TDEE - What is it and why you should not eat below your BMR
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Okay I'm trying to figure out what I should be eating. I use the TDEE calculator which figured mine TDEE =2855 and my BMR=1660.75 and my exercise is 5-6 times per week very active. So I need to eat around 1700 or more rather than the 1540 goal I currently have.????
Jassy I'm s sorry I think I missed sending you the info based on the info you inboxed me. I will recheck those calcs tomorrow and send. If you don't here from me by noon inbox me.0 -
Okay I'm trying to figure out what I should be eating. I use the TDEE calculator which figured mine TDEE =2855 and my BMR=1660.75 and my exercise is 5-6 times per week very active. So I need to eat around 1700 or more rather than the 1540 goal I currently have.????
Well you are supposed to subtract 15% from TDEE and eat that on nonworkout days. That is a lot of eating...I would rather back up a bit off cardio and switch over to more lifting. Less cals to eat...0 -
Great information, thanks! I'm going to have to re-read this when I have less noise around me!0
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Select your height:
5 feet 5 inches
Input your age: 35
How Active are You? mod. activr
Individual Weights:
Hamwi Based Calculations: 112 pounds for a small frame, 125 pounds for a medium frame, and 137 pounds for a large frame.
Robinson Based Calculation: 126 pounds.
Miller Based Calculation: 132 pounds.
BMI Based Calculation: 138 pounds.
Average Weights:
AVERAGE OF ALL CALCULATIONS ABOVE: 128 POUNDS.
NORMAL RANGE BASED ON THE AVERAGE: 115 - 141 POUNDS.
RANGE BASED STRICTLY ON BMI: 111 - 149 POUNDS.
Caloric Need:
Estimated Base BMR: 1352 Calories.
Estimated TDEE: 2096 Calories.
Estimated Daily Caloric Need For Weight Loss: 1596 Calories
Ok so now I am confused. so do I eat 1596 when I dont lift?? Fitness frog gave me 2337 for my TDEE..
Help Please
A safe cut is 15% subtracted from your TDEE...when you lift weights you should add 200 cals to the cut amount. If you do cardio you should make sure to eat back at least net of bmr.
thanks a bunch ANewLucia, so it would be 1986, wow that is a ton.... guess ill have that treat tonight.. i am still trying to get to 1800 on a reg. basis so Ill just take it slow.
Hun 1800 is a good start..you will loose...just when u plateau it is time to bump. Up....I plateaued and wated 3wks...tried bumpin 2 wks ago but wasn't ready to eat more yet. Well this week I am so I just went up to 1950...still under TDEE though
Great I will stick with the 1800, a ton of food for that 1800. thanks for all your help!!0 -
Thank you SO much for this!! It really helps!! You look amazing!! Keep up the hard work and keep the tips coming!
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Okay I'm glad I joined this group now. I've been frustrated but I feel like things will start changing for me and I'm ordering that book ASAP.
I have a question
I'm away and school and being atuck in a meal plan I don't really have much to contribute with what we're served on a daily basis so is purchasing protein powder and juat mixing my own shakes after workouts enough for protein count.
I need help my TDEE is 3099 and my BMR is 1798.1 where do I go from here??0 -
Hallelujah! FINALLY found somewhere to explain the BMR/TDEE...and hopefully answer a couple questions from someone completely new to these numbers.
Can't wait to read through it all!0 -
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OMG thank you! So glad I found this group. I need a breakthrough to get rid of my last 10 pounds. I'm starting tomorrow!!
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I see in the book Look Like A Goddess (THAT's the part I like to remember!) the 40,30, 30 distribution is recommended. I've been working with 40 (carbs), 40 (pros) and 20 (fat) for about three weeks now (I started with the MFP recs in Jan), thinking I could force my body into tapping into its fat "reserves." it is a real challenge (and I eat relatively clean) to keep the fats at 20%. Up until recently most of my workouts have been cardio, ranging from 40-60 minutes 3-4 x's weekly on either the elliptical trainer or treadmill. I added weights and now with the book, I have a program to follow.
I see Lucia follow the 40,30, 30 distribution. What distribution do you follow? Have you experiemented with other distributions?0 -
I have done the calculations and this is the result:
BMR- 1263
TDEE- 1727
TDEE-15%-- 1467
I have been eating 1200 (or under) since Jan 30 and have only lost 2lbs. I am working out (cardio and calisthenics?) 3-5 days a week.
