Quote Originally Posted by voidofRoids View Post
I always find that to be the case with individuals of higher weights, and individuals at lower weights seem to underestimate. It always seems the people trying to lose weight just eat too much, and the people trying to gain weight don't eat enough.
So true!!

As for finding TDEE, I find the simple LBM x 15 = maintenance provides a good starting point, albeit FAR from scientific or 100% accurate. I always suggest people closely monitor and adjust +/- 100 calories until they find their sweet spot for the given goal.