TDEE Calculator Guide: Find Maintenance Calories (and Adjust for Fat Loss)
Learn what TDEE means, how to estimate maintenance calories, and how to set a realistic calorie deficit or surplus using our TDEE calculator.
Dr. Aisha Sharma
Nutrition educator focused on practical calorie tracking, meal planning, and sustainable habits.
TDEE Calculator Guide
Your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is the number of calories you burn per day. It’s the best starting point for setting your calorie target.
Use the calculator: TDEE Calculator
How to use your TDEE result
- Maintenance: eat near TDEE to stay roughly the same weight
- Fat loss: start with a moderate deficit and track weekly averages
- Muscle gain: start with a small surplus and prioritize protein
Next step: set macros
Also read: Nutrition & Calorie Tracking Guide
Dr. Aisha Sharma
Nutrition educator focused on practical calorie tracking, meal planning, and sustainable habits.
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