I have always believed in calories in- calories out. And quite frankly, my cardio only burns about 100-150 calories. I never 'eat back' my exercise. Since starting to work out, I do feel better. But increasing my caloric intake scares me to death. (Yes, I have some food issues)
Do you suggest just jumping into eating the calories or slowly adding them into your diet? And does the same science apply if I eat 30-40-30 (I am hypoglycemic and feel better with more protein)?
Thanks in advance for your direction and I will look for the book you mentioned.0 -
I have done the calculations and this is the result:
BMR- 1263
TDEE- 1727
TDEE-15%-- 1467
I have been eating 1200 (or under) since Jan 30 and have only lost 2lbs. I am working out (cardio and calisthenics?) 3-5 days a week.
I have always believed in calories in- calories out. And quite frankly, my cardio only burns about 100-150 calories. I never 'eat back' my exercise. Since starting to work out, I do feel better. But increasing my caloric intake scares me to death. (Yes, I have some food issues)
Do you suggest just jumping into eating the calories or slowly adding them into your diet? And does the same science apply if I eat 30-40-30 (I am hypoglycemic and feel better with more protein)?
Thanks in advance for your direction and I will look for the book you mentioned.
Me personally, knowing what I know now, I would just jump in and up the cals, but I can understand your concern/hesitation. I would say, if nothing else at least go up to 1350 to get over your BMR and then to eat back every bit of your exercise calories. But if you can, just go for that cut number, your body sure will thank you for it.
Regarding the science behind, I believe eating a little less carbs and more protein is fine.0 -
I see in the book Look Like A Goddess (THAT's the part I like to remember!) the 40,30, 30 distribution is recommended. I've been working with 40 (carbs), 40 (pros) and 20 (fat) for about three weeks now (I started with the MFP recs in Jan), thinking I could force my body into tapping into its fat "reserves." it is a real challenge (and I eat relatively clean) to keep the fats at 20%. Up until recently most of my workouts have been cardio, ranging from 40-60 minutes 3-4 x's weekly on either the elliptical trainer or treadmill. I added weights and now with the book, I have a program to follow.
I see Lucia follow the 40,30, 30 distribution. What distribution do you follow? Have you experiemented with other distributions?
The thing is good fats are healthy for you...I work to make sure to eat up all my fats... and I can honestly tell you my bodyfat is steadily decreasing. I just measured my waist this morning and I have lost another .5in. So that is a total of 1.5in over the last 3 mos.0 -
Thanks Lucia! I'm going to try to increase my calories and I did find the book at my Barnes & Noble.
Btw- my doc told me the other day that 1200 is exactly where I should be to maintain my weight (when I told her I was trying to lose and not seeing any results). She said, and I quote:
"You weigh about 120 pounds, so yes. 120 times 10 is 1200. That is how you determine how many calories you need to maintain your weight for anyone. You're not going to be able to lose weight anymore, thats just part of getting older."
After 18 yrs with her, I'm looking for a new doctor.0 -
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Thanks Lucia! I'm going to try to increase my calories and I did find the book at my Barnes & Noble.
Btw- my doc told me the other day that 1200 is exactly where I should be to maintain my weight (when I told her I was trying to lose and not seeing any results). She said, and I quote:
"You weigh about 120 pounds, so yes. 120 times 10 is 1200. That is how you determine how many calories you need to maintain your weight for anyone. You're not going to be able to lose weight anymore, thats just part of getting older."
After 18 yrs with her, I'm looking for a new doctor.
Oh wow someone told me that same thing this morning....that just sounds too generic...doesn't take anything into acct.0 -
I *so* want to understand this, but I'm confused.
I used the formula that Lucia posted at the beginning of the thread. If I didn't goof it up, my RMR is 1,589.2
I'm 6' tall, 47 yrs. old, and weigh 190. I exercise 5-6/week and burn approx. 560/day. I had actually hoped to up my cals, and rest 2 days instead of just 1, but I"m afraid I'll go back the other way.
MFP allows me 1700 cals/day. Have I been eating too much if my RMR is essentially 1580?
I went to Fitness Frog and it had my BMR at 1,588 so I think my calculations must be okay.
FF had my TDEE @ 2,461 (which includes all those exercise calories,) right?
