examine.com sets the record straight: eat less, move more for weight loss. No magic diet. It's not about fats or carbohydrates. Just eating less and (optionally) moving more. low fat vs. low carb If you need a broad and simple takeaway from this study, here is one: weight loss does not rely on certain carb levels or manipulation of insulin, it relies on eating less. Don’t be scared that eating carbs will cause insulin to trap fat inside your fat cells. calorimetry