Now when I start dieting I really feel hungry and I always want to eat more than I should. I also avoid alcohol because it slows the metabolism down. There is no difference between fat grams and calories. There is also no difference between 1 fat gram and 9 calories. The body cannot tell the difference between fat, protein, and carbs calories.
All calories are just energy for the body to use as fuel.
Now keep that last sentence in mind. Just like I said the body can t tell the difference between fat, protein, and carbs. So to keep this cannibalistic state from ruining your gains, you should try not to lose more than 2 pounds a week. Now on the opposite side of the coin when trying to gain weight you should not gain more than 2 pounds a week. This is because you ll probably be gaining more fat than muscle.