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Your bottom line is true but not actionable, which makes it a poor bottom line. If you want to eat more calories than you expend, you should reduce your carbohydrate intake.

The useful bottom line is the bottom line of the infographic.



I'm confused by your statements. Are you basically saying one can eat more energy than their body burns as long as they reduce carbohydrates?

From my understanding, fats are the most easily stored as body fat of the 3 macronutrients. Carbs and protein offer a great TEF and satiety than fat.


The makeup of your diet, among other factors, determined how the body reacts to the extra calories and decides whether to store it more as fat and/or lean muscle mass.


Oops, I mistyped my comment. I meant fewer calories.




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