What is the best diet to slim down?

Everyone has a favorite; Atkins, Paleo, Low Carb & High Fat, High Carb & Low Fat, Intermittent Fasting, IIFYM. The list goes on and on … ‘Gurus’ will unleash the magic of their sacred diet that they swear on all others. One will preach eating one large meal a day and the other eating 6 small meals a day. The problem is that they say it for all the wrong reasons. They preach on their “secret foods to burn fat” Y “window fat loss times ” no evidence to back it up. They claim that his manipulation of hormones like insulin is the reason behind his fat loss. And they tell you that everything will be revealed if you just buy their meal plan. It seems very convenient. I’m tired of this nonsense and people’s blatant deception. Your diet may be successful, but these reasons are not the cause. The reality is that all successful fat loss diets have something in common. Are you ready?

The person must be in a calorie deficit for an extended period of time.

There I said it. Yes, you heard me right. It’s the calories that go in versus the calories that go out. Don’t eat carbs after 6pm or anything else absurd. If your mind is fine, buckle up. Having a calorie deficit means that you should consume fewer calories than you expend. Simple truth? However, whichever way you choose to enter such a deficit is up to you.

Examining the steak and eggs diet

Let’s take a look at the steak and eggs diet, which is a form of ketogenic diet. This is an extremely low carbohydrate diet high in protein and fat. However, that is not why it is effective. The main reason it works is because it drastically limits your food choices. Eating becomes much less attractive when you can no longer eat cereal, ice cream, and chips. The effect will be to stifle your appetite if you can keep it up. If you are losing weight on this diet, this is great! However, I can guarantee that if you count all the calories you are eating, it will be less than what you were eating before you started. It’s not because the combination of steak and eggs is somehow “magical”.

Do you need to get more exercise?

The short answer is no! You don’t have to run 10 miles every day if that’s what you’re thinking. So do not worry. Eating fewer calories is much more effective than exercise for losing fat. You can go for a walk for an hour or you can’t eat that candy bar. The choice is yours. Although you still need to exercise and lift weights for your health and well-being.

The kitchen is where the magic happens.

Have you heard of the 80% diet 20% exercise rule for losing fat? Sit-ups were done in the kitchen, not the gym. However, that doesn’t mean you should limit yourself to chicken, broccoli, and rice. It’s great to have an ultra-strict healthy diet, but if you can’t stick to it, it’s not good. You need to find a diet that allows you to have a calorie deficit in a way that works for you. This means that you need to find a diet that you can stay consistent with.

People can stop eating junk food every day.

If you don’t believe me, read about the man who lost 56 pounds on the McDonald’s diet! I would not recommend this as it will destroy your health in the process and you will be constantly hungry. But it serves as a good example that calorie deficit is king of fat loss. Those vitamins and minerals are also important brother.

The Fat Loss Secret That Eases Diet

The best diet to lose fat is the one that your You can adhere to that allows you to be in a calorie deficit. It’s about which foods make you feel fuller for the longest. And what foods you feel give you the longest lasting energy. Whatever it is, you have to find out. Once you find it, you have found the secret to fat loss.

I will talk more about safe and effective fat loss in more posts!

(Please note that there are more specific requirements for fat loss trained individuals that will also be covered)

Talk soon.