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maintenance
What does maintenance mean?
The number of calories at which bodyweight stays roughly stable, neither gaining nor losing; the baseline that bulks add to and cuts subtract from. Also called TDEE.
"Figure out your maintenance first, then adjust up or down."
Origin
Nutrition slang; 'maintenance' calories.
Frequently asked questions
What are maintenance calories?
Maintenance is the calorie level at which your bodyweight stays roughly stable, neither gaining nor losing; it's the baseline that bulks add to and cuts subtract from.
How do you find your maintenance calories?
You estimate them from your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) or track intake until your weight holds steady, then adjust up to bulk or down to cut.
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