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Step 1: Calculate Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

To know how many calories you need daily, you must first calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).

Step 1.1 – Calculate Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the number of calories your body burns at rest. Use the following formulas:

  • Men: (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) - (5 × age) + 5

  • Women: (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) - (5 × age) - 161

Example – Male (80kg, 175cm, 25 years old):

(10 × 80) + (6.25 × 175) - (5 × 25) + 5 = 1,774 kcal/day

Example – Female (65kg, 165cm, 25 years old):

(10 × 65) + (6.25 × 165) - (5 × 25) - 161 = 1,395 kcal/day

Step 1.2 – Multiply by Your Activity Level

Once you have your BMR, multiply it by your activity level to get your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure).

  • Sedentary (little to no exercise): BMR × 1.2

  • Lightly active (1-3 days per week): BMR × 1.375

  • Moderately active (4-5 days per week): BMR × 1.55

  • Very active (6-7 days per week): BMR × 1.725

Example – Male (Moderate Activity - BMR 1,774 kcal/day):

1,774 × 1.55 = 2,750 kcal/day

Example – Female (Light Activity - BMR 1,395 kcal/day):

1,395 × 1.375 = 1,918 kcal/day

🔥 Your TDEE is how many calories you burn daily!
Now, let’s adjust it for fat loss or muscle gain. 👇

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