Calorie count or low carb high protein?

Eating in a calorie deficit is how you lose weight. Eating low carb can help some sustain the deficit (though it's generally high fat, not high protein), but it isn't necessary unless for medical reasons.

As for your body fat percentage...how much protein are you getting now? Are you doing any sort of strength/resistance training to preserve muscle?

I've recently heard recommendations for eating a high protein diet. I'm sure someone will be recommending something else next year. But whatever you go with you must eat fewer calories than you burn in order to lose weight.

jenbenno wrote: »

Hi just wondering if anyone had any advice.... I want to loose a little more weight, however I feel like I'm loosing weight but still hold quite a high % of body fat. Can anyone advise what to work on? Thanks, Jen

1. Are you getting a calorie deficit?
2. Are you working out? I would suggest lifting weighs versus cardio, because it seems as though you are suggesting that you are losing weight but remaining the same shape (not toning up). Correct me if I am reading your post wrong though.
3. I would suggest more whole foods in your diet too, if you don't have your diet set up that way. I feel like you are able to eat more for less calories, depending on which end of the whole foods spectrum you are geared towards...but it also helps your body. For me personally I feel best on a whole foods diet, because it is less refined and processed things in my system. I go back and forth with it though, because...well balance is sometimes difficult.

JRSINAZ wrote: »

I do 1200 calories and shoot for 100 grams protein

That is really low for calories and protein levels for a male.

Op, what are your stats and goals? What is your current workout and calorie plan?


Btw, calories > all for weight loss.