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Although some people (including myself) do believe that the composition of your calories matters for weight loss, I think pretty much everyone agrees that the amount of calories you take in vs. the amount you expend is the primary factor determining weight loss. However, fat is very calorie dense and if you eat less fat,…
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I never actually made any dietary recommendation, I just asked a couple questions because the poster did not give any information other than that he had "drastically reduced" his diet. Yes, my example was extreme, I was just pointing out that meeting macro nutrient goals doesn't really say anything about what nutrition one…
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I'm not trying to be argumentative, but lets say your goals were 40/30/30 protein/fat/carbs, with a 2000 calorie goal. You could get that by eating 3 chicken breasts, 5 tbsp. of vegetable oil, and 1.5 cups of white flour (approximately). Do you suppose anyone would survive long on that diet? I was really just asking the…
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He could be meeting macro nutrients, and still not getting adequate quantities of any of the other thousands of nutrients a body needs. If all his fats are trans-fats, and there is no fiber or inadequate vitamins and minerals, how is his body going to be healthy? Especially if you are on a calorie restricted diet, it can…
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I agree that weight training is probably a good idea, but you might also consider if you are getting adequate nutrition. It is completely possible to reduce calorie intake (and thereby lose weight), but not be giving your body the nutrients it needs to keep in good shape. Protein has been mentioned, but there are many…
