Just finished the FLT book and going back to reread it, but I still have a "simple" question.
Based on the quiz and equation, my BMR is roughly 2760 cals.
Weight: 175
Height: 5'9"
Age: 38
66 +(6.23*weight [lbs]) + (12.7*height[in]) - (6.8*age [ yrs])
this gives me 1780. based on the quiz (30 points) I have an activity level of 1.45-1.55. I chose the higher number due to the amount of work I do at night at home that the quiz didn't catch (lots of home remodeling). That gives me the 2760.
So if that is my BMR, if I want to eat in "deficit", how far do a dare to go? Since I think I am only 10 lbs off my goal weight (BF is roughly 17% currently), I know I shouldn't reduce too far, but what should it be? I figure counting 1000 cals is too much, but I am not certain.
Thanks