You burn
per day — your maintenance
Your body burns a set number of calories every single day — whether you track it or not. Losing the gut, holding steady, building: every one of them starts with knowing yours. Run it. 60 seconds. No restrictions, just the math.
This morning's weight, not the one you tell people. The math only tells the truth if you do.
Four numbers needed: age, height, weight — and be honest about the activity level.