Low fat or low carb?

[Anonymous]

Which diet do you like?

I much more like low fat. It makes my skin better and doesn't make me as weak and flat as low-carb if I'm in a caloric deficit. Also I can eat much more food, a lot of vegetables and fruits.

Low fat

Low carb

I like moderate fat and carbs

I eat whatever

[wowzer]

You get more bang for your buck by skimping on the fat, but it shouldn't be super low and you need your essentials. Carbs should only be enough for needs and you can have one generous carb meal and it won't break the bank.

Guidelines
Protein 20-25%
Carbs 40-50%
Fats 15-30%

1g of protein or 1g of carb has 4cals, but 1g of fat has 9. High protein and fibre are very important tools in a diet. Exercise is a must. Diet alone will make your life a misery.

[willmud743]

studies have shown that the low-fat, low-carb diets lose the same amount of weight. it's better to just stick to the one than is easiest for you and doesn't make you want to "treat yourself"

[Asker]

Depends on the bodyfat level. For an obese or average person it doesn't matter, but for already lean individuals carbs are more beneficial because of their protein sparing properties.

[aamy811]

Low fat. I became a vegetarian to cut most of my fat and it helped me loose 15lbs. But I love carbs, they give me energy. But only complex brown carbs. You still need some fats (because your brain is mostly fat), but fatty acids like avocados

[bubbletrouble]

Low carb, no carbs, your body will burn through the fat

[Asker]

And then muscle.

[Flex4Ever]

i like a mix but if i had to choose i'd go with high carb low fat

[neoagent1]

"low fat" foods have extra sugar in them so they don't taste like complete garbage. I'd rather eat the fat, lower the carbs, and force the body to burn through the fat energy storage

[AdamThomas]

Neither. I like food.