Where your calories come from

bnjchandler

Does it necessarily matter where your calories come from? Or do I just have to make sure I don't go above the amount of calories I need to lose 2lb a week?

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Asher_Ethan

Doesn't matter.

Carnhot

Though if all your calories come from doughnuts, you will reach your calorie limit without reaching your nutritional requirements or satisfying your hunger.

bnjchandler

Thank you!

ReaderGirl3

In terms of weight loss it doesn't matter.

I eat all the foods that I like, which includes a wide variety of things, pay attention to portion sizes (food scale), and I stay within my calorie parameters. I eat everything from fast food several times a week, to veggies every day. I've lost around 50lbs, improved my health including stabilizing high glucose numbers into the 80s, and I've now been in maintenance for 3 years. Weight loss doesn't have to be complicated or painful-keep things simple and focus on doing things that are sustainable long term

meaganseafit

Technically, it does not matter where your calories come from if your sole goal is weightloss. But, to actually keep your energy up, and feel good and maintain your health - it's probably best to eat mostly whole foods. I'm all for throwing in some poptarts and donuts though! You will feel better if you cut out a good portion of the sugar you're eating and try to keep saturated fats to a minimum. But don't forget to live life and eat some yummy stuff along the way!