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A. TDEE includes an activity factor...which can be negligible or high. So it doesn't always include exercise. B. I don't see where I am advising the OP to eat 1050kcal. All I said was if the OP's TDEE (without exercise) was 2050kcal, then to lose 2lb/week, a deficit of 1000kcal is required. This can be achieved by eating…
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@DeborahD1971 yes you can! That's what I do. I calculated my TDEE, considering zero exercise and a sedentary lifestyle. And then, I aim to eat only that which I can burn off, so that my net intake is still at the deficit level I want. e.g. if 1200kcal gives u a deficit that you want, feel free to eat 1500kcal as long as…
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Awesome work, bro! Would love your advice on weight training. I am 1.83m, 220lb. I've lost 103lb in the last 11 months (diet + cardio). Aiming to lose another 20lb and tone up. Trying to decide when to start weight training i.e. whether I should wait till I hit my target weight or is it ok to switch out some or all of the…
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Calculate your TDEE. A daily deficit of 500kcal will help you lose a pound a week. So to lose 2 pounds a week, you need to keep a deficit of 1000kcal compared to your TDEE. I don't know your age and gender, but assuming you are a 30 y.o. male, with a sedentary lifestyle, your TDEE is around 2050 i.e. you need to have a net…
