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Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) without exercise represents the total number of calories your body burns in a day while at complete rest, accounting for basic bodily functions and normal daily activities but excluding any intentional exercise.
The calculator uses the TDEE formula for sedentary individuals:
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Explanation: This calculation estimates your daily calorie needs when you have a desk job or engage in very light activity throughout the day without dedicated exercise sessions.
Details: Knowing your TDEE without exercise is essential for weight management, whether your goal is weight loss, maintenance, or gain. It provides a baseline for calorie intake planning when you're not engaging in regular exercise.
Tips: Enter your BMR value in kcal/day. If you don't know your BMR, you'll need to calculate it first using a BMR calculator that considers your age, gender, height, and weight.
Q1: What's the difference between BMR and TDEE?
A: BMR represents calories burned at complete rest, while TDEE includes all daily activities. TDEE without exercise uses a 1.2 multiplier to account for basic movement throughout the day.
Q2: Is this calculation accurate for everyone?
A: While the 1.2 multiplier is a standard estimate for sedentary individuals, actual calorie expenditure can vary based on individual metabolism, non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), and other factors.
Q3: How often should I recalculate my TDEE?
A: You should recalculate whenever your weight changes significantly (±10 pounds) or if your activity level changes substantially.
Q4: Can I use this for weight loss?
A: Yes, consuming 300-500 calories less than your calculated TDEE without exercise typically results in gradual weight loss of about 0.5-1 pound per week.
Q5: What if I occasionally exercise?
A: If you exercise occasionally but not regularly, this calculation still provides a reasonable baseline. For consistent exercise, you may want to use a higher activity multiplier.