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Which diet is better?

I've been looking to lose some weight, I want to burn my fat primarily. I have heard the Atkin type diet is good for that however I have also heard that eating no carbs can be bad for you. So I was wondering which diet is better for burning fat? The high carb, no fat diet; or the low carb, high fat and protein diet? Any suggestions and personal experiences are welcome, thanks!

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  • T buck
    Lv 4
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Forget all of that bs. It's to hard to count carbs and fat content for an extended period of time. You will probably end up losing no weight and feeling disappointed. Try fasted training. I do intermittent fasting where I have a designated 8 hour period of eating throughout the day. The last 16 hours I fast. The main key to this type of diet is planned meals, especially around working out (which you should do on a diet). You can choose any 8 hour period, whatever works with your schedule. Eat three balanced meals a day, plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains and meats. If you workout, it is best to do it fasted. Eat your biggest meal after working out as well. Fasting for 16 hours might sound hard but after about a week it will be so easy. This type of diet does not mean however that you can just gorge, but you wont starve yourself either. Just eat comfortably without getting completely stuffed. The best part is that you can have cheat days. If you want to just go out once in awhile on a friday and have a few beers and some wings, you can, just make up for it the next day by not eating quite as much. Here is my routine.

    Eating phase: 1pm - 9pm

    Fasted Phase: 9pm - 1pm (next day)

    Workout fasted

    Largest meal after I eat

    Source(s): more info: leangains.com
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    You will have to now not free weight whilst pregnant. Eat healthful, fruit and vegetables are nice plus milk and protein. Eating Cole slaw as soon as and a whilst is best :) Take a prenatal diet, folic acid, calcium, and DHA. Always speak in your health practitioner approximately your vitamin, when you devour healthful you're going to now not acquire an excessive amount of weight, bear in mind that your little one demands meals!

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    If eating no carbs is unhealthy, then hospitalise me now!

    You MUST quit ALL carbs but, most crucially, grains and starchy veg. 

    Here's a list of what you need to eat to lose body fat: -

    Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (this is CRUCIAL; you MUST buy it as you'll be frying all your food in it, no other oil is permitted for cooking)

    Eggs

    Meat (preferably red, as it's the only way for humans - being omnivorous - to obtain iron and vitamin A)

    If you know you're not intolerant, dairy, but make sure it's extremely high fat. DO NOT eat anything with a fat content of less than 30%

    Olives

    Guacamole (make sure it's sugar-free and made with olive oil (most is made with rapeseed, vegetable or sunflower oil (and sometimes a combination of all 3)

    Oily fish (if buying tinned fish, ensure it's in (extra virgin) olive oil

    Berries (berries have numerous health benefits and are the only fruit permitted)

    Cocoa (100% cocoa powder, nothing added)

    If you want sweetness, use stevia - DO NOT use artificial sweeteners; stevia is an Amazonian herb, 100% natural and has been shown to have beneficial effects on blood sugar levels. 

    Cinnamon - again this has been proven to help manage blood sugar fluctuations

    Turmeric - promotes liver and gastrointestinal health

    Only permitted oils are avocado, macadamia, olive and coconut. 

    True nuts may be eaten in moderation (no peanuts or cashews)

    What NOT to eat: -

    Grains (and that includes pseudo-grains such as buckwheat and quinoa)

    Legumes (beans, peas, peanuts). 

    The number 1 rule with this way of eating is that if a substance is a known allergen (whether you're allergic/intolerant to it, or not)  you mustn't eat it. 

    Primary allergens include: -

    Grains

    Dairy (but this may be consumed if you aren't getting enough fat from other sources. Try to stick to non-cow sources as much as possible (e.g. for cheese eat mozzarella, feta, Roquefort and goats cheese)

    Peanuts

    Soya (especially important to avoid this as you're a lass as it has been linked to ovarian cancer and is renowned for causing thyroid issues)

    Artificial sweeteners

    Nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, chillies, physalis and tobacco (if you smoke, I reckon now'd be an excellent time to quit!))

    Basically, if you know it can be listed as an allergen on food packaging, avoid it!

    This way of eating is sustainable and the only way to lose the fat - and keep it off! I turned to it when I was 24 stone (336lb) and had type 2 diabetes. I now weigh 8 stone (112lb) and have gone from a 34/36 (US 30/32) to a 4/6 (US 0-2) in under 3 years. I was off my diabetes drugs within 3 months. 

    Finally, the major plus with this lifestyle is that you don't need to sweat your guts out at the gym, or pounding the pavement - in fact I strongly urge you not to! Stressing out your body is detrimental to your efforts as it causes muscle catabolism and fat storage; it also makes you exceedingly hungry and you're likely to make poor food choices. 

    Sorry to yell, but QUIT COUNTING CALORIES!!! It's futile! Count carb grams instead (I suggest you start with 75g per day of good carbs, and taper it down to less than 25, depending on how much flab you need/want to lose). 

    If you need any more info and/or support, find me on Facebook. 

    Source(s): Why We Get Fat - Gary Taubes Wheat Belly - William Davis, M.D.  The Primal Blueprint - Mark Sisson My own experiences
  • Katie
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    after breakfast stick to water

  • Darrin
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    trade in a cappuccino for a regular a cup of joe

  • 5 years ago

    Try yoga to lose weight

  • 5 years ago

    people who regularly weigh themselves and keep track of their progress in a journal are more likely to lose weight

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Drink more water at the start of every meal

  • 5 years ago

    Use less salt in food

  • 5 years ago

    organize a closet

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