TDEE equation

[RyanBroo]

I typed out all the information from the sticky and got something like 2283 BMR calories for maintenance.. Doesn't this seem way to low?
66 + (13.7 x 84) + (5 x 73) - (6.8 x 16) 16 years old, 6'1, 185 pounds and working out 4 times a week!
66 + 1150.8 + 365 - 108.8
1473 x 1.55
2283
I tried then googeling TDEE and soon realized I got many different results on my calorie base.. Does this seem right? Thanks

[--->>405<<---]

Katch/McArdle i prefer for tdee..

[RyanBroo]

Katch/McArdle i prefer for tdee..

So would my BMR be correct then?

[--->>405<<---]

that method is usually ok but i prefer wat i said above and i need ur bf% to do it

[Times Roman]

the TDEE formula here at the board is a good starting point, but simplistic and not entirely accurate I've found out.

[RyanBroo]

the TDEE formula here at the board is a good starting point, but simplistic and not entirely accurate I've found out.

My Bf is 16% I belive and yeah It feels completely wrong.

[gonnagethuge]

That formula is okay. Much like 405 says i prefer katch mcardle which focuses on lean body mass and is actually a bit simpler. Check that out. I tend to believe that most of these equations are a bit on the high side also so its just a matter of giving it a go and monitoring/adjusting to suit.