I used the calculator on one of the stickies on calorie counting and I’m just having some doubts on how accurate it actually is. I go to the gym for just over an hour 5 days out of the week and I just rest on the weekends. I’m 6”1 180lbs at 18 years old. My TDEE came out to be around 2750 on the calculator. I’m cutting so I’m trying to consume around 2000-2200 calories a day.
I was just wondering how accurate this estimation of my TDEE is and if I should consume even less calories on the weekend since I’m just resting those days.
Any advice on this is appreciated.
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Thread: Trouble with my TDEE
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06-30-2018, 12:44 AM #1
Trouble with my TDEE
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06-30-2018, 01:22 AM #2
They are all estimates. You have to take sometimes and feel out how it affects your body. Give it at least a couple weeks and if your weight doesn’t move then reduce it by about 100 kcals/week until it begins to move and then you will know that you’re definitely in a deficit.
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06-30-2018, 01:59 AM #3
Two things:
1. TDEE is a (gu)estimate. You adjust it on the go, but it gives you a good starting point.
2. You're 18, you should not be cutting mate. Your hormones are optimal for growth. Get on a lean-bulk.- Slow progress, is progress.
- Losing fat is a marathon, not a race.
- Take care of your body, you've only got one.
- Progressive overload + good form.
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06-30-2018, 05:47 AM #4
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06-30-2018, 10:24 AM #6
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06-30-2018, 10:38 AM #7
Danny,
Take some good advice. Anyone tho did spend some time cutting when they were younger (unless SEVERELY obese) will tell you they regret it.
If you don't have a lot of muscle to display, what are you cutting for? Looking like a skeleton?
Really, start your lean-bulk asap. You're young and in an ideal position to grow. Heed the advice given by me & others above.- Slow progress, is progress.
- Losing fat is a marathon, not a race.
- Take care of your body, you've only got one.
- Progressive overload + good form.
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