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> You can achieve the same weight loss by just eating fewer total calories, without cutting carbs as well. Achieve weight loss - yes, achieve the same weight l
by s1t5 6y ago
> You can achieve the same weight loss by just eating fewer total calories, without cutting carbs as well.
Achieve weight loss - yes, achieve the same weight loss - no. If you primarily want to lose fat rather than muscle, your insulin metabolism becomes an important variable.
- abtom 6y agoThis is a popular myth. There is simply no evidence to back to this claim. On the other hand there is a lot of evidence that preserving/increasing lean mass (non fat mass) depends only on protein and not fats/carbs. Check this article which summarizes multiple studies in this area - https://www.menshealth.com/health/a25924744/keto-diet-carbs-muscle-exercise/ https://www.menshealth.com/health/a25924744/keto-diet-carbs-...