Low carb or a low fat diet?

Akash · 06-25-2003, 10:18 PM

Alright, I have been reading various posts- some saying low-mod fat diet is good and the other side who say low-mod carb is a better diet. Which one is better? I mean I know it has alot to do with body-type, and your goals. I think everyone knows my goal is to get cut, so I need to know what is good. Thanks

**calalily1972** · 06-26-2003, 03:18 AM

You mean high protein/moderate carb/low fat and high protein/moderate fat/low carb.

Well both will work. It depends on which one works best for you. You need to try them both out and find which one is less mentally stressful and easier for you to stick to. There is no 1 way or the other

Robboe · 06-26-2003, 04:46 AM

"Low fat" diets, in the sense of the ones used by society in this day and age, barely work past three weeks for most people for a host of reasons.

And most women tend to fair better on an low carb approach. There's a reason (or several) for this, i recall from reading an Elzi Volk article, but i've totally forgotten it (them).

Akash · 06-26-2003, 03:12 PM

If I go on a lowcarb, mod fat, high protein diet, would I have to have carb-up days to get some carbs or is low-carb 7 days a week fine?

**calalily1972** · 06-26-2003, 03:18 PM

No you will need carbs. If you choose to go this approach you can try going with about 75G - 100G effective carbs a day depending on your current BW and if you male or female.

**Prince** · 06-27-2003, 09:43 AM

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Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
"Low fat" diets, in the sense of the ones used by society in this day and age, barely work past three weeks for most people for a host of reasons.

I disagree that they do not work. I actually do better on a low fat, high protein, moderate carb diet. I have tried low carb dieting twice now and it just does not work for me.

Quote:

And most women tend to fair better on an low carb approach. There's a reason (or several) for this, i recall from reading an Elzi Volk article, but i've totally forgotten it (them).

you're correct, I was recently reading some studies in MD on this (real scientific studies with a control group

) They found that with overweight females (non-athletes) they were more successful with fat/weight loss on a low carb diet. However, I have yet to see a study that involves "athletes". I believe that as a bodybuilder, or any athlete carbs are necessary in your diet, but that's just my opinion.

Robboe · 06-27-2003, 11:47 AM

Notice "most people". I.e. Not all people.

And i'm not touting a low carb approach either.

**Prince** · 06-27-2003, 12:44 PM

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Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
And i'm not touting a low carb approach either.

I thought you were a low carb/ketogenic diet advocate?

Robboe · 06-27-2003, 12:50 PM

Oh Christ, no.

Maybe the last few weeks of dieting for more stubborn body fat deposits, but i'm an iso kinda guy through-and-through.

The NHE thing was just an experiment.

Just so i don't have to type out loads again, just glance the last page or two of DaMayor's LeptiGen journal to see my stance.

It may also interest you to know that i've never actually done an "official" keotgenic diet.

06-25-2003, 10:18 PM	#1
Akash Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 63	Low carb or a low fat diet? Alright, I have been reading various posts- some saying low-mod fat diet is good and the other side who say low-mod carb is a better diet. Which one is better? I mean I know it has alot to do with body-type, and your goals. I think everyone knows my goal is to get cut, so I need to know what is good. Thanks

06-26-2003, 04:46 AM	#3
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,141	"Low fat" diets, in the sense of the ones used by society in this day and age, barely work past three weeks for most people for a host of reasons. And most women tend to fair better on an low carb approach. There's a reason (or several) for this, i recall from reading an Elzi Volk article, but i've totally forgotten it (them). Being held down by The Man

06-27-2003, 11:47 AM	#7
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,141	Notice "most people". I.e. Not all people. And i'm not touting a low carb approach either. Being held down by The Man

06-27-2003, 12:50 PM	#9
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,141	Oh Christ, no. Maybe the last few weeks of dieting for more stubborn body fat deposits, but i'm an iso kinda guy through-and-through. The NHE thing was just an experiment. Just so i don't have to type out loads again, just glance the last page or two of DaMayor's LeptiGen journal to see my stance. It may also interest you to know that i've never actually done an "official" keotgenic diet. Being held down by The Man

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06-26-2003, 03:18 AM	#2
calalily1972 Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,438 Photos: 1	You mean high protein/moderate carb/low fat and high protein/moderate fat/low carb. Well both will work. It depends on which one works best for you. You need to try them both out and find which one is less mentally stressful and easier for you to stick to. There is no 1 way or the other

06-26-2003, 03:12 PM	#4
Akash Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 63	If I go on a lowcarb, mod fat, high protein diet, would I have to have carb-up days to get some carbs or is low-carb 7 days a week fine?

06-26-2003, 03:18 PM	#5
calalily1972 Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,438 Photos: 1	No you will need carbs. If you choose to go this approach you can try going with about 75G - 100G effective carbs a day depending on your current BW and if you male or female.

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