My experience

49DegreesNorth wrote: »

estherdragonbat wrote: »

49DegreesNorth wrote: »

RGv2 wrote: »

49DegreesNorth wrote: »

If you eat the right amount of calories but from the wrong source it will not work.

What won't work? Weight loss, desired aesthetics or both?

I would argue that, dependent upon your goals, that would most certainly work. If the goal is simple reduction of BF% and "getting in better shape" just eating the proper amount of calories would certainly work (see the twinkie diet). It may not be the most optimal, but it'd work.

I know many on here and IRL that followed the plan of eating a balanced diet, hitting their macros and calories, all while fitting in treats and were able to reach their goals.

I do not agree. You will perhaps lose some BF, together with LBM. You will also slow your metabolism to the point of requiring you to restrict additionally calories in a downward spiral

The idea is to do this in a healthy and efficient manner, without going to any form of damaging extremes

Incorrect. Your metabolism naturally slows down as you shrink.

I was referring to your statement that the source is ininfluent to weight reduction, that only calories are what matters. Or at least that is what i understood from your answer to me. And to me that is incorrect. Sorce is fundamental in the preservation of energy, metabolism and LBM. At least in my experience