thegiantess
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I don't really count calories daily, but I am guessing somewhere between 2,000 and 2,500 depending on the day. And I don't eat low carb. I eat sugar to cravings and sometimes in excess of cravings (which is when I start to put on weight - this is problematic for me). Normally, if I follow my gut instinct with carbs, I eat predominantly fruit based carbs - lots of OJ and some fruit - and sugar in my coffee. Also, I'm a candy lover.
The problem for me with a high sugar, high carb and fruit based diet is, A) Most fruits cause me issues unless cooked; oranges are fine and sometimes grapes, B) I can't eat starch in anything more than very small quantities, C) I wouldn't get enough nutrient dense foods & proteins. Remove fat from dairy and say goodbye to vitamins A & K. Don't eat beef and say goodbye to a plethora of nutrients. Same with eggs & cheese. If nutrients are important, I don't see how low fat is an option. But I guess that's why people like supplements.
I eat lowfat (approx 15% of calories depending on the day) and according to cronometer I meet my nutrient needs pretty well. I do 1% milk and eat beef, but drain the fat (ground) and also bison. A few shots of liver a few times a month and then other nutrient powerhouses occasionally like oysters. I find it incredibly hard to meet b vitamins without wheat. Long fermented wheats are just so vitamin rich!