TDEE & Calorie Calculator

Calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure and personalized calorie targets for your fitness goals.

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Calculate Your Daily Calorie Needs

Enter your information to calculate your TDEE and personalized calorie targets.

About TDEE and Calorie Needs

Understanding TDEE

  • BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate): Calories your body burns at rest to maintain basic functions
  • TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure): BMR plus calories burned through activity and exercise
  • Activity Multiplier: Factor that accounts for your daily activity level and exercise
  • Calorie Deficit: Eating less than TDEE to lose weight (500 cal deficit = 1 lb/week loss)
  • Calorie Surplus: Eating more than TDEE to gain weight (500 cal surplus = 1 lb/week gain)

Tips for Success

  • Track your food intake consistently for 2-3 weeks before adjusting calories
  • Weigh yourself weekly at the same time (morning, after bathroom, before eating)
  • Adjust calories based on actual results, not just calculations
  • Prioritize protein intake (1g per lb of body weight) to maintain muscle
  • Stay patient - healthy weight change takes time and consistency