@senni I am old. Mine seems to be about 1450. After doing the housework and getting the children outside every day. I don't think my joints can take any more exercise.
If a 2000 calorie person can cut 25%. And lose at a healthy rate. It seems perfectly reasonable that I should be able to cut 25% as well. While still meeting macros and micros.
hence 1200 (or less). but I think if you are young and can tolerate more exercise, having a higher calorie limit seems reasonable.
Long story short, I eat at my goal weight x12 (which is more than enough calories for me), focus on hitting my protein goal, and do strength training. I hope to ultimately put on put on muscle so my TDEE can be even higher.
@senni I fluctuate between 2300-2600 depending on what physical exercise I’m focused on at the time. Edit. 26F 125lbs desk job with moderate to high activity
More people should track in a tdee spreadsheet calculator. Way too many people here are convinced their tdee is 1200 and that’s just not likely.
@senni My stats are very similar! I’m 4’11 and my TDEE is about 2000-2200. I lift weights, walk, and do yoga. My full time job is a desk job, my part time job (usually just one day a week) is active.
@senni Wow this gives me hope that I can eat more than 1200kcal. I'm also 4'11 and tbh, I don't count calories as it is scary. I'm not as active as you but I follow Caroline Girvan's prog and I have a very active job. I will start counting and if I can even eat 1800, I'll be a happy girl
