TDEE meal planner

    TDEE meal planner
    calculate & build instantly

    Enter your client's stats, auto-calculate their TDEE, and generate a macro-balanced meal plan — all in one tool. No spreadsheets, no guesswork.

    What is a TDEE meal planner?

    TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is the number of calories your client burns per day including exercise. A TDEE meal planner takes that number and builds a complete meal plan around it — with the right macro split for their goal. MacroFuel combines a research-backed TDEE calculator (Mifflin-St Jeor equation × activity multiplier) with an auto-build meal plan engine, so you go from client stats to a finished plan in minutes.

    How MacroFuel calculates TDEE

    Input your client's age, weight, height, gender, and activity level. MacroFuel uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to calculate BMR, then applies an activity multiplier (sedentary to very active) to determine TDEE. From there, it adjusts calories based on goal — deficit for cutting, surplus for bulking, maintenance for recomp. The macro split is automatically set but fully customizable.

    From TDEE to a finished meal plan in 2 minutes

    Once TDEE and macros are set, click Auto-Build. MacroFuel fills every meal from a 200+ food database — portioned to hit your exact calorie and macro targets. Swap foods, adjust portions, and watch the live macro dashboard update in real-time. When you're happy, export a branded PDF and send it to your client. The entire process takes under 2 minutes.

    Why coaches choose MacroFuel

    Built-In TDEE Calculator

    Mifflin-St Jeor equation with activity multipliers — no external tools needed.

    Goal-Based Adjustments

    Automatic calorie surplus/deficit based on cutting, bulking, or maintenance goals.

    Customizable Macro Splits

    Start with recommended splits and fine-tune protein, carbs, and fat to your preference.

    Auto-Build from TDEE

    One click generates a complete meal plan hitting your calculated calorie and macro targets.

    Real-Time Macro Dashboard

    Live tracking of calories, protein, carbs, and fat as you modify the plan.

    Branded PDF Export

    Professional meal plan PDFs with your coaching brand for client delivery.

    Trusted by coaches worldwide

    See what personal trainers and nutrition coaches say about MacroFuel.

    "MacroFuel cut my meal planning time from 2 hours to 10 minutes per client. The branded PDFs look incredible."

    Sarah M.

    Online PT, London

    "Finally a tool built for coaches, not consumers. The macro precision is exactly what I needed for my prep clients."

    Jake R.

    Bodybuilding Coach

    "The AI plan generation is a game-changer. I describe the diet and it builds a complete plan that hits every macro target."

    Priya K.

    Nutrition Coach, Toronto

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What formula does the TDEE calculator use?

    MacroFuel uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, which is considered the most accurate BMR formula for most populations, multiplied by an activity factor.

    Can I override the TDEE calculation?

    Yes. The calculator provides a recommendation, but you can manually set calories and macro targets to any values you prefer.

    Does it account for different activity levels?

    Yes. Choose from sedentary, lightly active, moderately active, very active, or extra active — each applies a different multiplier to BMR.

    Can I use this for cutting and bulking?

    Yes. Set a goal of weight loss, lean bulk, or maintenance and MacroFuel adjusts the calorie target accordingly.

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