@UpDownAround: How would you calculate your daily maintenance calorie requirements using those online calculators? Since you are counting exercise calories, would you use the “sedentary” setting for the daily activity level? Would you attempt to choose the activity level that strictly pertains to your normal daily activity aside from exercise? For instance, the difference between sitting at the desk all day long compared to walking around constantly and doing errands after work. The problem here is on many if not most calorie calculators, they use the number of times you exercise every weak to determine your activity level for its calculation. At best it would s a WAG. I guess it ultimately comes down to trial and error. All this can do is give one a starting point. I would like to determine the best starting point.

I made the mistake of saying in a previous post that BMR relies on both BMI and activity level. Of course this is not correct. But a more accurate calculation would use percent body fat. For shits and giggles, I am thinking of spending a couple dollars on body fat calipers. My OCD is compelling me to calculate my actual percent body fat. Knowing this will help me sleep better at night.

PS I have always looked to large rich desserts for calories. I may change this to more frequent smaller meals and snacks. BTW What is a higher calorie fruit?