Metabolic Fundamentals
BMR vs. TDEE: What's the Difference?
Two essential numbers that govern your metabolism.
Avoid the common mistake of eating below your BMR.
Two essential numbers that govern your metabolism.
Avoid the common mistake of eating below your BMR.
BMR is what your body burns if you stayed in bed sleeping for 24 hours.
It powers your brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and cellular repair.
For most adults, BMR accounts for 1,400 to 1,900 calories.
Never eat below your BMR for extended periods without medical supervision.
TDEE adds your daily living activities, walking, job, digestion, and workouts on top of BMR.
Your TDEE is typically 300 to 1,000 calories higher than your BMR.
Your calorie deficit should always be calculated from TDEE, never BMR.
Calculate both numbers simultaneously so you know your minimum baseline and your daily burn.
Educational tool only. Does not replace individualized clinical diagnosis.