Losing weight question

[lonelysoldier1988]

According to the Harris Benedict formula if u have to add the equation to 1.55 < which suits me and u get a caloric intake goal to hit. Now would the 1.55 mean all my training and cardio calories burnt? So what do I do just subtract 1000 or 500 from the caloric intake I get at the end of all the math to lose my 1 to 2 pounds a week?

[lonelysoldier1988]

bump

[Damienm05]

What??

[lonelysoldier1988]

lol do I just subtract the number I get out of the hbf by 500 to lose 1 pound a week just a little confused

[lonelysoldier1988]

Bump plzzz =(

[Damienm05]

Are you talking about bmr/tdee?

[Allen5]

Hi,..
The true secret to weight loss is this: Make small changes each and every day and you'll slowly (but surely) lose those extra pounds. The key is to forget about instant results and settle in for the long run.
I hope this will best one,..
thanks,..

[alexford]

The Harris-Benedict equation is a method used to estimate the daily calorie requirements of an individual

[felixno9]

well if the equation you used took into consideration your workout and the number you get is your maintance goal, than yes you are correct. subtract the 500 from your maintances goal and you will loss the 1 pound a week.

[Damienm05]

Whatever you get for BMR - multiply that by your activity level. 1.3 is pretty standard but if in addition to your workouts and cardio, you also play sports and/or work a job like construction, the multiplier can be 1.5 and up. That's your TDEE - substract 500 from that number to average 3500 negative calories weekly. However, you should also consider cardio not just in the multiplier but in calories burned daily. For example, eating at maintenance but doing cardio will equate to a healthy deficit.