TDEE vs BMR — What’s the Difference?

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is resting energy needs — organs, temperature, repair. TDEE multiplies BMR by an activity factor to approximate total daily burn.

Planning calories

Maintenance lives near TDEE. Fat loss targets are usually TDEE minus a modest deficit so training and sleep do not collapse.

Run numbers on the BMR Calculator and full goal macros on the Calorie Counter.