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bobrobert

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Diet only
Some members are stating quite clearly that they add fat deliberately to their diet in order to lose weight and others are stating quite clearly that they add fat in order to gain weight. Now I understand that every one is DIFFERENT but surely both both groups of members can't be right? Personally I believe from my reading of different books adding fat loses weight. So I am wondering what exactly is the correct advice?
 
I'd suggest it is a little more complex than the simple breakdown you have suggested.
If you reduce carbs and increase fat, you are likely to see weight loss, however, if you were to do this and eat 3000+ calories per day, you would be likely to see weight gain. It is all in the balance.
 
If you add fat without reducing carbs at the same time then you will put on weight because of the extra calories.

If the fat is added to compensate for calories lost to reduced carb intake then you lose weight because you burn fats instead of carbs for energy through ketosis.
 
The point I was trying to make is that some members who are low carbing have lost a bit of weight and then decided that they don't want to lose more so they are adding more fat to their diet to try and stop the weight loss.
 
Those who have reduced their carbs are making up the calorie deficit by increasing their fat intake, those who are looking to gain weight are doing likewise, each gram of fat has 9 calories as opposed to 4 calories for carbs and protein.
 
I have done both. I was on low carb/increased fats. I lost over 30% of my weight. When I reached my target weight I increased my fats even more and by doing so, increased my calorie intake. It took a while to stop losing, but by adding a bit more fat each week I am now stable. It is a fine balancing act and a matter of controlling the total calories from carbs, fats and protein.
 
Low carb and high fat tends to normalise weight as the hormones that regulates hunger and satiety normalises.
 
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