Scientifically Dismantling BMR, TDEE, CALORIE Calculators

[@MovieGasm]

Lol. I hopped on my "Smart Scale" and typed in some details. It told me I'm 32% bodyfat based on my height/weight/age/gender. But I'm sitting around 12-13% bodyfat atm. It can't tell that I'm holding a good bit of contractile tissue being 5'11 and 200-205 lbs. Just assumes it's adipose tissue. Smh.

[@MovieGasm]

That Yoda edit was pretty funny, I can't lie.

[@adam_bbing]

Well I'm 5'11" 167 and actually about 12-13% BF and my scale says I'm about 12.4 12.5, so its pretty accurate for me.

[@soccutd77]

@JoeShmoe120 Greg is like 200 at 5’6 lol I don’t think he’s 30% body fat

[@radthibideaux9978]

I used the "smart" scale in my gym a couple weeks ago and it said i was 27% bf 😂 i've got like a tiny bit of extra fat on my stomach to the point its just about hiding my abs, good cutting territory basically. Literally no way its that high

[@HighOctaneFun1]

@JoeShmoe120 he could have more muscle than you but it hard to tell without a visual

[@adammiller5966]

These calculators are a good resource if you’re just starting out and have no idea where to start. Then your own results and self-data trump all

[@esmee6308]

I agree, you have to start somewhere. I'd always recommend either a calculator / coach OR track your own food and weight for a week and go from there. Both take time to settle in the right amounts, first due to inaccuracies, second due to 'cheating' due to raised awareness.

[@kinglasher84]

My scale tells me I’m 9% body fat even though I only have a visible 4 pack at 5’6” 147lbs. Calipers put me around 12%. But if someone’s asks me BF% I go full Hollywood and say I’m 9% bro. Lol

[@luciddreams5272]

You might physically only have a 4 pack all abs are different.

[@PhilfreezeCH]

3% difference between two different measures is pretty damn good actually. Also most scales are calibrated to some range they consider to be normal, outside of that range the accuracy will drop.

[@-tendinitis]

Usually under 10% you start seeing veins in your stomach Look at your hamstrings by where the i aeration hits your buttock… if you can’t grab far then your probably not single digits

[@chasegainsovahoes663]

@@-tendinitis bro after this I just realized I finally got below 10 bf 😂 this is why ppl tell me I looked jacked with my wifebeater

[@kevinhamrick6409]

Dude I don't even know what reality is. Not sure even calipers are. I had calipers done when I was really lean and guy said I was 6%. I did not have a 6-pack, just a 4 pack, really prominent v-cut, as well as visible serratus muscles. I had insane striations in my chest though, like could see every fiber while moving my arm around. So either that trainer was way way off or I carry every fat cell I have in my abs. Who knows.

[@jgoldian47]

scientifically dismantling huh? Got some derek more plates more dates title action going on lol.

[@T0tenkampf]

Sauna>Livingroom

[@mikek4025]

The Death Stars approve this video

[@TheLazyEconomist]

They're either one soul occupying two bodies, or the best of friends. Lol

[@dannylive3000]

Lmfao I know where your profile pic is from😭

[@TheLazyEconomist]

@@dannylive3000 Ohhh noooo...

[@the_fitness_doc]

Greg and Derek on the same wavelength tonight - both literally using "scientifically dismantling" in their titles 😂

[@jgoldian47]

right lol

[@Editor_Steve]

Its hilarious cuz I scheduled and titled the video literally 10min before Derek posted. I thought the same!

[@the_fitness_doc]

@@Editor_Steve Crazy stuff. Thanks for all the hard work you do behind the scenes Steve. I have 0.0001% of the traction you guys do, but just realised how much effort editing takes. Huge respect for you mate! :)

[@PaxtonNoble]

Nah ya boy Greg copying the death star

[@dzudemlow]

@Jojo Bugar Indonesia Look at Derek's old videos. No, Greg is copying. I wonder why ppl still watch him anyways, just came to check. Makes no sense to me, he's just as much of a liar as Jeff.