I promise I'm not normally a moron, but this whole concept, lingo, whatever has me baffled.0 -
hi there..
so i just did the calculations for myself and was shocked at how high it was!! so then i tested it with your info and again - wow, much higher!!
maybe someone can take a look at both of them and tell me what they think?
Me: (Lisa)
weight in kg - 98 height in cm - 158 age 43 work out 2-3 times a week in a fitness class so moderate.
655 + (9.6x98) + (1.8x158) - (4.7 x 43)
so.
655 + 940.8 + 284 +202 = 1678 RMR
x 1.55 (moderate activity) = 2601calories
+10% (260) for calorie burn eating = 2861
-15% to lose weight = (429) = 2432
So, my daily calories would be 2434 on a regular day. Which really, has me shocked.
Let's look at Lori:
weight in kg -86 height in cm - 910 age 47 work out 2-3 times a week in a fitness class so moderate.
655 + (9.6x86) + (1.8x910) - (4.7 x 47)
so.
655 + 825 + 910 +319 = 2071 RMR
x 1.725 (very active) = 3572 calories
+10% (357) for calorie burn eating = 3929 calories
-15% to lose weight = ( 589 ) = 3340 minimum calories a day to eat??
Help! What am i doing wrong?? Or..could those numbers be right?
Thank you thank you.
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Like Lisa, I also figured out my TDEE which is 2382 after adding the 10%. After I subtract the 15% my calorie intake should be 2024. I do work out 5-6 times per week, have recently cut down my huge cardio calorie burns and continure with my weight training that I have been doing for about a year and a half. I usually burn around 350-500 cals a workout session. Even on my 500 cal days, if I subtract that from my calory goal 2024-500=1524 I am above my BMR which is 1398. So if I understand correctly, on work out days I should only eat 2024 (which makes my net calories intake 1524), and on rest days also eat 2024?
It is only when your calorie deficit drops below your BMR that you should add on that extra amount of calories to your overall calorie goal, so that your net calorie intake equals or is higher than my BMR.
My other question...how does MFP fit into this equation. Should I custom set my calories counter so that my goal is 2024 and I will always have my work out calories "left over" and be under my goal; or should I set it for a .5# of weight loss a week and make sure that at the end of the day my "net" calorie intake equals 2024. (Or am I basically saying the same thing?)
Please if anyone can shed some light!!
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So I Figured out my TDEE(Total Daily Energy Expenditure) - Calories you burn in a day or also considered to maintain you're weight .......... AND BMR(Basal Metabolic Rate)- Calories burned at rest by Harris Benedict Formula:
BMR = 655 + (4.35 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)
MY BMR= 1600
MY TDEE= 2480
For my body to do basic functions it needs AT LEAST 1600 calories a day. To lose weight you would create a deficit from you're TDEE.
My plan is to eat 1800 cal/day for now and see how that works Plus some exercise cals back. I ate 1450 last week and gained .2 lbs. I'm thinking I need to up then because I'm not even eating my BMR but so many people eat only 1200 and a little above it is hard to get the concept that this is okay! Are my calculations correct or should I use MFP?
MFP says my TDEE is 2120 and I will only lose 0.6 lbs eating 1800 cals/day
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I know I posted on here before but I was using a site that did it for me. I actually calculated it out this time
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I *so* want to understand this, but I'm confused.
I used the formula that Lucia posted at the beginning of the thread. If I didn't goof it up, my RMR is 1,589.2
I'm 6' tall, 47 yrs. old, and weigh 190. I exercise 5-6/week and burn approx. 560/day. I had actually hoped to up my cals, and rest 2 days instead of just 1, but I"m afraid I'll go back the other way.
MFP allows me 1700 cals/day. Have I been eating too much if my RMR is essentially 1580?
I went to Fitness Frog and it had my BMR at 1,588 so I think my calculations must be okay.
FF had my TDEE @ 2,461 (which includes all those exercise calories,) right?
I promise I'm not normally a moron, but this whole concept, lingo, whatever has me baffled.
Ok so you need to subtract 15% from tdee which is your cut cals...your nonworkoutday cals.
I suggest start lifting weight 3 days and add 200 to your nonworkout cals. On your 2 days cardio then need to Net at least your BMR...calc above.
