and 239lbs. My BMR is 2331 and my TDEE is 3205 and I'm looking to lose about 1lb a week.

    So, my MFP has me at 2700 calories to maintain my current weight and to lose the lb a week I want, has me eating 2210. Which is below the BMR advised.

    Any advice on what to follow? I do about half hours walking roughly per day so that would probably take me over my BMR anyway, but I don't want to be eating too much or too less.

    MFP follows NEAT. Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
    BMR+Daily Activity = NEAT
    NEAT - deficit = MFP Calorie Goal

    MFP is designed so that you eat your exercise calories back. Or at least some of them since MFP and exercise machines tend to overestimate calorie burns for most people.
    I've never seen NEAT used in that way (BMR + Daily Activity). I've only seen it used to refer to what you're calling 'daily activity'. See fig. 1.
    http://www.mayoclinic.org/documents/mc5810-0307-pdf/doc-20079082

    Though I agree with your point. :smile:
  • gward_1984
    gward_1984 Posts: 13
    Wow so many quick responses already , thanks guys. The tdee method gives me 2558 cals a day. I think I'll go withthis and not eat my exercised calories back and see what happens. Does that sound about right?
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Yep. Just do that for several weeks, then reevaluate.
  • gward_1984
    gward_1984 Posts: 13
    Thanks editorgrrl, good luck with your weight loss

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