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WHAT IS TDEE?

TDEE (or Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is an estimate of the amount of energy- in the form of calories you burn each day. It's made up of four main components that determine how many calories you need to maintain, lose, or gain weight.:

  1. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): About 60-75% of TDEE.

    1. The calories your body needs at rest to maintain basic functions like breathing and digestion.

  2. Physical Activity: About 15-30% of TDEE.

    1. The calories burned through any movement, including exercise and daily activities like walking or cleaning.

  3. Thermic Effect of Food (TEF): About 5-10% of TDEE.

    1. The calories used to digest, absorb, and process the food you eat.

  4. Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT): About 5-15% of TDEE.

    1. The calories burned from non-exercise movements, such as fidgeting or standing.

WHY IT MATTERS

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is important because it represents the total number of calories your body burns in a day, taking into account your basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity, NEAT, and the thermic effect of food. Understanding your TDEE helps you manage your weight effectively:

  • Weight Management: Knowing your TDEE allows you to create a caloric deficit for weight loss or a surplus for weight gain.

  • Nutritional Planning: It aids in designing a balanced diet that meets your energy needs based on activity levels.

  • Performance Optimization: Athletes and active individuals can tailor their nutrition and training to enhance performance and recovery.

  • Health Monitoring: Tracking changes in TDEE can help you assess shifts in metabolism or activity levels over time.

HOW TO UTILIZE THIS FOR YOUR GOALS

  • Create a Caloric Deficit: To lose fat, consume fewer calories than your TDEE. A common recommendation is a deficit of 500 calories per day, which can lead to about 1 pound of fat loss per week.

    Macronutrient Distribution: Focus on a higher protein intake to preserve muscle mass while losing fat. Aim for around 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight and distribute the remain calories between fats and carbs in order to boost metabolic health and avoid the “skinny fat” look.

  • Create a Caloric Surplus: To gain muscle, consume more calories than your TDEE. A surplus of 250-500 calories is typically effective for lean muscle growth while minimizing fat gain

    Macronutrient Distribution: Prioritize protein (1.3 to 1.8 grams per pound of body weight) and include ample carbohydrates to fuel workouts and recovery. Play around with the ratios of carbohydrates and fats to see what you body feels best on.

  • Aim for Maintenance Calories: A recomposition entails building muscle and losing fat simultaneously while relatively maintaining the same overall mass. To recomposition, you want to eat around your TDEE or slightly above it on training days and slightly below on rest days.

    Balance Macronutrients: Focus on a high protein intake (around 1-1.8gram per pound of body weight), moderate carbohydrates, and healthy fats. This helps in gaining muscle while losing fat.