Does Eating Less Fat Lead To Weight Loss?

For years I have been fascinated with this "loss weight through less fat diet" principle. There are those who believe that dieting alone can lead to weight loss, even without the benefit of exercise like what they do in an exercise boot camp. There are a lot of contradicting issues here and so I have gathered some articles that might help you weigh things for yourself. also I have thrown in an article dubbed as an expert's advice for good measure. So read on and enjoy the journey.

Low-Fat Eating: Is It A Weight Loss Miracle?

Cutting fat makes you slim! Low-fat foods are the key to a trimmer figure! Slash fats to watch your waistline shrink!

These breathless headlines were ubiquitous when news outlets across the country covered a recent review sponsored by the World Health Organization, which found an association between eating less fat and losing weight. When researchers looked at 33 randomized controlled trials, they concluded that reducing fat resulted in 3.5 pounds of weight loss after six months.

It might not seem like a large number, but researchers believe the link comes down to small, effortless changes. “We were looking at normal food patterns,” says study author Lee Hooper, PhD, a professor at England’s University of East Anglia. “We excluded any study that aimed to lose weight, which shows that gentle changes make a difference over a long period of time.”

But because the goal of the review wasn’t to compare low-fat diets to other diets (rather, the review analyzed studies comparing participants who followed a low-fat eating plan to participants who didn't follow any eating plan at all), we can’t conclude that low fat is optimal for weight loss. Think about it: By reducing fat, study participants also reduced their dining options—and probably paid more attention to their food choices.original source

No Shock Here: Lose Weight By Eating Less Fat

To lose weight without your stomach eating itself, here are a few easy ways to eat less fat:

1. Switch to low-fat milk and yogurt, or try a soy or hemp version.


2. Cut down on butter, cheese or eggs. You can also try alternatives like vegetable oil spreads, or use apple sauce or ground flax seed instead of eggs when baking.


3. Cut the fat from your meat, or eat leaner cuts.


4. Eat fruit instead of fatty baked goods, which often contain animal-based saturated fats.


5. Snack on vegetables, which may fill you up before you zip off for some fast food.original source

 Weight Loss Diet Tips for Maintaining a healthy Weight (Expert Advice)

1. Avoid the over-exaggerated weight loss diet plan - They are not realistic at all.


2. Don't follow unqualified 'health experts' who claim to know what works for weight loss - Take some help from a good dietician to prepare a diet plan.


3. No weight loss from fasting - If you stop eating or restrict your food intake, it is true that your metabolism will slow down, but this effect is temporary.


4. Stop emotional eating - When we are depressed we tend to overeat, which drastically affects our weight.


5. Pay attention while you eat - In this fast paced world, we know it is difficult to munch your food properly, but the point is to enjoy what you are eating.


6. Binge on fruits and vegetables - Pick fruits and vegetables to maintain your weight as well as to keep your stomach full.


7. Breakfast is very important - Start your day with a healthy breakfast. This will help you stay focused and also avoid eating later in the day.original source

So, what do you think? I am a stickler for science and appreciates ideas much when a good explanation comes with it. But some folks just find it comfortable to do any fast weight loss tips that they think has worked for others even if no plausible reason is offered. But if you look closely on the diet tips in the second article, they all point to sensible eating. I say, this method may produce some results but not as lasting than when you do it the proper way (I personally like the testimonies in weight loss uk).

Kenneth Luna