How many carbs, proteins, and fats do I need to lose weight?

It Doesn't Matter How Many Carbs, Proteins & Fats You Eat

ALL that matters is how many calories you eat.
See how many calories you need to eat to lose weight

If you eat too much you'll gain weight and if you eat too little or less than 2000 calories you'll lose weight regardless of how many carbs, proteins & fats you eat but,

More Protein = Faster Weight Loss

Many test demonstrate you'll lose weight faster when protein is at least 30% of your diet because,

• Protein kills your appetite making you eat much less.
• Protein increases your metabolism by burning an extra 260 calories per day or the same as a 45 minute workout.
• 90 High Protein Foods

Carbs

For FAT loss the amount of carbs does not matter but,

• Eating the wrong types of carbs (like the processed foods here) may make you gain weight by giving you a bigger appetite.
• Eat more complex carbs to control your appetite making it easier to lose weight.

But isn't Low-Carb better for weight loss?

• This study says in the short term (6 months) low carb diets do help you lose more weight but after 6 months,
• All diets no matter the ratio of carbs, protein & fats… You'll end up losing the same amount of weight IF you eat the same amount of total calories on these diets.
• The quick intial weight loss from low carb diets is mainly water weight. Your body flushes out any water it used to store carbs when you're eating less carbs on ANY DIET but more so on a low carb diet +,

Lower carb = More protein = Faster weight loss

Fats

• Too much fat won't make you fat. ONLY eating too many calories makes you fat and actually,
• Adding the right kinds of fats to your diet like Omega-3's from fish, CLA from organic beef and MCTs from coconut oil help you lose weight faster. (see why)

Focus on Calories &
NOT Carbs, Proteins & Fats Because,

The main reason why you're losing weight, not losing weight or maintaining your weight is based on how many calories you eat.

This study says if you're eating the right amount of calories… You'll always lose the same amount of weight no matter how many carbs, protein & fats you eat.

After you see how much you need to eat to lose weight… To lose weight without being hungry,

• Make protein at least 30% of your diet.
• Eat more complex carbs and avoid these foods as much as possible.
• Use this tool to see exactly how many grams of carbs, proteins, and fats you'll eat.

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