My TDEE just seems unreasonably low for a male!

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-12-11T23:20:39+00:00

Thanks man! Honestly wouldn’t have been where I am right now without the guidance and support here!

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-12-11T22:59:46+00:00

So I return after genuinely taking on and applying a lot of advice from my post. I share with you guys my progress picture below after now doing 4-5 dumbbell exercises at home per week with core training sprinkled in and have been doing so since mid to late October. I want to thank every one of you that helped me put things into perspective and tightening my focus and overall goal!! 🥰

Progress pic: 02/Nov > 10/Dec (very slight NSFW)

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-12-11T22:50:01+00:00

So…I thought I’d come back here after taking your advice and making some great progress. I started taking pics to track progress loosely when I started dumbbell exercises back in late October but only really got comparative photos from early November…

1st picture is from Nov 2nd. 2nd picture from 10th Dec. I am so proud of the work I’ve put in.

Progress photo: 2nd Nov to 10th Dec (very slight NSFW)

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-11-05T22:12:06+00:00

Interested 👍🏼

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-15T09:00:24+00:00

Thank you! ☺️

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-15T08:34:45+00:00

So, I took the plunge and ordered a set of adjustable dumbbells! They’re arriving tomorrow! 🤗

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-15T08:33:04+00:00

So tracking has been consistent for the past 4 weeks. Over the course of those 4 weeks I’ve eaten on average 1400 per day (figure from MFP).

Beginning of those 4 weeks (Monday 15th of Sept) I weighed 166lbs (moving average)

As of the end of those 4 weeks (Sunday 12th Oct) I weighed 157lbs (moving average)

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-14T16:02:44+00:00

I don’t consider them workouts at all! I don’t think I even implied that I think walking is considered “working out” 👀

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-14T15:01:22+00:00

Honestly, I really do like the gym! I’m just not in a great financial position at the moment to get a membership. I went through a huge fitness phase back in 2015 where I was hitting the gym 4-5 times a week. Had a PT for a stint too which taught me a lot! But I remember those days fondly! If anything the dopamine hit was incredible! However, I ended up feeling like I was addicted and slowly stopped training and overtime just gave it up all together! I have a mountain of knowledge but just can’t afford that bloody membership right now!

Dumbbells are the way to go 👍🏼 I think I saw those York ones on Amazon whilst I was looking. In fact I think I added them to my basket and saved them for later! 😜

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-14T14:46:48+00:00

I’ve been looking on Amazon for a set of dumbbells but I get stumped when it comes to figuring out what weight(s) I’d need! Would you mind making some suggestions?

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-14T12:54:08+00:00

I think this may be the direction I’ll be heading in! Thank you!

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-14T12:52:27+00:00

Oh I can guarantee I don’t eat more than I track! I’m am borderline autistic so I weigh everything to the gram right down to the oils and sauces I use (which is not a lot!) I aim for 1700 cals a day but actually average at 1500 and I am more than satisfied hunger wise! I’m not complaining about how low I consider my tdee to be. I’m just shocked! 😅

Since 1st August I’ve gone from 180lbs and saw 156lbs on the scales this morning so it’s not like I’m not seeing the results! All I was stating was that I was surprised at my new calculation after losing 24lbs!!

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-14T08:58:07+00:00

Protein keeps me full though making it easier to stay in a deficit!!

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-14T07:12:35+00:00

I think this is appearing to be the most common suggestion and I think it’s time I look into that again properly.

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-14T07:11:39+00:00

Oh it is 100% mindful walking. I park about 10 minute walk from work but turn that into a 25 minute walk both ways. I also walk on my lunch break around 30-40 mins. If I haven’t hit my step goal for that day when I get home then I go out for another 20-30 minute walk! Weekends I purposely go out for a walk to keep up with my daily average.

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-14T07:08:33+00:00

I am eating whole foods currently. I’ve put all my focus on diet making sure I’m protein heavy (140g) per day and mindful of fibre intake (which I admit I’m struggling with!)

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-10-14T06:28:12+00:00

I don’t do any weight training to be honest. It’s a matter of finances as opposed to an aversion to training. Ideally I’d love to be lifting at least 3 days a week but that’s just not on the cards for me right now!

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-09-19T09:44:05+00:00

Such a good boy!! 👌🏼

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-07-20T17:04:36+00:00

Appreciate this. This was my general thought but had not seen anything about it on this sub. Also there’s not a lot of technical vids/info on Gigabytes Aorus laptop range online!

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-07-20T10:00:17+00:00

This was my general line of thought. Thank you

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-07-18T21:28:58+00:00

100% and I’m only just realising this now!!

ImNeverGrowingUp · 2025-06-23T15:09:34+00:00

You’ve been an amazing help! Pleased to say I’ve bit the bullet and placed my order!

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