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How Many Calories Should I Eat Every Day? A TDEE Calculator for Total Daily Energy Expenditure

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“Steve, how many calories should I eat every day? I have goals!” Great question. Knowledge is power. So today, we are going to make you more powerful by calculating your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). Of course, “knowing is half the battle.” The other half is using your newfound knowledge to achieve your goals! Fortunately for you, we’ve helped thousands of Online Coaching Clients lose weight and get healthy, and TDEE is just one of many factors we consider when building a specific strategy for somebody’s goals. Want a workout and nutrition program that you'll ACTUALLY follow? Learn more: Okay FINE, I’ll share the other factors and strategies below too. Simply click on the section below for quick reading, though I’d recommend you read the whole enchilada to properly apply TDEE to your life: The Nerd Fitness Total Daily Energy Expenditure Calculator What is my Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)? What is my Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)? What should my activi...

What is the CICO (Calories In, Calories Out) Diet? How to Count Calories for Weight Loss

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It’s time to learn about The CICO (“calories in, calories out”) Diet! You probably have questions like :  Steve, does CICO work?  Will counting calories help me lose weight? Okay, what the hell IS a calorie? Well my friend, you’ve arrived at the right place! I’ve been writing about this stuff for 13 years, and our team of nerdy experts help our Online Coaching clients with all types of diets (including CICO). We are really flippin’ good at it! Is CICO right for you? Maybe! Let our coaches help you decide. Here’s what we’ll cover to answer the question: “What is CICO?” What is the CICO Diet plan? Is losing weight really about calories? Does calorie counting work? (CICO and weight loss) The problem with CICO (Humans are bad estimators) Tips for sustainable weight loss (Next steps) It’s time to get started! What Is the CICO Diet plan? “CICO” stands for “Calories In, Calories Out.” The CICO Diet is a weight-loss strategy where the participant tries to tip th...