TDEE Guides

Practical, sourced guides to help you understand your calorie needs and use your TDEE well. Every guide links back to the TDEE calculator so you can try the numbers yourself.

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TDEE Basics What TDEE is, averages by age, units
Formulas Mifflin-St Jeor, Harris-Benedict, Katch-McArdle
Weight Loss Plateaus, diet breaks, the 3,500-calorie rule
Muscle Gain Lean bulking, recomposition
Activity Steps, NEAT, exercise calories
Nutrition Macros, meal plans, thermic effect of food
Women Menstrual cycle, menopause, pregnancy