OK, Got the BMR, TDEE, Cut, etc... now what?

acrego
acrego Posts: 84 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
BMR = 1319
Calories (based on BMR x 1.55, moderately active) = 2,044.45
TDEE = 2265
Cut = 1,925.25

So how many calories should I be eating? I was shooting for 1200 and not quite getting there, and everyone seems to agree that's not enough calories.

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  • littlebluej
    littlebluej Posts: 102 Member
    You should be eating your "cut". 15% (I think that's what you've calculated) is a good cut. 20% is supposed to be a faster cut but don't go under 20%. For only 10lbs, stick with the cut calories you've calculated. After you've lost 5lbs, recalculate. At goal, eat TDEE.

    Also I'm a little confused, as TDEE = BMR + Activity level...so why two different numbers?
  • dannyarguello
    dannyarguello Posts: 13
    Also I'm a little confused, as TDEE = BMR + Activity level...so why two different numbers?

    BMR+Activity level + 10% for digestion most likely
  • Lukazetta
    Lukazetta Posts: 427 Member
    BMR = 1319
    Calories (based on BMR x 1.55, moderately active) = 2,044.45
    TDEE = 2265
    Cut = 1,925.25

    So how many calories should I be eating? I was shooting for 1200 and not quite getting there, and everyone seems to agree that's not enough calories.

    80% of your TDEE is a safe call in my opinion. You really have to find the spot yourself where you're not losing too much muscle mass (strength at the gym) and still losing weight.
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