Question 1

What is TDEE?

Accepted Answer

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the estimated total number of calories your body burns in a 24-hour period. It combines your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) with the calories burned through daily activities and exercise.

Question 2

How are the macronutrients (Macros) calculated?

Accepted Answer

The macro distribution prioritizes muscle preservation and hormonal health. Protein is set at approximately 2.2g per kg of body weight. Fats are set at 25% of your total target calories. The remaining calories are allocated to carbohydrates (which provide energy for workouts).

Question 3

Should I choose Cutting, Maintenance, or Bulking?

Accepted Answer

Select Cutting if your primary goal is fat loss (this creates a 500-calorie deficit). Choose Maintenance to keep your current weight stable while optimizing performance. Choose Bulking if you want to build muscle (this creates a moderate 300-calorie surplus to minimize fat gain).

Question 4

Why do my macro targets change when I switch goals?

Accepted Answer

When you switch from Maintenance to Cutting or Bulking, your total daily calorie target changes. Since protein needs are based on body weight (remaining relatively constant), the changes in total calories primarily affect the amounts of fats (which scale by percentage) and carbohydrates (which fill the remaining calorie gap).

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