To loose weight. ?

Fivefootcaloriecounter
Fivefootcaloriecounter Posts: 123 Member
edited November 27 in Getting Started
Hi All just a quick question but can u still loose weight if your in a calorie deficit but still eat carbs or unhealthy foods ?

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  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    edited June 2018
    Yes!

    Eta:

    Please take the time to read through the stickies you're going to find via this link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-general-health-fitness-and-diet-must-reads#latest
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Fivefootcaloriecounter wrote: »
    Hi All just a quick question but can u still loose weight if your in a calorie deficit but still eat carbs or unhealthy foods ?

    To lose weight, you just need a calorie deficit.
  • Deviette
    Deviette Posts: 978 Member
    Yes
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    To be able to be in a calorie deficit for any length or time, it's advisable (possibly necessary) to stop demonizing foods, food groups and nutrients, get balanced, neutral and complete information, and use critical thinking.
  • Fivefootcaloriecounter
    Fivefootcaloriecounter Posts: 123 Member
    . Just one more question if that's ok ? Does the type of food you eat have an effect on the type of weight you loose ? I.e., if I ate low carb would my arms be slimmer ? Or is it just purely calorie deficit ?
  • 100_PROOF_
    100_PROOF_ Posts: 1,168 Member
    Carbs don't cause you to gain weight. I think you need to go back and read the stickies because you are misunderstood.
    Calorie deficit- weight loss
  • Deviette
    Deviette Posts: 978 Member
    edited June 2018
    Never worry about asking questions, that how we learn.

    Nope, you cannot spot point weight loss. If you see anything that claims that they can, it's definitely BS. Deficit is all that matters. Ignoring all other nutritional effects, you will lose weight exactly the same by eating 100kcals less of fried bread than if you ate 100kcals less of kale. Where weight loss occurs is all down to genetics. Personally I lose weight first in my arms, and I lose very very little in my thighs.

    The different diet methods are all down to what works for you. Many people like a low carb diet, as they feel they can eat quite a large quantity of less calorie dense food for the same amount of calories as they would if they were eating carbohydrates. Personally I don't like low carb because I do not feel satisfied with lower carbs, so I eat less other food to make up for it. As long as you stick to the calorie goal, it doesn't really matter how you get those calories. What matters is using a plan that works for you, makes you feel satisfied with what you're eating, and keeps you under your calorie goal
  • Fivefootcaloriecounter
    Fivefootcaloriecounter Posts: 123 Member
    Aww thanks guys xx
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Fivefootcaloriecounter wrote: »
    . Just one more question if that's ok ? Does the type of food you eat have an effect on the type of weight you loose ? I.e., if I ate low carb would my arms be slimmer ? Or is it just purely calorie deficit ?

    calorie deficit.

    a lot of people claim to feel slimmer on low carb as you lose water weight quickly.
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    edited June 2018
    Absolutely! I love carbs and "unhealthy" foods. So far I'm down about 180lbs.

    Also, as far as "healthy" vs "unhealthy" goes: once you've eating an overall healthy daily diet, you don't get bonus points for extra healthy. Unless you are allergic to, have an intolerance for, or other medical issue regarding certain foods, there are no bad foods.
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    Fivefootcaloriecounter wrote: »
    . Just one more question if that's ok ? Does the type of food you eat have an effect on the type of weight you loose ? I.e., if I ate low carb would my arms be slimmer ? Or is it just purely calorie deficit ?

    Nope. You cannot spot reduce fat. Not with foods, not with exercise. Your body decides where it's going to use the excess fat from in order to fuel your body while eating at a deficit. Except through surgical means, we have no control over where we lose fat from first or last.
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