the problem is that the math don't add up. At least in my case... I weight 314. If I follow this guideline I would have to eat 3,140 cals per day to avoid starvation mode. (10 x 314). I don't think so. According to fitday my basal is 2200. So, what gives.

Now if I calculate my LEAN BODY WEIGHT, not my TOTAL weight, then it will make sense. That's the reason I would like to read the theory behind the concept. I think the "guideline" is not as black and white as portrayed in here.

CuteWolf

ps... I'm a researcher and I get all weird when numbers don't tell me the whole story.