I remember when I was at uni…
I thought I knew it all.
“Registered Nutritionist”
Loads of knowledge
Real life experience, through?
Not so much
Because it’s one thing understanding calories, carbs, fats and protein on paper…
It’s another thing trying to eat well when you’ve got work, kids, life, stress, no time, and you’re staring at the cupboard at 8pm thinking…
“What can I eat that isn’t biscuits?”
And this is where most people get stuck.
– Low fat or low carb?
– Full fat or low fat?
– Is sugar bad?
We end up overthinking it.
But here’s what’s interesting…
A large study compared low fat vs low carb diets.
The result?
– Pretty much no difference in weight loss.
Even when they looked at genetics…
– No difference.
Which basically tells us this:
It’s not about picking the “perfect” diet.
It’s about finding something you can actually stick to.
Because the best plan in the world is useless if you can’t do it consistently.
Now… let’s clear up the low fat vs full fat question, because this comes up a lot.
And the honest answer is…
– It depends.
Context matters.
For example:
With meat…
Higher fat cuts tend to come with more calories, and are generally associated with poorer health outcomes when eaten in excess.
Most people agree with that..
So if your goal is fat loss or improving health markers…
– Leaner cuts (chicken, turkey, lean beef) are usually a great option.
Because you get the protein… without as many calories.
With dairy…
You’ll hear “full fat is better” or “low fat is full of sugar”.
But again… context.
We just focussed above about fatty cuts of meat and opting for leaner cuts, but then suddenly say that we should have full fat dairy?
If you’re trying to manage calories and stay fuller for longer…
– Low fat options like 0% Greek yogurt can be very useful, particularly as they won’t have sugar or sweeteners.
High protein
Lower calories
Keeps you full
Compare that to something like a “healthy” snack bar…
Same protein… often double or triple the calories.
That’s where people get caught out.
It’s not that one is “good” and one is “bad”.
It’s about understanding what you’re getting for what you’re eating.
And more importantly…
– What helps YOU stay consistent.
Because that’s the real goal.
Not perfection.
Consistency.
Just building a way of eating that:
- Keeps you full
- Fits your lifestyle
- Doesn’t feel like a chore
- And you can actually stick to
Because when you can do that…
You stop starting again every Monday.
I always say, I often go for 0% Greek yogurt so I can save the calories of fat for my beloved cheese
And this is exactly what we focus on in the 28 Day Kickstart.
Not “low carb vs low fat” debates.
Not extremes.
Just helping you:
– Keep it simple
– Build habits that fit your life
– And do the things you already know you should be doing
With a bit of structure… accountability… and support.
If that sounds like something that may help, just message or comment with “Kickstart” and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Matt “eating cheese” Fruci