fat calories bad?

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standoug888
standoug888 Posts: 126 Member
edited January 25 in Food and Nutrition
do I have to worry about my fat calories even if im staying at my daily calorie intake? if im goin to the gym everyday and still stay under my calroeis or just at them but a lot come from fat would it make me gain weight or are the fat calories the same as just calories?

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  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
    In terms of weight loss, you will lose weight if you stay under your calorie goal (calories in vs. calories out).
  • standoug888
    standoug888 Posts: 126 Member
    what about when trying to build muscle?
  • fastfoodv
    fastfoodv Posts: 41
    I recommend not exceeding 30% of total calories from fat even if you stay within your target calories. Consuming too much fat can be unhealthy. Choose healthy unsaturated fats like nuts and nut butters, olive/canola/peanut oils and avocado. Saturated fat and trans fat isn’t good for you. Even with unsaturated fats it’s important to monitor the portion sizes. A serving size of nuts is 6 almonds or 4 walnut halves. A teaspoon of oil is a serving size, as is one-eighth or 2 level tablespoons of avocado. Enjoy fish several times a week and limit red meat to once or twice a month.

    Visit Lisa Tillinger Johansen, MS, RD at her web sites at www.consultthedietitian.com and www.fastfoodvindication.com and on Facebook at Lisa Tillinger Johansen and on Twitter @LisaTJohansen.
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