High fat los carb
bellabonbons
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I know that losing weight is easy on the low carb high fat diet. No need to count calories and the pounds fall off. Has anyone used this diet and had blood work afterwards to check cholesterol and lippid values ? Thanks.
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Nope. You still have to count calories.0
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Restricting carbohydrates is just another way to create a calorie deficit. It's one that some people do find very successful though -- but typically only if they can maintain it.0
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Weight loss is calories in vs calories out.
You should be eating balanced diet, and as far as "low this, high that" goes find what works for you.
I personally eat moderately everything, and it works great for me.
Which ever way you choose, you still need to create calorie deficit to lose weight.
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A slight calorie deficit is still needed in order to lose weight on a LCHF diet. For many it seems easier because their appetite drops and carb cravings are reduced so eating less is simple. For some the diet just seems to agree with them and they can lose weight with a smaller deficit; this seems to be mainly true for those with some sort of insulin resistance.
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bellabonbons wrote: »I know that losing weight is easy on the low carb high fat diet. No need to count calories and the pounds fall off.
It is not easy. After some initial fast loss of water weight, one loses according to calorie deficit. I do low carb/keto and I count calories. I've had a slow but steady loss.
Everyone is different and no one way of eating is good for everyone. I chose low carb because for me, what I eat makes me feel less hungry.
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I am on this diet and while I have not done any bloodworm I have been obtaining other measurements. It has had a positive effect of my metabolic age, bone density, visceral fat around the organs and percent body fat.0
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Bloodwork haha0
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wrong, low carb by itself does nothing for fat loss in the absence of a caloric deficit
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Above flow chart would be correct for the old-school Atkins low carb, high protein, high fat, but now we have learned that low-carb, MODERATE protein, high fat is much better. Excess protein converts to sugar which ends up as fat.
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nosebag1212 wrote: »wrong, low carb by itself does nothing for fat loss in the absence of a caloric deficit
I love this chart!
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Some positive health effects from a LCHF diet can be seen before any significant weight loss occurs. Health benefits can often be seen in optimal weight individuals who switch to a LCHF diet even when there is no weight loss.0 -
Some positive health effects from a LCHF diet can be seen before any significant weight loss occurs. Health benefits can often be seen in optimal weight individuals who switch to a LCHF diet even when there is no weight loss.
Couldn't that be from people being mindful and not over eating on possibly calorie dense foods. Then the LCHF diet just happens to to happen at the same time they start to pay attention.0 -
Couldn't what be? You will note the non specific, non sourced thrust of "some positive effects"
No point in discussing when it's made up info to support feels
That chart is pretty good though ...0 -
What's your definition of "easy"?? I tried low carb back in the day, and no way could I sustain it.0
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It's not made up to support feels. There are studies -- that have been posted numerous times -- that show improved health markers from a low carb diet with little to no weight loss.
I do agree there's no point in discussing it though.0 -
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AlabasterVerve wrote: »It's not made up to support feels. There are studies -- that have been posted numerous times -- that show improved health markers from a low carb diet with little to no weight loss.
I do agree there's no point in discussing it though.
I've been here a while
I have never encountered any study posted that shows this
Please do link...I do like to read the source material where possible0 -
nosebag1212 wrote: »wrong, low carb by itself does nothing for fat loss in the absence of a caloric deficit
This is fantastic!0 -
I'm sorry that's not something I'll do any longer -- it's a complete waste of my time. If you're interested in the topic Google will readily throw up the results for you.AlabasterVerve wrote: »It's not made up to support feels. There are studies -- that have been posted numerous times -- that show improved health markers from a low carb diet with little to no weight loss.
I do agree there's no point in discussing it though.
I've been here a while
I have never encountered any study posted that shows this
Please do link...I do like to read the source material where possible
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Some positive health effects from a LCHF diet can be seen before any significant weight loss occurs. Health benefits can often be seen in optimal weight individuals who switch to a LCHF diet even when there is no weight loss.
So, #5 in the chart above? makes sense then. The chart that is.
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Expatmommy79 wrote: »Nope. You still have to count calories.
You may not have to count calories. But if you aren't losing weight on a low carb/high fat diet, it hasn't created a calorie deficit for you - and then if your goal is to reduce weight (rather than control blood sugar - for example) then you will also need to count calories.0 -
Ah
Ok I've read enough background work to support my view that low carb is simply a matter of personal choice and holds no specific benefits over low fat or the broader CICO umbrella, if you can't be bothered that's fine by me0 -
Some positive health effects from a LCHF diet can be seen before any significant weight loss occurs. Health benefits can often be seen in optimal weight individuals who switch to a LCHF diet even when there is no weight loss.
Couldn't that be from people being mindful and not over eating on possibly calorie dense foods. Then the LCHF diet just happens to to happen at the same time they start to pay attention.
That is possible, but so is improved health for some on a calorie matched low carb diet. Triglycerides tend to go down, HDL goes up, LP a improves, LDL tends to convert to pattern A, insulin resistance improves and blood sugars drop, skin can clear up and cognitive functions improve.
I feel healthier on a low carb diet. I can eat 2000-2500 calories per day, not exercise and not gain anything. My blood glucose stays good unless I eat carbs. No more reactive hypoglycaemia... All good for me.Couldn't what be? You will note the non specific, non sourced thrust of "some positive effects"
No point in discussing when it's made up info to support feels
That chart is pretty good though ...
The feels? Right._Terrapin_ wrote: »
Some positive health effects from a LCHF diet can be seen before any significant weight loss occurs. Health benefits can often be seen in optimal weight individuals who switch to a LCHF diet even when there is no weight loss.
So, #5 in the chart above? makes sense then. The chart that is.
Could be true for some things. Maybe why I am often not hungry likeI used to get. It wouldn't explain lab improvements or clearer skin or other health improvements... Could help explain increased happiness...0 -
It's not necessary to consume 50% over the rda of fat...
Calorie deficit is all you need for weight loss0 -
Eating low carb is easiER for me for weight loss, only because the constant hunger and cravings have pretty much disappeared. But I still have to weigh, count and log my calories.
You can absolutely gain weight eating this way, especially if you don't keep the above points in check.. Calories don't magically disappear on a low carb/keto diet.0 -
Some positive health effects from a LCHF diet can be seen before any significant weight loss occurs. Health benefits can often be seen in optimal weight individuals who switch to a LCHF diet even when there is no weight loss.
Any diet that results in weight loss and improved body comp will result in better health markers...even the Twinkie diet improved health markers, because weight loss.
Lchf isn't necessary for anything, it is just a way to get into a calorie deficit
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From what I can see these health markers attritibutable to low carb as opposed to weight loss are the equivalent of toxins for detox
Vague and unsubstantiated but constantly repeated in the hope that constant repetition is in itself persuasive
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I think it is pretty cool science can stop and be reversed. Someone stops losing weight at 1500 calories but changes nothing and increases their calorie up to 67% above maintenance and not gain weight, all while not exercising. This is unreal.0
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