Things that do and don't matter when it comes to goals like weight loss:
Things that do matter:
- A negative energy balance (also known as a caloric deficit). Less calories than your body needs to maintain it at it's current weight.
- An increase in energy expenditure (more movement).
- Sleeping 7-9 hours per night.
- Keeping stress low.
- Allowing time for it to work. Consistency is key.
Things that don't matter:
- Which diet we do. A caloric deficit is a caloric deficit. Ideally try and consume lots of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats and grains.
- When you eat.
- How many meals you eat.
- Whether you eat carbs after 6pm or not.
- How you workout. Movement is movement.
- Fasted cardio
- Breakfast (if you like it eat it, if you don't then you don't have to - calorie deficit is the key)
- Ketogenic diets
- Intermittent fasting (calorie deficit is the key - fasting will help some achieve this others it won't )
- Eating clean (calorie deficit is the key - so enjoy your treats in moderation)