[@skullthunder3181]

Finally, thanks so much greg. I got called an "ignorant dumbass" for tellinf people they dont need to cut on 1200 calories to lose weight. Its such bullshit

[@adrientorres3367]

People sensitive now a days. I’m losing 1 pound a week eating 2700 a week

[@mayleablackerby2508]

@@adrientorres3367 2700 a week??

[@adrientorres3367]

@@mayleablackerby2508 2700 daily i meant

[@mayleablackerby2508]

@@adrientorres3367 ohh okay, freaked me out for a minute 😂😂

[@adrientorres3367]

@@mayleablackerby2508 Man I would vanish eating that little lol!

[@SpeedyAustin]

Hey coach Greg i have used your tips to lose 60+lbs almost to my goal weight I’m 6’0 and started at 255 and am now 192😃 so excited for 175

[@kuba0478]

Let’s go brother. You’ve got this

[@AltrTheEgo]

Yo my guy! I'm 5'10 and was in the same area w/252 being my heaviest. Down to 196 and looking towards 175 also as my optimal goal haha. Good luck to you my guy!

[@nicolefancy69]

Congrats dude, ur doing awesome! Keep killing it

[@mayleablackerby2508]

Great job!!

[@Ashina12393]

What tips exactly

[@me0101001000]

Happy birthday, Coach! Thanks for this!

[@shell486]

His birthday actually already passed he probably recorded this a while ago.

[@pablo379]

Lmao I commented that comment wishing he would read it and lord and behold he did. Love your videos Greg gained muscle and knowledge with you🙏🏽

[@wesleywilliams6971]

Your dog is famous

[@Splendidyeti]

I can’t tell you as a new lifter how much I enjoy watching your videos in the morning very informative and helpful I’ve had a lot of success with my diet and training thanks to your videos keep it up man

[@kuba0478]

For me I used the BMR calculator as my base. Cuz i didn’t know a lot. Once I learned I started changing my calories depending on how much weight was going up or down and from there found my maintenance

[@sarahmant3745]

That’s a great way to find your maintenance.

[@bernardojimenez468]

That’s what i did. Now i use a spreadsheet to keep track of calories and my body weight.

[@kuba0478]

@@bernardojimenez468 i got post its with daily weights and weekly weights lol currently at 190 cutting to get to 178

[@massimocampanella5228]

@@kuba0478 do u use my fitness pal bro ?

[@kuba0478]

@@massimocampanella5228 yeaaa

[@texas_guy_85]

This is a great video. Greg always puts out videos, relevant to my brains curiosity. Happy Birthday, Greg!!

[@Turk10mm]

I'm 45, 6'5 335 lbs. I've been diligently tracking my macros and caloric intake for 7 weeks at 2400 calories (roughly 20% carb, 45% protein, 35% fat of coach approved food). I've been in the gym 5 days a week and recently transitioned to 6 days a week on a push pull legs and i'm up to 30 minutes of cardio each day as well and pushing on that too. I'm following coaches advice and pushing myself to work harder every workout. I'm seeing significant strength gains and I'm losing inches but not a lot of weight (15lbs in 7 weeks). I was in very good shape 20 years ago, so I know how to do this. I just took a 20 year siesta. I was expecting a more significant weight loss, however. I don't buy that i'm packing on huge pounds of muscle, though generally they are much more pumped and larger than before. I worry about cutting more calories off of what already feels like a fairly large deficit.

[@KangaMoose34]

Can’t gain that much lean muscle mass while losing weight or not on PED. You may also be not eating enough grams of protien or stimulating enough muscle tearing to promote growth. If you want to lose more, drop the calories and drop the cardio a bit because you’re body might not be able to keep up. 2 pounds of fat loss a weak is great. Slow and steady wins the race. I’m sure you’re reading this now four months later and know this to be true

[@Turk10mm]

@@KangaMoose34 I’m down another 35lbs. I’m getting the mass now and I’ve upped my calories to 3000. I’m losing weight more slowly now but it’s slow and steady and I’m much stronger.

[@distro1060]

How much calories per day

[@daviddedos]

2lbs/week isn’t slow.

[@rachelwilkosz]

Happy Birthday Coach! 🥳🥳🥳 More Years than Last Time!

[@myppissmallbut2534]

Greg it looked like you could edit your body fat percentage on the calculator. If you change it to 9% how accurate is it to you?

