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Most internet fitness types are snake oil salesmen. Now, Dr. Mike wants to sell stuff, too. But at least he isn't selling untrue crap.
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Yes, I agree. And I actually like using MFP set to light activity and a 1 lb per week weight loss. This comes out pretty close (plus or minus 10%) to my actual TDEE calculated the hard way and then adding a 500 kcal/day deficit. Yep, I understand that. Every person, of course, is different. The easiest/most effective way…
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FWIW I learned to not let MFP add my exercise calories. As Lietchi points out, TDEE = BMR + NEAT + EAT + TEF. What I've found is that, for me, setting MFP to light activity gives me the same TDEE (give or take 10%) as when I calculate those things the hard way (ie using the nutrition science algorithms). Rather than deal…
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At the beginning, you should focus on calories. As you progress, you can start working on getting your macros in shape. Science and practical experience tell us that 50% of your nutrition/diet/weight success comes from having your calories correct. If your goal is weight loss, then having your calories correct means being…
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While the MFP calorie calculator is ok, your best bet is to determine your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and your Total Daiky Energy Expenditure (TDEE). This tells you half of your equation, the Calories Out. If your Calories In is less, then you will lose weight. Simple and straightforward. However, that doesn’t mean it will…
