carbs don't make you fat

Carbs aren’t special.

They’re not some special food group that magically makes you gain weight. I know a lot of us grew up with the notion that carbs is what causes you to gain weight, but that’s completely false. Carbs don’t make you fat.

Protein doesn’t make you fat. Fats don’t make you fat either.

The only way to gain weight, the only way to gain fat is to consistently eat too many calories.

Eating too much of anything can make you gain weight, not just carbs alone. You can gain weight off protein and fats too if you overeat them consistently.

I think it’s important to stop demonizing carbs cos it’s such a big part of our life. It’s not just merely a type of food, it’s family, friends, celebrations. Much of our everyday connections are somewhat connected to carbs. Go out with friends and can’t enjoy food and booze with them? Go to a wedding or birthday party but can’t enjoy the cake? It’s such an unnecessary sacrifice for fat loss.

You can absolutely enjoy cake on a birthday celebration and still lose weight. You can absolutely have a good night out with your friends and still lose weight. Sure you might wanna control your portions, sure you might wanna plan ahead with your meals, but avoiding carbs all together is not required at all.

Losing weight isn’t about maximizing restrictions and suffering.

It’s about being in control of your diet habits, planning towards a goal, and trying to stick to that plan for as long as possible. There’s no need to quit any particular food. Everything can be included in a fat loss diet and give you results. Gaining or losing weight ultimately comes down to portions.

Hope you’ve been well and keeping up!

— Po