[@Zharina0714]

thought the same. but that maybe only applicable if he chose Katch-Mcardle? not sure

[@ahmadali5053]

I wish if used katch-mcardle its pretty accurate

[@legionarybooks13]

There are a few which allow that. Perhaps app makers are finally starting to realise that not everyone who's under 6' and over 200 pounds is fat. And don't get me started on BMI, which says the 1975 Olympia version of Arnold was obese!

[@ranitbose9609]

Using Greg's stats, the Katch-Mcardle formula with 9% bf gives 3637 Calories for maintenance, which is pretty much what Greg said it is for him - around 3500 to 4000

[@ahmadali5053]

@@ranitbose9609 yes i did it too on his stats , i hoped if he took a look at it because i used this formula on my self and it gave me exactly how much i eat for maintenance

[@williaamlarsson]

Happy birthday Greg!💪🏻🥳

[@giuseppeferrara952]

Yup. I recall the calorie calculators being inaccurate for me as well. When I selected my stats (5'8", 133 pounds, male, 27 years old) and intense physical activity, it told me 3000 calories to maintain. However, right now, I'm eating roughly 4500-4600 calories just to maintain due to all the mma training, cycling, and endurance work I do. Issue is that it defines intense physical activity as 2+ hours of exercise daily. Hence, it would spit out the same number on me whether I do 2 hours, 3 hours, or even 6 hours of exercise per day, which makes no sense.

[@chillingwithhenny7175]

Coach hit that age where he can shoot out grand master Yoda level wisdom 🤣🙌

[@sachinhj9910]

Happy Birthday Coach Greg 😀 Best wishes from Mysuru, Karnataka, India 😊😊😊😊 Love ur content

[@zarathustra007]

One of your best. I love this kind of content and analysis. More of this.

[@Srijan625]

Was thinking about this particular subject only!! You just read my mind! Thanks a lot for clearing the doubts. Finally, happiest birthday to you! have a beautiful year ahead!❤️

[@JohnDoe-fk7bv]

6:52 Editor Steve. You are amazing

[@Health-is-Money]

it's impossible to count calories with an exact result.

[@assumingninja9407]

U can w machines hooked on u 24/7

[@eladdov8601]

you don't need to be exact, you just need to have a consistent measuring method so whatever errors there are are constant and thus don't matter.

[@krischanlive]

@@eladdov8601 exactly right

[@marilynbeth5993]

I maintain at about 1700 calories since I'm only 106 pounds. I also fidget and walk a lot. I consider myself moderately active. I don't do regular exercise outside of yoga.

[@melaniag.7877]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COACH GREG🎂🍾🥂🍾🎂

[@SebStan-dd8ed]

Yes! Seems most logical. Track weight and calories and you'll know what your maintenance is at this point in time. It will change once other factors change like age, weight and others.

[@dezmondloeppky2426]

Great video Greg, lots of great information. These are my favourite kind of videos you do!!!!!

[@BPNsYT]

Just went into the comment section to say: happy birthday, Coach!! Keep making the videos and the books and being awesome and right 99.5% of the time!

[@victorc196]

To be fair, the Katch-McArdle Formula is actually pretty accurate for Greg when adjudting for around a 9% BF%. But who knows if Greg is actually 9%.

[@skateata1]

Glad you posted this. I can't figure out what to trust. I've been trying to stick to 1400 per day and I have no energy.

[@rachels7252]

I find that many of these formulas set women very low with calories, the dreaded 1200 calories. I was eating that little when I was trying to get abs and felt terrible. I'm 5'2" and 107 lbs and was trying to get shredded. I would do a workout then take a nap afterwards. My progress just stopped even with working out 6 days a week (cardio and weights). I work with a coach now and am reverse dieting to speed up my metabolism. . I'm maintaining a stable weight on 1800 to 1900 calories and slowly pushing it to 2000 calories even with working out less (due to an injury). Metabolic adaptation is a real thing - it can slow down with too much restrictive dieting but also speed up by slowly increasing the calories (e.g. 50 to 100 calories/day and staying there for a week, maybe 2 to 3 weeks to see how your body reacts). Eric Trexler has some videos on metabolic adaptation based on research. MissFitandNerdy also has some good KZbin videos. If you're able to work with a coach or trainer, it can be helpful. Good luck!

