TDEE HELP

kashago2226 wrote: »

I'm assuming below that level.

That is correct.

kashago2226 wrote: »

I'm assuming below that level.

Yes and typically it's based on percentages. 20% being the max suggested...20% typically is about 1lb a week as long as you are not obese.

for example my current TDEE is 2k (winter time less active) so I am trying to lose a few extra pounds so I took off 10%=1/2lb a week..hence why my diary is at 1800 and I don't eat back exercise calories.

Later this summer because I am more active with cardio my TDEE will go up to 2400 and again I will adjust my intake to around 2200 to continue to lose and adjust again in Nov/Dec back down to what it is then.

kashago2226 wrote: »

Please explain it too me like I am some five year old. I get overwhelmed with numbers and easily stressed. I'm just looking too lose fat, make lean muscle gains, and lose those inches. The link I found on the pinned page for TDEE would not load for me.

In that case, don't overcomplicate it. Just (as accurately as you can) put your numbers and activity level into MFP and try to eat to those numbers. That said, the protein goal given by MFP is ridiculously low. I don't know your stats, but generally I'd advise eating 100 g or more of protein each day. Actually, I'd advise doing some math - but I don't want to overwhelm and stress you.

Get in some exercise (preferably some mix of cardio and strength) - pretty much whatever you like and will consistently do - and eat back at least half of those Calories you earn from exercise (MFP's Calorie burns often seem inflated - that's why I'm recommending half or so). See how you've done over the course of 4-6 weeks, and adjust, if necessary. If you've lost a bit more than you've expected - eat a little more. If you've lost a bit less than expected, eat a little less. The easiest way to adjust will probably be to eat back more or fewer of your earned Calories from exercise. If you've lost about what you've expected (assuming you are looking to lose 1 lb per week - if you've lost 5-8 lbs over 6 weeks) then don't change anything, as you're basically on track.

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