If calorie deficit is the way to go to loose weight then you can eat everything?

[kitty71]

There are scientific proof that calorie deficit is the best way to loose weight, am I right? Many trainers think so and nutritionists as well. So if tha is the way to go then you can't eat anything you want and do not get rid any type of food that may be considered bad nutritiotionally (sugar carbs, junk food) as long as you maintain yourself in a calorie deficit and still loose weight?

I was watching a video the other day about a gym trainer a woman and she was just pointing an example and said that even a person can gain weight eating chicker or what they consider healthy food or too much protein (healthy food, some fruits as well cuase they contain sugar) and you can even loose weight eating donuts. or junk food (unhealthy food) as long as you are in a calorie deficit.

So how a person knows what to eat i or how much to eat f you receive or read different type of information from different sources where some say, get rid of the carbs is bad for you, other studies says carbs are not the enemy, fat is the enemy stay away of it, fat is good (Cetogenic diet) or sugar in small amoutn is not bad, or if you are in a calorie deficit you can eat sugar and carbs or everything and it won't be harmful, others do not count calories either and they say is also good, as long as you eat balanced or others say read food labels and you can take it from there for your personal respective calorie intake, regardless of the type of food it is) some people dont understand how to read labels, they just go to a market buy the food and period believing that what they buy is heathy or nutritious for common sense, and not have time to read the labels of everything they buy and count calories (it is like a mathematic operation, LOL!!) before deciding iwhat to buy, imagine the hassle if the person

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buying lots and lots of groceries, reading throughly ingredients of each item they buy such , sugar, salt, fat fiber, contents to decide if that food is good or bad before deciding to buy or not well that trip tot he supermarket may take
hours (including me I always confuse how to read labels). ALso imagine to start counting calories of all the products before buying the stuff.

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So there are many factors that comes into mind to loose weight, be lean and fiit and keeping it off but what is the correct that suits. Im aware that what works for one person may not work for another one that im certain as each person is different but there must be a standard guideline to follow. Also with many different things out there that tell the person how to loose weight and gain muscle, many things confuse people.

[zeitgeist057]

First, to address your update about how much time it's going to take you to read all the labels and do research while shopping. That's just in the beginning. I went shopping the other day and it took me less than 20 minutes. I know what has sugar, fat, and sodium in it now. I can tell from how things taste, how they are packaged, etc, or at least have a pretty good idea. I still check, but my speed is a lot faster now. Just like if you are first learning to read, it's going to take you 30 minutes to read a children's book with pictures. If you've been reading for 10 years or more, you can read 10 children's books in the same amount of time.

I mostly just look at some key spots like Cholesterol, Sugars/Carbohydrates, Sodium, Fats, Protein. To make it simple, just focus on macronutrients. There are only three: Fat, Carbohydrate, Protein. Keep your diet balanced with these three elements. Most people get too much Fat and Carbohydrate, and not enough Protein. One additional component is fiber. Fiber is an empty, no-calorie filler, which is important for your digestion. Getting more fiber rich foods is also a good way to eat lots without gaining caloric intake.

Here is an image I found, but even in this image, I could make 2,000 calories look like even MORE than the photo on the right. I would take out the bread and sugar products that account for about 500-700 calories, and add a lot more vegetables like the salad, leafy greens, etc., as well as more protein.

Sure, you can lose weight eating donuts. Or a donut. And nothing else all day. But you are missing out on nutrients, which will make it harder for you to function and avoid diseases or just general fatigue. Eating junk food will give you a variety of issues with your organs and your cardiovascular system, such as sclerosis (hardening) of your arteries, increasing your risk for stroke, heart attack, or lots of other pathologies.

Losing weight is more than just cutting calories. It's also about speeding up your metabolism, and there are many factors. Getting proper sleep is important, as well as proper hydration.

I get that there is a lot of confusing information out there, some of it contradictory. Eat healthy, unprocessed, fiber rich foods. Drink plenty of water (3 liters or more/day), and get 8 hours of sleep a night on a regular basis. Get some exercise, at least move your body for 30 minutes of easy movement (a walk), or 10 minutes of having your heart rate over 120 (jumping rope).

[Anonymous]

No, sorry there is no cheating.

This is an oversimplification and the meaning has been lost.

One calorie is not equal to another calorie, where that calorie came from matters because it is processed differently.

Also the way that calories are measured and listed on foods is a nonsense, it is based on a data set created about 100 years ago from burning things, while people might euphemistically say something like 'burning calories' your body is not literally setting fire to food, it is digesting it (metabolising it?) this is a very different thing.

The long and the short of it is that if you want to be fit and healthy you have to eat properly and exercise etc.

[VIVANT]

Yes but if you don’t Pay attention to nutrition you may lose weight but will become sick or weak. Calorie wise you can eat anything & lose weight provided there is a deficit- you can even live on fried butter- but the quality of food is what will keep you in good health.

Often people on reducing diets will run into nutritional deficiencies when cutting calories bc there are so many nutrients we we manage to get just by eating a certain amount of food even if the food is so so in nutrition. The less you eat the more crucial WHAT you eat becomes- independent of weight loss goals. But yes you will lose weight if you continue to eat less then you expend.

im sorry I did not have time to read your post I am answering based on questions. I will read your full post later. 😊😊

[kitty71]

And what about the reverse part? Like eating more calories and not being in calorie deficit but hte food you eat is healthy and nutritious? Will you gain weight if it is that way?

[Redhead999]

Calorie deficit, portion control and exercise at the same time.

[ZackBan]

Technically yes.
But you also need energy and fiber and protein to sustain yourself.

So let's say you're need 2000 calories a day for a example.
A slice of cake is 2000 calories but if you only eat one slice of cake a day you'll lose all kinds of nutrients. You'll lose weight for sure but at what cost?

While if your diet is made of vegetables, and beans, and meat you can be very full inside the 2000 calories.

But the short answer is yes, as long as you're on a deficit you will lose weight

[DryGermanGuy]

Yes, calorie deficit is the way to go, short- and medium-term. As for what to eat, that should be common sense. How could it be good for your body to stuff it with donuts or other processed food?

[kitty71]

That is what a trainer in this video says and she has a good fit buld body, that is what she says that as long as you are inside yoru deficit calorie you can also eat donuts or cookies. I hear the same thing from another person who is in a fitness business

[DryGermanGuy]

Yes, this is of course a bromide. There are no food taboos (nor should there be) as long as you stay on the general course. It's about finding a healthy mixture that lets you stay on the course without getting the feeling of chastising yourself.

[jahaims]

You can eat candy and lose weight if you are still at a calorie deficit. It just doesn't have good nutritional value and you will be hungry more often vs. eating a protein with some vegetables.