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Energy balance, explained
without the folklore.
Short, sourced guides on what your TDEE number means, why it moves, and how to track it. Every article pairs with a tool on this site.
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Latest articles
TDEE Problems01
Eating Below Maintenance But Not Losing Weight? Fix the Estimate First
Eating below maintenance not losing weight? Fix inflated TDEE, logging leaks, and weekend averages before you slash harder.
13 min read
TDEE Science02
Does TDEE Include Exercise Calories? (Stop Double Counting)
Does TDEE include exercise? Learn Method 1 vs Method 2 so you never add watch calories on top of an activity multiplier.
16 min read
TDEE Science03
TDEE Activity Level Chart: How to Choose Sedentary vs Lightly Active
Pick the right TDEE activity level with a steps-based chart. Sedentary vs lightly active explained — then recalculate free on TDEEHQ.
11 min read
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