If it's calories in/ calories out

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  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    I'm sure what you eat can affect calories out - for instance, while 16:8 IF seems to work fine for me, I suspect if I ate a massive meal with loads of fat with all my calories mid afternoon and nothing else that I'd likely burn less - as I'd probably be tired more of the time for a start, my body working a bit slower.

    And some foods in some quantities may, one way or another, make you remove calories not yet burnt from your system - so the 'calories out' bit is again changed.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    I didn't say in this thread, more the general consensus that for weight loss it's a standard equation and where the calories come from doesn't matter. But if foods have impacts on hormones that in turn impact metabolism then the source of calories does matter. But many people refuse this idea.

    Those impacts are not really significant within realistic limits unless you have an actual disease.

    Yes, things might not go smoothly if you get all your calories by drinking HFCS, but no one is going to do that.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    I didn't say in this thread, more the general consensus that for weight loss it's a standard equation and where the calories come from doesn't matter. But if foods have impacts on hormones that in turn impact metabolism then the source of calories does matter. But many people refuse this idea.

    Those impacts are not really significant within realistic limits unless you have an actual disease.

    Yes, things might not go smoothly if you get all your calories by drinking HFCS, but no one is going to do that.

    agreed.

    Hence why macro targets to go with your cal targets works well.
  • irleshay
    irleshay Posts: 102 Member
    Wfte, I have no hard scientific answers, but I do have hypothyroidism. To my knowledge, my medication doesn't add on extra calories. In fact, it's known for increasing energy and metabolism. Because of that I once increased my dosage on my own, which led to heart palpitations and trouble breathing. And a scolding from my doctor. So no, in my case it doesn't add on pounds. I do carry some extra weight. One doctor has said that's not due to my condition because the medication would have corrected it -- I'm not sure I agree that the medicine takes care of everything.

    In any case, using My Fitness Pal has helped me shed a few pounds in week 1 (combined with exercise, of course). I'm hoping to continue that trend and lose more. I believe people with hypothyroidism do need slightly lower calorie intakes, but with some exercise and diet management it should all work out. You might want to consult your endocrinologist (I'm assuming you have one, and the condition, if you're asking) and a nutritionist to get the best results.

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