[@DubYuhGChoppa]

Aye i just finished up Derek's dismantling a bit ago and Coach has got me covered with another one

[@MrDubjay123]

Happy birthday coach g

[@velislavmladenov2941]

Happy birthday Greg... Im a big fan of your channel and i watch almost every video. This is a good topic ... When i started lifting i used a calculator like this and it was very inaccurate but it was something that I can use like a pin point. In time i learned more about nutrition and how should I eat. Now I know how many calories should I eat. Many thanks to you!

[@ygalel]

I have been saying this for years and noone around me believes me because I am neither shredded nor jacked lol

[@CSWells-uq4jx]

I’ve been losing 1 lb a week like clockwork for 5 weeks when eating what my tracker says is 1100-1300 a day. According to my calculator though, I should be losing about 2 lbs a week. I’ve just started trusting the movement of the scale over the calorie calculator. Between the margin of error for TDEE, my own tracking of calories consumed (which is certainly not 100% accurate since I don’t track neurotically ) and the lies on nutrition labels which say they are lower than they are, I’m ok eating what my tracker says is only 1100-1300 because I can feel that it’s not actually that low. I’m not feeling weak or tired, and I’m rarely feeling hungry, though if I started feeling that way I would eat a bit more. I was plateaued for 3 months straight eating 1500-1700 a day according to the tracking and I never felt remotely hungry on that amount. In fact, I frequently caught myself eating food last minute at night because my tracker said I had 300-500 calls left for the day, even though I didn’t feel like eating. So, I just started eating what I felt like eating for about a week without tracking and then I calculated the calories at the end of the night and found that I actually felt more comfortable eating what my tracker said was about 1200 on average.

[@odamh1016]

You need to move more!! My toddler eats more than you 😅

[@CSWells-uq4jx]

@@odamh1016 I run 10 -15 miles a week, cycle 20 -30 miles, and weight train 5 days a week with 1-2 rest days a week were I just walk a couple miles depending on how I’m feeling. I’m a 5’5” 30 yr 147lb female. I do likely have a very low metabolism due too thyroid function seeing as doctors had to jumpstart my thyroid when I was born because it wasn’t working. My little brother had the same issue and my mom has a fully shut down thyroid and is medicated for it. So it’s possible it’s genetic. Haven’t actually had it tested recently though, and I should. However, my point was that, even though my tracker says I’m eating only 1100-1300 it’s probably way more than that considering how I feel on that amount and training like I do. Meaning, the tracker isn’t accurate and you can’t just take the rule about 1200 calories at face value for everyone. We don’t actually track our calories that well. I decreased slowly to that amount after tracking around 1500 for 3 full months without the scale moving so I can safely say that was about my maintenance . I’m not dropping weight over the safe recommend weekly amount, I try to avoid ever having my deficit show over 1000 in any given day because I’ve found that if it does I don’t feel good the next day. I’m not feeling weak or sick or tired so I know that this amount as I’m tracking it seems to be sufficient for me. If I ever do feel a little tried or just not up to par, I eat a little more for a day or two. I would not claim that it would be optional for anyone else just because it works for me.

[@louisianabeast]

Hey coach Greg, love your content. I was curious what you think about meal frequency, how much does eating 5 meals a day vs eating 3 meals containing the same amount of calories affect your physique?

[@TheTheawesomeguy35]

It’s ideal to eat 5 but it doesn’t make a huge difference, maybe like 1-3% if you’re talking about numbers. If you want to optimize then go for 5 meals a day but it’s not required at all; 90% of your gains will come from just eating right and training harder than last time. The rest is just icing on the cake

[@TheTheawesomeguy35]

Think about it like this: if you’re eating 5 meals a day every day, that’s 1825 chances for muscle protein synthesis assuming the meals are spaced correctly. If you’re eating 3, it’s 1095

[@geromeescurin1247]

@@TheTheawesomeguy35 how did you get those calculations im interested

[@hernandez9350]

Not much benefit just eat your protein and enough fat and you'll optimally gain muscle.

