The fundamental laws of nutrition. Work anywhere. For anyone. Forever.
Keto works. Paleo works. Vegan works. Carnivore works.
You know what they all have in common? They follow the same underlying principles.
Different vehicles. Same destination. Same physics.
Master these principles and you can make ANY diet work. Ignore them and no diet will work.
These aren't opinions. They're laws. Like gravity. You can't hack them. You can only work with them.
Calories in vs calories out. Eat more than you burn = gain weight. Eat less = lose weight. Always.
0.8-1.2g per lb bodyweight. Builds muscle. Preserves muscle in a cut. Keeps you full. Non-negotiable.
80% adherence for 365 days beats 100% for 30 days. Sustainability wins every time.
Keto fails when people eat 3000 calories of bacon and wonder why they're not losing weight.
Veganism fails when protein intake drops to 50g/day and muscle disappears.
Carnivore fails when people ignore micronutrients and get scurvy.
The diet isn't the problem. Violating universal principles is the problem.
Follow the principles → ANY diet works.
Ignore the principles → EVERY diet fails.
"The best diet is the one you can stick to while hitting your protein and calorie targets."
Tier 1 (80% of results): Calories and protein
Tier 2 (15% of results): Meal timing, carb/fat split, food quality
Tier 3 (5% of results): Supplements, nutrient timing, advanced strategies
Most people obsess over Tier 3 while ignoring Tier 1. Don't be most people.
Master Tier 1. Get pretty good at Tier 2. Ignore Tier 3 until you're a competitive athlete.
Nutrition science isn't complicated. Humans make it complicated.
Eat the right amount of calories for your goal.
Get enough protein.
Eat mostly whole foods.
Be consistent.
That's it. That's the entire game. Every diet that works follows these rules. Every diet that fails breaks them.
Master the principles. Choose your vehicle. Drive to your destination.