My cousin was asking me if a low fat, low calorie or low carb diet was best for her if she wanted to lose around 170 lbs. I couldn't give her an answer because I honestly had no clue. She wants a diet that'll work somewhat fast and that will help her become a healthy weight and lose some pounds. If anyone knows which one is better, please tell me! I want to help my cousin out and give her an answer! Thanks! :)Saturday, December 17, 2011
Which Is Better? A Low Carb, Low Fat Or Low Calorie Diet?
My cousin was asking me if a low fat, low calorie or low carb diet was best for her if she wanted to lose around 170 lbs. I couldn't give her an answer because I honestly had no clue. She wants a diet that'll work somewhat fast and that will help her become a healthy weight and lose some pounds. If anyone knows which one is better, please tell me! I want to help my cousin out and give her an answer! Thanks! :)
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David - calorie reduction, with a nutritionally balanced diet. gimmick diets are unsustainable after goals are reached. learn to eat properly from the get go, and you will succeed.
ReplyDeletesandra b - Low calorie and regular exercise is the best diet regime. Low calorie is food in moderation so you can also achieve low fat and low carb at the same time.
ReplyDeleteMike M - well its clear u need to lower ur caloric intake... but ur answer is low carbohydrate (and by low carb im not talkin extreme under 30g ketogenic diet but just keep it under 100g carbs a day with moderate fats and moderate protein. and those 100g carbs should come from no more than 1 serving of fruit, green leafy vegetables, and other complex carbs such as sweet potatoes or brown rice
ReplyDeleteDYING TO BE SKINNY - calorie. if you cut out carbs or fat-- you have to cut out half your diet. it SUCKS. at least with calorie counting you can have chocolate if you eat 1500 claories aday. not more, not less. too little is also unhealthy and puts your body into starvation mode.
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idk why everyone is getting thumbed down. theres a site on the web called "calorie count" and its like this online forum where people, who are overweight, motivate each to lose weight and find super low calorie treats and snacks. its a really great site i encourage her to check it out!
EddySays - Diet is what we eat for like, not something we do.
ReplyDelete80% of weight loss is diet.
You can eat a healthy diet and lose weight.
You can eat a healthy diet and exercise and lose more weight.
You can exercise and eat a poor diet and not lose and even gain weight.
A good healthy diet high in fiber, lean meats, eggs, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, antioxidant foods, healthy beverages and low in added sugar and salt help people lose weight, lower cholesterol, increase energy, improve brain function, lower blood pressure, reduce cancer risk and have a more positive lifestyle!
You need to eat a lot more food and a lot more fiber!
Diets that exclude foods from any food group are fad diets and do not lead to permanent weight loss or solve any other health issues.
First, try to kick your fiber intake to 40 grams of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Whatever you do, get your fiber from your food, not from a jar.
Fruits and vegetables have good fiber in them. A high fiber diet increases the metabolism.
Try a breakfast cereal with at least 20% of recommended daily allowance of fiber in it. They are usually low in sugar so there is a double benefit. Blueberries or raspberries on top add more fiber and antioxidants. But fresh or frozen, not the kind in syrup.
Raw nuts are a great source of fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Avocados are the best.
Lots of beans, peas, and grains are high fiber. Whole grain breads. Fiber kicks up the metabolism so you actually burn more calories. These foods will give you more gas in the beginning but if eaten daily, the bacteria in the digestive tract will elevate lowering the gas output.
This will get you on the path for a healthy daily bowel movement. This helps clean the system and aids healthy digestion.
I know it goes against everything you've heard but eating lots of the right foods will actually help you lose weight!
Next, take an age appropriate basic daily multivitamin. Don't look at your multivitamin as nutrition but more as an insurance policy. Think of it as filling in the gaps in your daily diet as opposed to a primary source of nutrients.
Last, you have to drink lots of water to be healthy. But you can disguise it. Fill your glass all the way full with ice before pouring low sugar beverages. Try iced green tea with a splash of orange juice in it for sweet. More antioxidants. Add lemon juice to water for flavor. Slice up a cucumber and float it in pitcher of water. Gives it salty fresh taste. But you must drink up to 100 oz of water daily to help your body get rid of waste and the toxins it contains.
You must combine a healthy diet with exercise to multiply the benefit. Whether an hour a day in the weight room or just a 30 minute brisk walk every day, the added benefit of a regular exercise program really do increase and accelerate healthy weight loss.
Luck.
I lost 30 pounds in 5 months by spending my money at the grocery and gym.
Josh - Low-carb as it actually improves your health. Weight loss is just an affect of it. You should not give opinion with such an important diet/lifestyle - but rather she should educate herself.
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