low TDEEs, is it heightist?

[livelablove]

I am 5ft0 and it seems like if I ever made it to my goal weight, my TDEE would be really low. This seems really unfair especially as I just worked out DH is allowed 2900cals. So it is also sexist! Hmm well this diet was popularised by a man (Dr. Mosley!)

[BigChocFrenzy]

TDEE is also ageist !

BreadandWine regained an inch in height by doing pullups, prodded encouraged on the exercise thread. However, very few adults can even attempt pullups. The alternative of a medieval torture rack probably violates Health & Safety regs.

Increasing weight would increase TDEE, not good unless it's muscle.

You probably don't want a sex change operation.

So, the only factor you can change is your exercise level.
At 58 and 5'3" my TDEE would be

[livelablove]

Wow, that's amazing that breadandwine regained an inch! Must have been really good for the spine, which is interesting to me with my back problems. However I think you may be right about the pull Ups.
O.k I guess I am going to have to give this exercise thing of which you speak a go.

[Eastpoint]

I've grown since I was 26, 1 ½ inches. Pilates & not working in an office is my guess. Sadly I've also grown out as well

[livelablove]

Haha

[livelablove]

Haha I have always joked I am under tall, not overweight. I am not sure even pilates will help me grow to 6'6 though.

[TalkinPeace]

TDEE does not discriminate.
It just makes us face the reality
eg that I am taller than my DD but being 30 years older have the same TDEE !

but getting fit will make the weight loss easier