Scientific precision. How many calories should a 180 lb lightly active man eat per day? Estimated TDEE: ~2423 kcal. See your custom macro targets for weight loss or muscle gain. Master your fitness with our tdee 180lb light male analytics.
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Enter your current body weight, height, age, and sex into the TDEE for a 180 lb Lightly Active man.
Select the activity level that best matches your weekly exercise volume (err conservative if unsure).
Use the TDEE output as your maintenance calories. Set a 15–20% deficit for fat loss, or 5–10% surplus for muscle gain.
Recalculate every 4–6 weeks as body weight changes alter your BMR and TDEE.
Based on standard Mifflin-St Jeor estimates (height ~178cm, age ~35):
| Goal | Daily Calories | |---|---| | Fat Loss (Cut) | ~1938 kcal (−20%) | | Maintenance | ~2423 kcal | | Muscle Gain (Bulk) | ~2665 kcal (+10%) |
Re-test your 1RM or TDEE every 6–8 weeks. Track relative strength (1RM ÷ bodyweight) to account for body composition changes.
Use BMI alongside waist circumference and body fat % for a complete cardiovascular risk picture that BMI alone cannot provide.
If weight loss has stalled, recalculate your BMR with current body weight and activity level — metabolic adaptation reduces TDEE by 5–10% over time.
Calculate your TDEE and set a 15–20% caloric deficit to trigger fat loss while preserving lean muscle mass.
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