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Not everybody on LHCF or paleo messes up their metabolism or is yo-yo dieting.
Low fat diets aren't suitable for everyone
Not eating fat means more used carbs or longer term fat loss adherence is also somewhat controversial and not backed up by researchOf course you are right that you only need a minimal amount of fats, and omega 3 (fish oil) are essential. So if low fat works for you, grand, if paleo works for others, grand as long as it doesn't cause issues.
So people need to be given the tools to measure such issues I think, rather than people saying "you have to diet like xyz" it should be "why not try this, [boring balanced diet with weights and cardio] run it for 2 months, write down these parameters and review" :)
JWestland-
Not everybody on LHCF or paleo messes up their metabolism or is yo-yo dieting.
Low fat diets aren't suitable for everyone
Not eating fat means more used carbs or longer term fat loss adherence is also somewhat controversial and not backed up by researchf course you are right that you only need a minimal amount of fats, and omega 3 (fish oil) are essential. So if low fat works for you, grand, if paleo works for others, grand as long as it doesn't cause issues.
So people need to be given the tools to measure such issues I think, rather than people saying "you have to diet like xyz" it should be "why not try this, [boring balanced diet with weights and cardio] run it for 2 months, write down these parameters and review" :)
I aggree ☺
Except for the last bit, where reviewing every 2 weeks and reducing portion size (hopefully to account for 3kg weight loss) to keep the defecit going. See where that goes for two months.Also you dont need to do cardio or weights, but that does then allow you to balance out a larger portioned meal than you'd otherwise be able to have 😣
I certainly wouldnt recomend a very low fat diet either. Its just as likely to mess up your body as very low carb. Anywhere between 25% -40% calories from fat is a fair working window that should suit most people. Having a range thats achievable should stop people fretting if they are a tad over or under a set percentage.
On the few days when Im not running or recovering, I aim for below 30% which is at the bottom end of the recomended range and probably wouldn't be healthy long term. However I know its going to be short lived and a tin of mackrell fillets , a baby bell, cake and chocolate etc will normally have me about 40% average.
user69121
Is that still good if its at the expence of messing up the metabolism and starting a cycle of yo-yo dietting?
If people get their heads around a balanced nutrition diet then long term it's sustainable and no longer a diet but sensible eating. Short term cut down portion size below your bodys requirement and your going to loose weight. Once your at your goal weight, slightly increase the portion size to where your weight is stable. A bit of willpower to prevent portion size creep 😣