Protein and fats

Weight loss isn't just about calories, contrary to what the poster above says. For example, 100 calories of broccoli is treated far differently by the body than 100 calories of of cake.

The best approach to weight loss can be a simple matter of Calories in versus Calories out but it really does depend on the source of the calories. Essentially its the way in which the body processes the "fuel".

Keto diets prove that counting calories is far less significant for weight loss than counting carbs. In Keto your body switches to burning fat as a fuel source rather than carbs. It doesn't work for everyone but it is something to consider if you are dieting to lose weight.

You will certainly get enough fat and protein on a Keto diet. Additionally you will find that it is far easier to eat healthier foods on Keto because there is virtually no packaged food that doesn't contain carbs so you switch to eating non-starchy vegetables, fruits (berries) nuts, seeds and protein rich foods like full fat dairy, meat, poultry, fish and eggs.

Also realize that exercise is still an important factor in weight loss. It aids in the process but realistically unless you exercise like an athlete, you won't lose a lot of weight doing exercise.

General fitness accounts for 10% or less of calories burned whereas athletic fitness accounts for 30% or more. This was a featured article on My Fitness Pal a number of months ago.

Overall try to remember that weight loss takes time. In order for it to be successful you need to adopt a plan that works for the rest of your life. Changing what you eat, your eating habits and moving more are the keys to success.

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Weight loss isn't just about calories, contrary to what the poster above says. For example, 100 calories of broccoli is treated far differently by the body than 100 calories of of cake.

The best approach to weight loss can be a simple matter of Calories in versus Calories out but it really does depend on the source of the calories. Essentially its the way in which the body processes the "fuel".

Keto diets prove that counting calories is far less significant for weight loss than counting carbs. In Keto your body switches to burning fat as a fuel source rather than carbs. It doesn't work for everyone but it is something to consider if you are dieting to lose weight.

You will certainly get enough fat and protein on a Keto diet. Additionally you will find that it is far easier to eat healthier foods on Keto because there is virtually no packaged food that doesn't contain carbs so you switch to eating non-starchy vegetables, fruits (berries) nuts, seeds and protein rich foods like full fat dairy, meat, poultry, fish and eggs.

Also realize that exercise is still an important factor in weight loss. It aids in the process but realistically unless you exercise like an athlete, you won't lose a lot of weight doing exercise.

General fitness accounts for 10% or less of calories burned whereas athletic fitness accounts for 30% or more. This was a featured article on My Fitness Pal a number of months ago.

Overall try to remember that weight loss takes time. In order for it to be successful you need to adopt a plan that works for the rest of your life. Changing what you eat, your eating habits and moving more are the keys to success.

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There is no vegetable, starchy or otherwise, that does not contain carbs. And I would be hard-put to call potatoes or butternut squash unhealthy. Starch isn't bad.