RDI Accurate?

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coconutprinc... Joined: Feb 12 Posts: 113	quote Posted: 27 Apr 2012, 07:12 I'm trying to calculate my RDI and what I actually burn each day without buying a Body Bugg and using the calculator on FatSecret. It seems that when I log my rest, sleep, sitting, standing and 30 min exercise, it's quite high... somewhere around 2900 per day. To lose 2 lbs a week, I'd have to subtract 1000 cals per day for food so I should be consuming 1900... I don't know, it seems high. Anyone else find that the calculator on here high? Maybe it's just me
Marlboro Man Joined: Sep 10 Posts: 418	quote Posted: 27 Apr 2012, 08:30 remember it is just an estimate that needs to be fine tuned to you because of genetics and what not. see this link for help on calculating calorie needs http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121703981 your deficit should be no more than 20% of your maintenance. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” —Aristotle "It's not a diet, it's not exercise, it's a lifestyle." -Unknown
coconutprinc... Joined: Feb 12 Posts: 113	quote Posted: 27 Apr 2012, 16:20 Thanks so much, I'll check out that link

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