[@ursulabach566]

@@geromeescurin1247 I wonder the same!! I’m commenting so I get a notification when the other commenter responds

[@sgdude1337]

This was a great video. I will say that having a higher TDEE can still make it easier to stay lean because you can fit more typical junk food in while still getting enough protein and volume to stay full. If you eat 2000 calories per day because you’re skinny and do 0 cardio, it’s going to be hard to ever have the calories for some drinks or pizza while still getting your body weight in protein etc. if you eat 3500 calories per day, hitting your nutritional needs while having room for more fun foods becomes more feasible. No, you don’t have less hunger, but being able to Enjoy your diet more makes staying lean easier.

[@stargazerbird]

Totally. Also more likely to hit all micronutrient needs easily. For those of us who have to cut to 13-1600 a day to drop weight food choices get very limited if you want to stay healthy.

[@sparkle0859]

For sure. I have a very slow metabolism, my TDEE is around 1300, so losing weight is very hard. I have zero wiggle room for fun foods.

[@MrVincentTremblay]

Thank you for actually explaining the accuracy percentage

[@MrStroblight24]

I don't have anything to add just commenting to help the video. Thanks Coach Greg

[@BPToneReview]

Good info but….I was waiting for you to tell us how to calculate maintenance cals based on metabolism since every other calculation is inaccurate. Still waiting. So how in TF do we know where to start at? There’s is so much effing contradicting info in the weight lifting world. I’ve been using the EER equation, so far so good.

[@bullymaguire9863]

Now greg is even copying Derek with "Scientifically Dismantling". LMFAO.

[@jkrak6990]

Happy birthday Coach Greg! Number 1 of my Top 5 fitness gurus

[@Sickomkbamba]

I feel like the large majority that has never taken a university/college nutrition class don’t understand that there are mathematical ways to calculate BMR/TDEE

[@FitFightForage]

The Yoda head...you kill me Editor Steve! LOL

[@thefittrucker597]

I swear I tried following one of these calculators and it completely effed me up and made my gain a lot weight

[@thefittrucker597]

I’m seriously so happy you made a video about this because I knew something was off about these calculators

[@sparkle0859]

I tried one of the calculators and it effed me up the opposite way...it said my TDEE is 1340 so I ate 1000 per day and I felt ok for a couple weeks but by the third week I started getting super sick from starvation. It turns out my TDEE was actually 1700 (probably due to my activity levels) so I was starving instead of just being in a slight deficit like I thought.

[@jsheav]

I don't even bother counting calories anymore. I just maintain weight by eating more if losing weight or eating less if I gain weight.ive stayed the same weight for months this way

[@epischewurststullederverda1483]

Coach Greg's point of view and arguments are of course valid. But it's way too egocentric. Most people aren't - and probably will never be - as athletic, fit and muscular as Greg.They need a starting point to get their stuff going. Even a rough estimate is good enough to start this life long journey to a healthy body and mind. They just need to know - and that's why I agree with most of the video - that it is indeed only and estimate. It's essential for every individual to assess how accurate those calculators are and how far they're off. This is a process of gaining knowledge and experience with yourself and might take weeks or months. Once you know how far off an calculator is it can be a great tool if used correctly. It's the same for fitness watches which usually use the same or at least similar formulas. If you don't believe any of those numbers blindly and bade your diet and activities solely on those, you will be fine.

[@beautruex7012]

Greg ‘Manic Episode’ Doucette

[@chefe2152]

Great ,but what should we consider being in deficit when weight lifting 5 days a week? Should you calculate base on TDEE? BMR?..something else??

[@TeamYouphoric]

All those online calculators are terribly inaccurate. It also doesn't help that most people overestimate their activity level when using them.

[@justinratterman7982]

Happy birthday! 🎂 🎁

[@jodibrancato6928]

Happy Birthday Coach! Love your information and channel.

[@DougJK]

After finding my own maintenance calories by slowly honing in on the number (within a small range, of course, can’t be THAT accurate), I realized just how wrong these calculators can be. Happy belated birthday, Coach Greg!

