Calories calories calories!

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  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    I don't think so. Carbs fat and protein are all metabolized differently.
    Hmm.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    I'm going to say yes and no. A guy lost weight on a twinkie diet that maintained low calories. That said, I will add the calories are also numbers that indicate the energy in a food but the way your body uses them has an impact as well. The less processed the food, the more work it takes you body to digest and absorb the nutrients and calories. If you have 100 calories of mint chocolate Aero bar and 100 Calories of apple, the Fibre in the apple takes more work for the body to digest, leaving a lower net caloric effect for your body to fuel other activities. Try to reduce the amount of processed foods.
    The Thermic Effect of Food (TEF) is based upon macronutrient composition, not how "processed" it is. Protein has a TEF of approximately 25%; carbs around 5-6%, fat 2-3%. Here's a reference which explains the process in detail (read the section titled "Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)":

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/metabolic-rate-overview.html
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    yes, but you may not be healthy. The macros come to play when considering how the body functions. Would 1800 calorie diet including 1800 calories of candy and potato chips cause you to lose weight (if you use 2300 calories)? Yes. Would you feel well and be able to function properly? Not likely for long. For health's sake, a diet that includes adequate PROTEIN, carbs, fiber, and good fats is essential for optimum health.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Yes, it is about the calories.

    BUT you will feel fuller if you eat protein at every meal and nutrient rich foods with a lot of volume, like fruits and vegetables.

    It is easier to eat at a deficit if you eat small meals or snacks over the day, and don't go too long without eating.

    For a lot of people it is easier to eat one or two large meals. Fat is satiating also.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    and i dont mean just lose weight i mean transform your body i think thats more than just calories u have to look at other things too
    Transforming your body changes the whole context of the question. Weight loss is all about calories in - calories out. Body composition is about calories, macro/micronutrient intake and training.

    ^^this
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    Why did you post this if you already knew the answer to your question?

    This topic has been covered many times.
  • rapat
    rapat Posts: 108 Member
    Seriously, if you know the answer and want to ignore people's comments, why are you posting?
  • jack1925
    jack1925 Posts: 186 Member
    Yes and no is my answer to if it's all about the calories or not. As much as I'd like to try a diet where I eat nothing but 1200 calories a day of just junk and sweets (even though, I know that's not what you were planning on doing, ;-P ). However, when I first started dieting almost 3 years ago, I lost 25 pounds in 8 weeks by eating only 1200 calories a day. Of course over time I've lost track and fell of the trail and lost my way. Starting tomorrow I'll be starting my 1200 calorie a day diet again in hpoes of losing 40 pounds in 2013... I'll keep you posted and let you know how it goes this time around. :-) Good luck!

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