Macronutrient Confusion!!!!!!!!!

TheMrsGlock

Ok I need some opinions! Here's the problem:

Mom lost 20lbs (from 200lbs) following a low FAT diet and limiting her calories. Male riend lost 20lbs (from 220) on a low CARB diet. Both in a 2 month period. Both watched their calories, mom much much more than my male friend. I have been watching calories but not macronutrients with no results after a month and a half (i've posted previously about it). SO my question is....

which diet works, low FAT or low CARB, and why?? :huh:

(note: i understand that lifestyle changes, and not diet, are what we should aim for. however, with a wedding and hawaii honeymoon at the end of this april, i feel a temporary diet is necessary from now until then).

amy1612

Ok I need some opinions! Here's the problem:

Mom lost 20lbs (from 200lbs) following a low FAT diet and limiting her calories. Male riend lost 20lbs (from 220) on a low CARB diet. Both in a 2 month period. Both watched their calories, mom much much more than my male friend. I have been watching calories but not macronutrients with no results after a month and a half (i've posted previously about it). SO my question is....

which diet works, low FAT or low CARB, and why?? :huh:

(note: i understand that lifestyle changes, and not diet, are what we should aim for. however, with a wedding and hawaii honeymoon at the end of this april, i feel a temporary diet is necessary from now until then).

Both will work, as they will both have a reduction in calories.

calamity71

They had more weight to lose than you. Your weight will come off slower when you don't have much to lose. Try to drink your water....8 glasses a day. Log everyday. I peeked through your diary and these were the two things that popped out at me.