What TDEE means
TDEE is total daily energy expenditure: the estimated number of calories your body uses in a typical day.
TDEE calculator
Estimate your daily calorie needs
Use this TDEE calculator to estimate maintenance calories, then choose a realistic target based on whether you want to lose fat, maintain, or build muscle.
Estimated maintenance
2,759 kcal
Suggested target
2,759 kcal
These estimates are starting points, not medical advice. Adjust based on real progress, recovery, and guidance from a qualified professional when needed.
Use it as a starting point
Real intake targets should be adjusted after two to four weeks based on body weight trends, training performance, and recovery.
Track the plan
After setting a target, use MyFitnessGoals to plan workouts and monitor whether training progress supports your goal.