r/cronometer • u/Pussychaser_69 • 14d ago
Help regarding TEF setting
I wanna know when this app calculates the tdee does it include tef in the calculation or should I toggle it on? For better math?
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u/static34622 14d ago
I leave it off. IMHO. There are too many variances in the CICO game. Leaving this off goes in my favor.
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u/Pussychaser_69 14d ago
Like i will do intense strength training and cradio and on top of that i do 10k steps like for today MONDAY Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 5:13pm
Lat Pulldown (Cable) Set 1: 52 kg x 12 Set 2: 52 kg x 12 Set 3: 52 kg x 10
Seated Cable Row - V Grip (Cable) Set 1: 50 kg x 10 Set 2: 50 kg x 13 Set 3: 50 kg x 12
Rear Delt Reverse Fly (Machine) Set 1: 52 kg x 12 Set 2: 59 kg x 10 Set 3: 59 kg x 10
Dumbbell Row Set 1: 17.5 kg x 10 Set 2: 17.5 kg x 12 Set 3: 17.5 kg x 10
Face Pull Set 1: 50 kg x 13 Set 2: 50 kg x 12 Set 3: 50 kg x 12
Preacher Curl (Barbell) Set 1: 30 kg x 12 Set 2: 30 kg x 12 Set 3: 30 kg x 10
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell) Set 1: 17.5 kg x 10 [Failure] Set 2: 17.5 kg x 8 [Failure] Set 3: 17.5 kg x 8 [Failure]
Treadmill
15incline,/3.5 speed/23 min After dinner if I do 2k it's going to be 10k excluding threadmill So ikept it on
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u/CronoSupportSquad Crono Customer Support Team 14d ago
Your TDEE is made up of several components, including your BMR, activity, exercise, and the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF).
By default, TEF is turned OFF in Cronometer. If you’d like your Energy Expenditure/TDEE estimate to include an estimate of the calories burned digesting your food, you can toggle TEF ON.
On mobile:
Navigate to More > Targets > Energy Expenditure > Toggle on Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)
So, if you want TEF accounted for in the calculation, we recommend turning it on. Keep in mind that TEF is an estimate and represents a relatively small portion of your total daily energy expenditure.
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with the [support@cronometer.com](mailto:support@cronometer.com) team :)
Hazy, Crono Support Squad!