Think of it like this if you burn 600 and let's say Nonwkout cals is 2000, then your net is 1400. So you need to eat at least enough to get u over BMR.0 -
So I Figured out my TDEE(Total Daily Energy Expenditure) - Calories you burn in a day or also considered to maintain you're weight .......... AND BMR(Basal Metabolic Rate)- Calories burned at rest by Harris Benedict Formula:
BMR = 655 + (4.35 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)
MY BMR= 1600
MY TDEE= 2480
For my body to do basic functions it needs AT LEAST 1600 calories a day. To lose weight you would create a deficit from you're TDEE.
My plan is to eat 1800 cal/day for now and see how that works Plus some exercise cals back. I ate 1450 last week and gained .2 lbs. I'm thinking I need to up then because I'm not even eating my BMR but so many people eat only 1200 and a little above it is hard to get the concept that this is okay! Are my calculations correct or should I use MFP?
MFP says my TDEE is 2120 and I will only lose 0.6 lbs eating 1800 cals/day
Thanks !!!
No use the 15% off tdee. Trust me this will give you fuel to workout, retain more muscle, have more energy. And loose fat. Starving o be skinny fat isn't good either. This will reset your metab to burn efficiently. Trus me it works!0 -
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Like Lisa, I also figured out my TDEE which is 2382 after adding the 10%. After I subtract the 15% my calorie intake should be 2024. I do work out 5-6 times per week, have recently cut down my huge cardio calorie burns and continure with my weight training that I have been doing for about a year and a half. I usually burn around 350-500 cals a workout session. Even on my 500 cal days, if I subtract that from my calory goal 2024-500=1524 I am above my BMR which is 1398. So if I understand correctly, on work out days I should only eat 2024 (which makes my net calories intake 1524), and on rest days also eat 2024?
It is only when your calorie deficit drops below your BMR that you should add on that extra amount of calories to your overall calorie goal, so that your net calorie intake equals or is higher than my BMR.
My other question...how does MFP fit into this equation. Should I custom set my calories counter so that my goal is 2024 and I will always have my work out calories "left over" and be under my goal; or should I set it for a .5# of weight loss a week and make sure that at the end of the day my "net" calorie intake equals 2024. (Or am I basically saying the same thing?)
Please if anyone can shed some light!!
Tracy
Yes set mfp goals to your 2024 cut val. Just ignore what it will tell you your loss will be.
On workout days at least net BMR but eat up to you cut val if you can...I say net bmr bec you should never eat less than what your body needs to function. For me it is hard to eat back cals more than net bmr so I make that my min, but again if you can eat back up to your cut great!0 -
hi there..
so i just did the calculations for myself and was shocked at how high it was!! so then i tested it with your info and again - wow, much higher!!
maybe someone can take a look at both of them and tell me what they think?
Me: (Lisa)
weight in kg - 98 height in cm - 158 age 43 work out 2-3 times a week in a fitness class so moderate.
655 + (9.6x98) + (1.8x158) - (4.7 x 43)
so.
655 + 940.8 + 284 +202 = 1678 RMR
x 1.55 (moderate activity) = 2601calories
+10% (260) for calorie burn eating = 2861
-15% to lose weight = (429) = 2432
So, my daily calories would be 2434 on a regular day. Which really, has me shocked.
Let's look at Lori:
weight in kg -86 height in cm - 910 age 47 work out 2-3 times a week in a fitness class so moderate.
655 + (9.6x86) + (1.8x910) - (4.7 x 47)
so.
655 + 825 + 910 +319 = 2071 RMR
x 1.725 (very active) = 3572 calories
+10% (357) for calorie burn eating = 3929 calories
-15% to lose weight = ( 589 ) = 3340 minimum calories a day to eat??
Help! What am i doing wrong?? Or..could those numbers be right?
Thank you thank you.
Lisa
I lift heavy weights 3x a wk, zumba 2x and I used activity 1.55. For exercise mentioned in first scenario I would have used a lower activity level and 1.55 for 2nd.
There are other sites that will do cals for you as well. Ut bottom line based on age, wgt, hgt, activity ur body needs fuel a place to start with a cut is 15% to not shock the bodk with too steep a deficit. Try it for 4 wks with other suggestions on macro detting 6 meals etc. You may gain at first but it will start to go back down. Or you can start with 1800, eat back all wkout cals then when wgt loss plateaus then bump up 100, etc.0
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