Eat More Weigh Less HELP

funkyspunky872
funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
First, I'm not here to start an argument. I'm not disputing if it works, if it's the right for everybody, or whatever.

I just want to know HOW to do it. I just joined the EM2WL group an have spent the past 30 minutes trying to find a topic that tells you what exactly to do and how to calculate your TDEE. Maybe I'm overlooking it, but I can't find anything. So...

I'd really appreciate it of somebody could take just a few minutes and explain how to get started. :flowerforyou:

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  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    go here, enter your details. it does it for you

    http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    Sedentary level TDEE is just your BMR x 1.2. This is an approximation of course.

    I recommend using a few different BMR calculators online and then getting an average.

    Then multiply it by 1.2

    This is a good starting point ballpark guess for your sedentary TDEE. Your real TDEE may be higher or lower but you won't be able to find that out without some experimentation.

    For steady weight loss, eat 15-20% below your TDEE.

    Hope that helps.
  • BrokenBarbiexoxo
    BrokenBarbiexoxo Posts: 91 Member
    doesn't explain the TDEE though, and I had someone do mine for me as I was confused also!

    edit: above post did explain TDEE
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    momofmyfivekids did a good 10 point basics list a few posts down in this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/656280-official-rules-of-em2lw


    Most EM2WL posts advise to use this site to calculate your TDEE / cut values:

    http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/
  • WEB3
    WEB3 Posts: 121 Member
    http://calorieline.com/tools/tdee

    this is a great site to get your answer.
  • BrokenBarbiexoxo
    BrokenBarbiexoxo Posts: 91 Member
    works out both

    http://thefitgirls.com/tdee-calculator.aspx
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    go here, enter your details. it does it for you

    http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

    sigh.......when it works out your BMR there is a link... directly underneath, which takes you to the next screen which does your TDEE for you.

    C'mon people.
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    Thanks everybody. :) Very helpful.

    I'm still a little confused though.. When I calculate my TDEE I should include my predicted exercise right? I'm doing the 30DS and then plan on moving to another program like Ripped in 30. I just feel more comfortable following an actual exercise program than making my own.
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    When I calculate my TDEE I should include my predicted exercise right? I

    yes
  • Maridar
    Maridar Posts: 164 Member
    you'll figure it out soon or someone will explain. As for me, I was confused about the concept of eating more and losing weight, too, but sort of understand now. You need to eat good foods, veggies, protein (fish, meat, eggs, etc.). In your profile you probably stated you current weight, goal weight, etc. and it gave you how many calories you need to consume to lose the unwanted weight in a certain period of time. So take that and start logging in what you eat every day lunch, breakfast, dinner, snacks, you will see the calories, etc. And people on MFP are so generous in sharing their knowledge and experience and inspiring photos:) I am glad I've discovered MFP.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Keep in mind, there are different ways to do this.

    One theory is that you simply eat at your goal weight TDEE. This will cause you to eventually just wind up there.

    The other is to cut 15-20% off your Current TDEE and then as you lose weight, you have to readjust again, and keep doing that as you lose.

    Both ways are totally valid.

    Also, keep in mind, that it's just an approximation. Your real TDEE could vary. So, it's trial and error.
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    Oof. I've tried just about every calculator suggested and they all say my TDEE is roughly 2600 calories.. So I should eat like 2000 a day. Good lord...

    Alright, alright. Let's give this a go. Thanks everybody!
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