How accurate is myfitnesspal?

[chigz32]

I've been using MFP but I don't know if it uses TDEE or BMR. When I change my activity level, the calories don't change either.

Incidentally, which of TDEE or BMR should I be using when on a body recomp?

[ACE0809]

Don't use MFP to calulate you calories. Calculate your calories and macros yourself wait a week or 2 and adjust accordingly. MFP had my calories much lower than I calculated my calories out to.

[peshaw15]

I just use it to keep track of my macros so I don't have to try to remember everything I ate. Do not follow their numbers at all and have not updated my information on it in like 6 months...

[whitefire98]

I just use it to keep track of my macros so I don't have to try to remember everything I ate. Do not follow their numbers at all and have not updated my information on it in like 6 months...

This. I use it as a calorie tracker only.

[TomLambert]

This. I use it as a calorie tracker only.

Thirded.

[inautica]

I just use it to keep track of my macros so I don't have to try to remember everything I ate. Do not follow their numbers at all and have not updated my information on it in like 6 months...

Same here.

[ConKrete]

Thirded.

4rd. Just use it to count calories and to make sure I get enough protein daily

[fat2fit4real]

4rd. Just use it to count calories and to make sure I get enough protein daily

yep. Great to have something tracking my calories/protein/fat/carbs for me instead of having to write it down and carry it around or memorize it or something else. The "weight loss" advice it gives probably isn't the most accurate since my calories/exercise are about 95-99% correct every day and it's been telling me I was going to weigh ~130lbs in 5 weeks since December and my weight has been from 152-155 the whole time.

[chigz32]

Cheers guys-

So if I'm cutting/bulking, should I use BMR or TDEE?