Eli5: Calories. How do they work with weight? Would 100 calories of sugar be the same as 100 calories of protein? How many would result in gaining or losing a inch off your waist?
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No one’s addressed your second question so I will. There’s no real ratio of calorie to inches on the waist, as where you store fat is 99.999% genetic. But, a pound of fat is roughly 3,500 calories, so a typical weight loss regimen is to cut out (and or burn more) about 500 cal per day to ultimately lose a pound per week. This is where the food source matters. Protein (and fat and complex carbs) will help you feel more full than simple carbs (sugar, candy, sweet drinks). This can help with fat loss as you don’t feel so hungry.
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