Daily Discussion 28 September 2018

I have a few complaints/questions...

When you calculate your TDEE, should you factor in how often you work out? The calculator provides an option to include how often you work out (1-2 days, 3-5, etc). I usually just leave it at zero days (sedentary). I'm losing plenty of weight this way so that's not a problem. I was just wondering for when I want to maintain for short or long periods of time, what should I do?

Also, I'm down to 124 from 131 (5'3"), which is exciting! But I don't feel skinnier. I still feel as big as I've ever been. My BMI is 22 now. For some reason, I thought 6 pounds would be a big deal to my BMI but I feel like 22 is way too close to 24 (upper limit). Also, the TDEE calculator suggested by this sub says between 115-126 is the ideal weight for me but I'm at that upper limit again. I just feel like my concern with these two metrics is making me less happy with my progress. Would 120 be too little? I'm afraid of losing my butt. It's my best feature! I've already seen it deflate with my current weightloss.

Unrelated, I'm trying to build my shoulders. Is it possible to get those nice round shoulders, or is it very much just genetics that my shoulders kind of slope into my arms which look much bigger than my shoulders? I do lateral raises, upright rows, overhead press, front raises.

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