I have had multiple conversations this week about food, eating, nutrition, weight loss, etc. All of these conversations come back to the same place, nutrition is 80% of maintaining or discovering your healthy weight balance. YOU CAN NOT OUT WORK A CRAPPY DIET, unless you are under the age of 30 for males and 20 for females, that is just how it is!
I don’t make the rules, I just observe and follow what I see. All the talk about different exercise protocols takes for granted that the diet is dialed in. News Flash: Overeating of carbohydrates and fat will accumulate as bodyfat, its a fact.
High protein, low carbohydrate and moderate fat diets coupled with high intensity exercise decreases bodyfat!
Calories matter, but only if the macronutrient (protein, fat, carbohydrates) balance is correct. a good target for women would be 1500 calories, and for men around 2000 calories. If your energy expenditure is high eat a 500-1000 more calories according to how hard you work, otherwise stick with these guidelines. That's it.
Eat more protein, vegetables and good plant based fats. Avoid processed foods, and starchy carbohydrates.
End of sermon.
