Whether you eat a low-fat diet or prefer low-carb doesn’t seem to matter. Instead a new government study says all that really counts is cutting calories and sticking with your plan. The report – in the New England Journal of Medicine – finds it comes down to the basic rule of calories in, calories out. Somehow I have a feeling the diet debate will still continue.
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I saw that article and found it interesting. And perhaps a little disconcerting. I hope people don’t start using calorie counting *only* as a way to lose weight. Even though I do loosely count calories, I call it “calorie counting PLUS”. The ‘plus’ is nutrition.
I’m always curious who they get to be in these studies. Do they pay these people? Are they sure the people are really sticking to their diets? Still, the study makes some sense. If you’re not consuming extra calories you can’t put on weight.
- Dave
Very interesting, all these studies!
I agree, Cammy – it’s about much more than *just* calories and hope people realize that!
You would think even the “doh” man, Homer Simpson would have known this by now
And yes I agree with Cammy, that when choosing your low-calorie diet plan, to make sure it’s a balanced healthy one!
Moderation is the key! Calorie counting or carb counting to that matter is so tiring, so have a sense of portion control and eat a balanced meal!
Dr. J – I know, it seems like common sense, doesn’t it? But you know the debate will go on nonetheless about whether low-carb or low-fat or this or that is better. It will go on forever.
MSaraM – So true. It’s all about moderation!
I have always believed this-I think diet is 70%, working out is 30%. I could eat a no carb diet all day long but if I’m eating 5,000 calories per day, I’m going to gain weight! I agree that you should still eat healthy but it all goes back to the basics of burning more calories than you consume and staying in a healthy range.