Okay so what are foods that have calories that you would think I should avoid or severely limit?

The problem is it's easy to eat a shit ton of carbs. There is 25 grams of carbs in one slice of bread, same with an apple, a banana, etc.

So when people say low carb diet, they usually mean around 100 grams of carbs, which isn't that aggressive, it's just so easy to go well over that with the average american diet.

Also your body burns carbs before fat, so if you have little carbs, your body starts burning body fat. (ketosis)

Sugar. There's fucking sugar in everything. Natural sugar is still sugar.

You need to be at a calorie deficit. 40% protein, 30% carbs, 30% fat. Get proteins from lean meats like turkey and chicken, get carbs from vegetables and some fruits, get fats from avocados, olive oil, anything but seed oil and butter.

Also, the best diet is the one you can stick with. People go on fad diets that aren't inherently bad, tehy're just not sustainable.

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It’s drastic to call carbohydrates “enemies” however. You lost weight because you ate less calories via less carbs. I’ve lost weight eating sandwiches, rice, and potatoes EVERYDAY. I’ve also lost weight NOT eating carbs, but in the end, it’s just an easy way to cut calories without tracking. It’s often said “Fat Burns in a Carbohydrate Flame”.

It worked for me

Reported as misinformation

Yes and if any other parts of my body got better it is not as obvious

Carbs are not the enemy. Your body actually NEEDS carbs.

Don't listen to diet culture on the internet.

Honestly, move more, eat less, especially fats, salt, and sugars. All of those will bloat you but you just have to take in less than you burn for a while to lose fat. Good luck!

only the face got fatter? are you sure?

Salt causes water retention and some are prone to a puffy face especially upon waking. But as others have said, you may have gained weight from the totality of what you’re eating. Drink water, get plenty of sleep, and avoid salty foods fir less puffiness in the morning

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D. surgery

Neither. Weight gain happens when you’re in a caloric surplus.

CICO- Calories In, Calories Out. No way around it. To lose weight, one must be in a caloric deficit.

A. To lose weight (water, fat, and/or muscle): consistent caloric deficit + enjoyable nutrition plan.

B. To lose weight + gain/retain muscle: A + resistance training (home/gym).

C. To lose weight + gain/retain muscle + improve cardiovascular: A + B + Cardio

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Hmm, if I'm not eating at a sit down restaurant then it is takeout already 🤔

You defend this pathetic attempt at a Life Pro Tip by saying you're talking about fast food, but what is this "container" you speak of? You mean a bag? Because fast food wraps "dine-in" and "to go" food much the same way.

The only difference in fast food to go is the sack instead of a tray

What fast food place has actual utensils to use lmao

Yes, always get disposable plates and utensils so no one has to clean the dishes; the planet with love you!

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