once and for all I just want to understand lol

andieb75 · April 2012

Eat back calories burned or no? BMI? BMR? TDEE? it has been confusing! but...I think I've got it now. I looked up my TDEE and then realized I need to eat more than 1240 calories a day like it says on here. although I am not sure why it recommends that for me. According to a site that I just went on, my TDEE was just over 2100 and my needed calorie intake for losing one lb a week is jsut over 1600. But MFP has me only intaking 1240 calories a day. Soooo what gives?? I'm 5'6 and 127 lbs. just looking to lose up to 10 lbs.

BrianSharpe · April 2012

Could it be that MFP is recommending 1240 net calories (ie eating back your exercise calories) which would make sense as your TDEE includes your exercise calories.

andieb75 · April 2012

I'm so sorry but I still don't get it. My alotted calories on here seem so low. I seriously need it spelled out. My stats- age 36. Height 5'6 127 lbs. moderately active (seditary job but workout 3-4 times a week.) my goal is 120lbs. PLEASE someone help me out.

Jen8np · April 2012

Sent u an invite to a group with tons of info that helped me to understand it all and here is some info from the group

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/512956-tdee-what-is-it-and-why-you-should-not-eat-below-your-bmr

once and for all I just want to understand lol

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