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    Low carb or low fat

    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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    • Posts: 9,562 Member
      It depends on your goals. What are your goals?
    • Posts: 9
      following.
    • Posts: 4,925 Member
      No one knows the answer to that question.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 2,493 Member
      Balance.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 22 Member
      RodaRose wrote: »
      It depends on your goals. What are your goals?

      To loose weight and tone up
    • 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.
    • Posts: 2,925 Member
      yarwell wrote: »
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      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
    • 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.
    • Posts: 10,477 Member
      eric_sg61 wrote: »
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      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/
    • Posts: 10,322 Member
      Neither. A balanced diet is the answer. Now what that means for you? Nobody knows.
    • Posts: 2,925 Member
      yarwell wrote: »
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      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.

    • 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.
    • 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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      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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