BMR and TDEE?? Help!!!!

butterfli7o · April 2012

So I have been following MFP's guidelines and keeping it to 1,200 cals a day. Then I read the thread, very quickly, regarding BMR and TDEE and I'm totally confused. I know what they stand for, and I calculated my numbers, so now what do I do? What should I really keep my cals at?? I'm sure I could research it but I'm about to leave work, and don't really use the computer at home. So if someone could give me a quick explanation of what I need to do with these two numbers I'd appreciate it! I just don't have time right now to read every single post and all the info.

Thanks!! I'm just bummed because I thought MFP was keeping it nice and easy!

2April · April 2012

You want your net calories to be between these two numbers to lose weight without losing too much lean mass.

Drastiic · April 2012

After calculating your TDEE, subtract 20-35% if you want to lose weight.
You can aim for a target weight loss of 1% of your total weight per week on average.
Eat that amount for 3 weeks, then adjust accordingly.

More reading here:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/how-to-estimate-maintenance-caloric-intake.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/adjusting-the-diet.html
http://body-improvements.com/resources/eat/
http://www.shapefit.com/basal-metabolic-rate.html

butterfli7o · April 2012

Thank you!

scullyuk06 · April 2012

Bump!

BMR and TDEE?? Help!!!!

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