Do no trust TDEE calculators.

[Kerbouci]

I had a big concern about my weight loss these days. it took me a very long time to figure out that 2100 Calories is my maintenance. I always thought it was something like 2800 Or 3100 based on apps and online TDEE calculators , but in fact they're really inaccurate that's why I advice everyone who wants to lose weight not to depend on those " digital" calculators. instead, get to know yourself.

it's just an advice

[dumbelfli]

Yep, in my opinion the best TDEE calculator is fasted weigh-ins the scale every week. Aim for 1-2 pounds a week and you are good.

[Retoaded]

thats pretty low! but I agree with the statement. count calories and observe results, and you'll know your TDEE for a fact!

[matman1813]

I had a big concern about my weight loss these days. it took me a very long time to figure out that 2100 Calories is my maintenance. I always thought it was something like 2800 Or 3100 based on apps and online TDEE calculators , but in fact they're really inaccurate that's why I advice everyone who wants to lose weight not to depend on those " digital" calculators. instead, get to know yourself.

it's just an advice

Good advice, they never claim to be accurate, but for some reason people assume they are. People come here saying they aren't losing weight in a deficit and when asked how they know they are in a deficit it's because an online calculator told them so. People need to realise that they aren't robots and their bodies don't work off a set of predetermined formulae. You learn your maintenance through trial and error.

[Powerkicker]

thats pretty low! but I agree with the statement. count calories and observe results, and you'll know your TDEE for a fact!

Agreed. Use the calculators (all of them averaged together is my preference) to get a baseline to start from. You have to then observe your results and adjust. I have been losing right at an average of a pound a week since mid summer. It does work.

[cnh57811]

Need to 100% honest with the calorie counting, too.

[Kerbouci]

Good advice, they never claim to be accurate, but for some reason people assume they are. People come here saying they aren't losing weight in a deficit and when asked how they know they are in a deficit it's because an online calculator told them so. People need to realise that they aren't robots and their bodies don't work off a set of predetermined formulae. You learn your maintenance through trial and error.

this is exactly what happened to me, I used be in a surplus. thinking I am in a deficit . I didn't lose a single pound. Until I started to eat less and less.

[Powerkicker]

Need to 100% honest with the calorie counting, too.

True. I have my scale right next to my seat and I eat my food in a certain set of bowls whose weight I know to be 13 ounces. Makes weighing easy.