27/09/2023
Let's clear one thing up...
IF it's fat loss that you're after, it's ALL about energy balance: Calories in versus calories out โ๏ธ
So if you're one of those people that jumped onto the 'Smashed Avo on toast' bandwagon because some influencer on social media told you that avocado is a super food, I'm afraid you've not been told the whole story.
and, before you come at me, yes, I'm fully aware that avocado contains the good fats and other nutrients but this post isn't about how nutritious something is, it's about being aware of the calories you consume in order to lose fat.
To illicit fat loss, you should by now know that you have to consume less calories than what your body burns over an unspecified period of time.
and when going on a diet, people tend to quit eating the foods that bring them enjoyment (I've used Nutella on toast as an example). These foods start becoming demonised and get labelled 'bad foods'.
It's not the choice of food thats made you put on weight, it's the amount of calories you've consumed over the last weeks, months, years, that's made you put the weight on.
You could, in theory lose fat eating nothing BUT Nutella on toast!
That wouldn't be nutritious at all and it wouldn't be much food in terms of volume but as long as you consumed less calories than what the body burns, it can be done
My advice to you is follow the 80:20 rule...
80% of your calorie budget, aim for decent foods which are low in calories, nutritious and satiating
20%, have your treats.