[@StarryNightxx]

I'm only 4"10 and it's impossible to figure out how many calories I should actually eat a day. The calorie calculators will give me different answers varying from only 900 cals a day to 1500 cals

[@sparkle0859]

Same I'm 5'0 and it's really hard for me to tell how much I should be eating. What's weirder is that the amount seems to fluctuate randomly a lot even when I keep my workouts the same. A couple months ago, I was burning 1700 cals a day (based on how much weight I lost) but now I'm probably burning closer to around 1300 despite my workouts being the same.

[@ryanlort7727]

Greg, please do a video about alcohol and its effects on hormones/building muscle

[@גלשדה]

Happy birthday!

[@MattsIceCreamShow]

Happy Birthday! 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 I use a (rough) estimate of my ideal weight × 11 for resting calories. I multiply it times 12 or 13 depending on my level of activity; 14 max unless I'm bulking. Obviously, this isn't for everyone or exact, but it works for me to lose & maintain weight. Good video, Greg. Preeshate ya! 💪

[@StarryNightxx]

This is genius!

[@rachels7252]

That's amazing that estimate works for you. That formula puts me at about 1400 to 1500 calories. I was miserable eating 1300 to 1400 calories when I was trying to cut with working out 6 days a week. I had defined abs for a few weeks but I couldn't sustain the calorie deficit. I'm 5'2" and 107 lbs. I have decent muscle definition but I'm not shredded like some female fitness trainers. I'm reverse dieting and eating 1800 to 1900 calories and slowly increasing to 2000 or slightly over. I'm under the supervision of a coach. I'll eventually do a cut (no huge 700 calorie decreases) but after staying at maintenance for at least a few months.

[@johnathanheatherman6438]

I'm getting super-physiological doses of Gilbert Godfrey's voice and efficacious dose of screaming from this video.

[@healthmain]

How close is the Navy body fat method? Neck, waist, height, age? One lady was saying it was the closest to a DEXA for her. Happy birthday too, from someone who turned 46 in August.

[@mininahid3300]

Yeah, we need a video on that.

[@sparkle0859]

Yeah I want to know about that too

[@ivoryking509]

Why do you and Derek upload at almost the same time? Have you worked out the best time zone for the Algorithm?

[@chefe2152]

Ok ok,so how would I accurately calculate my BMR and how yo see if its deficit?

[@whitlermountain7198]

Love the vid Greggy That intro reminds me of a song. I'm surprised nobody has made a remix of your voice clips yet, theres so much material there Maybe I should do it myself!

[@JDRSBUMPERSTICKERS]

Happy birthday, thanks for the videos.

[@TyEichele]

Happy Birthday Coach Greg!

[@ponce1521]

Happy Birthday to my Coach/ Dr.

[@samjackson7992]

Happy Birthday Coach Greg, hope you have a great day!

[@MilkDishwasher]

Just an fyi, the calculators that allow bf% tend to be more accurate. Not perfect, but good enough to give yourself a staring point to work with

[@nikitasupryagin3163]

Happy birthday Coach Greg!!!🥳🥳🥳

[@mensb1936]

Personally always found Scooby's calculators to work for me over the years

[@nicolefancy69]

Please make a video on Kyriakos Kapakoulak aka "Kyriakos Grizzly". This dude is huge and his sets are shocking. Would love to hear what Greg has to say about him

[@quinlansmith5425]

Hi Greg - have you ever come across a formula that combines both BMR as well as the MET formula? I’m trying to find a more effective way to calculate calories burned for a project!

[@frenchproductions-v6w]

Happy Birthday Coachh Greg 🤴

[@stephencoghlan6561]

Happy Birthday, Coach!

[@davefleming571]

Happy Birthday, Greg!

[@NattyKingEthan]

Happy birthday Gregg!!

[@evilkgaming2653]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COACH !

[@shmo8958]

Another thing is one month your tdee could be 3100 a day than the next month it could be 3400 a day . That happen to me . I even lost weight but my burn rate went up .

[@cmorning9325]

Happy birthday Coach Greg! 🥳

[@nikolaytekuchev136]

Happy Birthday Couch Greg! I love your content!

[@brookes1911]

Happy Birthday Greg 🥳

[@Gqgabro]

Happy Birthday Coach!!!

[@adamsc1181]

Happy Birthday Greg

[@marieburkhead5272]

Wow, this was very informative; thanks!

