“It is not *what* foods we eat, it is how much, and how much exercise we get.”
It is much more complex than that. If you have cravings for food, you will end up eating more. OK, that is psychological, but it is still real. If I eat lots of carbs, I get severe (migraine-level) headaches between meals, which eating more carbs will stop - for a few hours. But if I emphasize fats and protein, I simply do not get the headaches, even if I’m eating just one meal a day. I can eat less without the cravings and debilitating pain.
Energy in vs energy out is not the total picture.
“Energy in vs energy out is not the total picture.”
People have to find what works for them. Different strategies work for different people. Metabolisms are different, genetics are different, tastes and proclivities are different.
I am all for what works for you.
But it comes down to what works for you to get the intake down and/or the outgo up.
If switching from carbs to fat and protein work for you, great!
Exercise and cutting down on fat and sugared drinks has worked for me.