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Low carb or low fat

laurengilbert08
laurengilbert08 Posts: 22 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
which is better for long term weight loss and lean musscle? Low carb or low fat?

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  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    It depends on your goals. What are your goals?
  • marleemoo3051
    marleemoo3051 Posts: 9
    following.
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    No one knows the answer to that question.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    Why either extreme? Why not moderate amounts of all macro nutrients in a balance of nutritious foods you enjoy with an occasional treat food every now and then so that you have a sustainable way of eating?

    That's a pretty winning formula for most of the successful people on this site.
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Balance.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Why do you need to do either? I don't.

    But the answer to the question is that whatever is most sustainable for you will work best for you.
  • isulo_kura
    isulo_kura Posts: 818 Member
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    Why do you need to do either? I don't.

    But the answer to the question is that whatever is most sustainable for you will work best for you.

    ^^^ This.
  • laurengilbert08
    laurengilbert08 Posts: 22 Member
    RodaRose wrote: »
    It depends on your goals. What are your goals?

    To loose weight and tone up
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    laurengilbert08 wrote: »
    which is better for long term weight loss and lean musscle? Low carb or low fat?

    In comparison studies low carb tends to win if it isn't a draw. Low fat seldom wins.

    Low fat is so last century.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    yarwell wrote: »
    laurengilbert08 wrote: »
    which is better for long term weight loss and lean musscle? Low carb or low fat?

    In comparison studies low carb tends to win if it isn't a draw. Low fat seldom wins.

    Low fat is so last century.

    Don't you mean the people who live to be over a century
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    Why either extreme? Why not moderate amounts of all macro nutrients in a balance of nutritious foods you enjoy with an occasional treat food every now and then so that you have a sustainable way of eating?

    That's a pretty winning formula for most of the successful people on this site.

    /thread.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    eric_sg61 wrote: »
    yarwell wrote: »
    laurengilbert08 wrote: »
    which is better for long term weight loss and lean musscle? Low carb or low fat?

    In comparison studies low carb tends to win if it isn't a draw. Low fat seldom wins.

    Low fat is so last century.

    Don't you mean the people who live to be over a century

    nope, chocolate and olive oil at 110 - http://naturalsociety.com/110-year-old-man-says-5-foods-essential-longevity/
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Neither. A balanced diet is the answer. Now what that means for you? Nobody knows.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    yarwell wrote: »
    eric_sg61 wrote: »
    yarwell wrote: »
    laurengilbert08 wrote: »
    which is better for long term weight loss and lean musscle? Low carb or low fat?

    In comparison studies low carb tends to win if it isn't a draw. Low fat seldom wins.

    Low fat is so last century.

    Don't you mean the people who live to be over a century

    nope, chocolate and olive oil at 110 - http://naturalsociety.com/110-year-old-man-says-5-foods-essential-longevity/
    HMM interdesting FTA:
    2. Honey – Honey has long been among the top superfoods used to treat countless health conditions and boost overall health. This amazing bee-product possesses antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and antioxidant properties – making it one of the most beneficial foods to consume.

    Consume a diet low in salt, high in fruits and vegetables, and contain plenty of fiber and antioxidants.

  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    cityruss wrote: »
    Balance.
    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    Why either extreme? Why not moderate amounts of all macro nutrients in a balance of nutritious foods you enjoy with an occasional treat food every now and then so that you have a sustainable way of eating?

    That's a pretty winning formula for most of the successful people on this site.
    Bingo.

    Since you said "long term", I would say don't do anything you don't plan on doing for the rest of your life.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    Best for long term weight loss, maintenance and overall health? I'd bet that's: a nutrient dense diet of foods you like, some treats that you can fit in your day (and that don't derail you otherwise), and some exercise: weights and cardio.
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  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    eric_sg61 wrote: »

    Consume a diet low in salt, high in fruits and vegetables, and contain plenty of fiber and antioxidants.

    doesn't necessarily rule out high fat, I eat in the top 20% or higher of vegetables.
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