TDEE Calculator
The real number of calories you burn in a day, once your actual activity is counted.
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BMR
1721
TDEE (with activity)
2668 cal/day
Frequently Asked Questions
What does TDEE actually mean?
Total Daily Energy Expenditure -- the real number of calories your body burns in a full day, including digestion, movement, and exercise, not just lying in bed.
How is TDEE different from BMR?
BMR is what you'd burn at complete rest, doing nothing. TDEE takes that number and scales it up by your actual activity level, so it reflects a normal day, not a hospital bed.
Should I eat exactly my TDEE every day?
Eating at TDEE holds your weight steady. Eat under it to lose weight, over it to gain -- see the macro calculator if you want that broken into a specific target and grams.