Where your calories come from

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bnjchandler
bnjchandler Posts: 6 Member
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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
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
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    Doesn't matter.
  • Carnhot
    Carnhot Posts: 367 Member
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    Though if all your calories come from doughnuts, you will reach your calorie limit without reaching your nutritional requirements or satisfying your hunger.
  • bnjchandler
    bnjchandler Posts: 6 Member
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    Thank you!
  • ReaderGirl3
    ReaderGirl3 Posts: 868 Member
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    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
    meaganseafit Posts: 19 Member
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    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!

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