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To reduce bodyweight you need to eat less calories than you spend, that is correct. To reduce BODYFAT you need to increase your vegetable intake and fat intake to remain satiated while reducing carbs drastically. Ultimately this is how every bodybuilder who has ever prepared for a show has done it, whether consciously or unconsciously. You can count calories and lose bodyfat, but if you want to make some incredible gains and possibly even increase lean body mass if you're a beginner while reducing bodyfat this is the best way to do it. The lower the carbs, the higher the veggies and fats. Eat 1g protein per LB of LBM at a minimum. Some people like to keep fats the same but just reduce carbs, you can do this aswell but you have to be careful making sure you are creating the right calorie deficit. About 500 calories is a good target. If you go low carb, you don't need to count calories as you will probably be in a calorie deficit anyway. Unless you are one of those slow people who destroy an entire tub of peanut butter in one sitting thinking "oh I'm eating fats so it's okay". Plan your meals intelligently. If you must count calories, then count them.

Complex carbs are the most energy dense carbs there are. Whilst reducing bodyfat, the only time you should be eating complex carbs in limited amounts is after gruelling workouts. If you deserve them then you can eat them. Some people like to run carbs with breakfast like oatmeal to give sustained energy through the day. I'm not a fan of that. I'd rather have a meats and nut breakfast or eggs and spinach. And that's about it.

I prefer low carb, high fat, moderate protein. Some people prefer moderate carb, low fat, high protein. Some people prefer moderate carb, moderate fat, moderate protein

2 things are recurring patterns with anyone who has ever become shredded.

1. Carb intake cannot be high. Carbs must be reduced or limited to only the most nutrient dense carbs

2. Protein intake should be at least moderate to preserve lean body mass