Nutrition question. need some help please.

[jputnamJR]

Reading many articles relating to nutritional breakdown of the 3 key components (Protein, Carbs & Fats).
I've been doing a great job of keeping my proteins, carbs & fats into a % breakdown.
My question is, am I over eating if my target is 2500 cals per day, but burn 400-800cal per day should I be eating more than the 2500 to make up for the 400-800 that I am burning?
The reason why I ask is many articles indicate that taking in 1g of protein per lb of body weight is the basic for formula intake. However, by having the additional 400-800 calories I am adding additional proteins, fat & or carbs to my diet which I am worried could be the reason the positive gains have diminished. Am I correct or am I just lost in the nutritional struggles many of us face.

Thanks for any and all assistance provided.

[Ferdi92]

Is 2500kcal your BMR or your TDEE? If it's your TDEE then no, you don't have to make up for those 400-800 calories. If it's your BMR than - I think -you should.