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Start Free TrialWhat Are Maintenance Calories?
Maintenance calories are the exact number of calories you need to maintain your current body weight. This is also known as your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). Eating above this leads to weight gain; below leads to weight loss.
Why Know Your Maintenance?
Knowing your maintenance calories is the foundation of any diet. From here, you can create a deficit for fat loss, a surplus for muscle gain, or stay at maintenance for body recomposition.