محاسبه TDEE

TDEE calculators provide a solid estimate, typically within 10% of your actual expenditure. The biggest variable is accurately selecting your activity level. For best results, use the calculator as a starting point, then adjust based on real-world results over 2-3 weeks of tracking your weight.

For sustainable weight loss, eat 300-500 calories below your TDEE. This creates a deficit of about 0.5-1 pound (0.25-0.5 kg) of fat loss per week. Never eat below your BMR, and ensure adequate protein intake (0.7-1g per pound of body weight) to preserve muscle mass.

To build muscle, eat 200-500 calories above your TDEE (a caloric surplus). Combined with progressive resistance training and adequate protein (0.7-1g per pound of body weight), this supports muscle growth while minimizing fat gain. Beginners can start with a smaller surplus of 200-300 calories.

You can keep calories consistent daily or cycle them. Many people eat slightly fewer calories on rest days (at maintenance) and more on training days (at a surplus). The weekly average matters more than daily totals. Consistent eating is simpler and works well for most people.

Common reasons include underestimating food intake, overestimating activity level, water retention masking fat loss, or metabolic adaptation. Try tracking food more accurately, recalculating your TDEE with a lower activity level, and give it 2-3 more weeks. Weight loss is rarely linear.