[@mcmreactsnstuff]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉🎊🎁🎈🎂

[@cheezy_RS]

Now you should wear an Apple Watch for a few days and see how much it exaggerates calories burned. I know people who think their workout is ruined if they forget it at home.

[@ertugrulkorpinar51]

Fitness watches are a terrible tool

[@travistubbs2182]

Happy birthday Greg! My birthday is in September too! Good month for a birthday!

[@themighty6]

Im been watching your videos for a while now ive now subscribed here and your news letter 💪

[@patrickwitter4437]

So grateful for this video

[@timothymcmillian4531]

I've wondered about my renpho scale's accuracy. It says I'm 13% bodyfat, but I don't believe it. Also, after long cardio sessions my renpho thinks I've magically lost 2-3 pounds of muscle. Rehydrate and eat something and step on the scale again, oh your lean mass you lost is back lol.

[@sarahmant3745]

I have one too. After losing 40lbs of fat it indicated I only lost 2% body fat. (I know I didn’t lose a bunch of muscle bc I continued getting stronger in the gym all along). So, yea, they’re just guessing. 😞

[@TheSiggy1990]

Happy birthday coach Greg

[@maiari7936]

So..urm how do we calculate maintenance calories?

[@gregdoucette]

you dont

[@maiari7936]

@@gregdoucette Then, how am I supposed to eat in a deficit in order to lose weight?

[@maiari7936]

@@gregdoucette don't I need to eat about 500 calories less than my maintenance in order to lose weight?

[@ertugrulkorpinar51]

@@maiari7936 pick a number and go for it

[@maiari7936]

@@ertugrulkorpinar51 I'll pick 10,000, then. Thanks!

[@jouwenlee7829]

Happy birthday coach Greg 🎂

[@Benchamast]

Have a happiest 46th birthday🥳 🎂

[@thebyersreport]

You are comparing your stats as a accurate reflection for the majority of people. You are a professional bodybuilder and don’t represent the majority. I think I these online calculators are a great tool for most overweight people who are trying to improve their lifestyle. I appreciate your videos Coach Greg,

[@spank86]

They're a good start, but as with most things you then have to modify based on reality. If youre gaining or losing weight then adjust the calories until you're going in the required direction.

[@kevinhedman2314]

I’ve waited so long for this one.

[@tronjavolta]

*lays back enthusiastically*

[@Thematic2177]

Happy birthday coach!!

[@michaelgardner424]

Hey Coach, just had a quick question, I know you preach calories calories out. But I just watched the new vid from CBUM and he mentioned that he dropped his calories and raised his cardio and he was struggling to drop weight. Is it really all about calories? Why would he struggle to drop weight if he was eating less calories, what other factors are at play here as I have had the same issue as Chris. Any advise you have is greatly appreciated. Keep up the good content.

[@jcoltea]

Despite what Greg and others say, a calorie is not exactly a calorie and quality of the food does matter. Even if his calorie counting is perfect, eating poor quality (processed, high sugar, low fiber) food will make anyone tired and lethargic, lowering overall calorie expenditure while also increasing cravings and making diet adherence more difficult. Not sure about CBUM specifically but that's been my experience and that of others as well, and may be one of a possible number of factors at play

[@antoniovelcovici3596]

Well that's because he is to a point where his body fat is so low that he must reduce his calories even more, more cardio. To be stage ready, along the way you'll face many setbacks, one of them reaching a plateau where you find difficult to lose weight, because the calories are so low, so you have to reduce them even lower, but ofc it's difficult once you already eat less than you have to.

[@smelma]

Coach Greg probably won’t answer this so I’ll take a crack at it- when you’re as lean as Mr. Olympia your body can slow your metabolism down because you’re starving yourself. 99% of us won’t have to worry about it but if you’re well into the single digit body fat %s it gets much harder to keep losing weight.

[@ertugrulkorpinar51]

@@smelma spot on mate

[@aadinadhan20]

Happy b'day Coach Greg!!!

[@lyndseycrow2902]

So how do you figure out your maintenance? Just by eating, tracking and seeing if you’re going up down or staying the same? There’s no other way?

[@ertugrulkorpinar51]

No