Fat % high in my food diary

vhjacobson

I think I am eating good food but my fat intake is still high. Foods such as almonds and salmon. Should I be worried? Just getting re-started. Thanks!

Laurend224

For weight loss, as long as you stay within your calorie goal, no, it doesn't matter.

kommodevaran

No, be happy! Fat food is good food. Just hit your calorie goal and eat a balanced diet, you know, many different things every day.

Curious though: How high is high?

vhjacobson

On a day with no exercise - my standard fat intake should be 46 grams. Today I will be at 86. Major items are Salmon = 25, almonds as snack = 36, turkey meatballs =10. I have my protein at 100. Thanks for advice!

vhjacobson

Def under calorie goal. Last nite I had to eat something as was too low but was not hungry! I loved it!

tanyatabone9

I thought that it couldn't hurt, as long as I was in my calories. I learned my lesson when I had to be rushed to hospital to have my gallbladder removed. Everything in moderation, and balance, I say.

vhjacobson

Oh My!

obscuremusicreference

tanyatabone9 wrote: »

I thought that it couldn't hurt, as long as I was in my calories. I learned my lesson when I had to be rushed to hospital to have my gallbladder removed. Everything in moderation, and balance, I say.

To be fair, there are many other causes of gallbladder illnesses including yo-yo dieting, VLCDs, and genetics. I was eating a very low-fat diet and had my first attack (Christmas Eve) after a day in which I ate a lot of fat. OP, there are many people who can eat high-fat diets and lose and be fine. This user and I are not among them, but you might be.

weird_me2

For the gallbladder issue, you will probably be better off long term if you never do low fat. I've found that most people who have gallbladder issues from eating high fat have done long term low fat dieting and their bodies don't seem equipped to handle the higher fat levels when they splurge or start eating higher fat. Fats are good for your body and if you are able to eat the higher fat foods and meet your calorie goals, stick with it! Your body will probably thank you for it by giving you better skin, hair and internal workings!

girlviernes

I think 25-35% of calories from fat is the sweet spot for most people. I am probably 35-40% daily and find it helps me to feel full and not crave sweets.

KateS211

I am having a similar problem. I've set my fat at 40%, protein at 40% and carbs at 20%. I'm doing ok with the carbs, but I can't seem to get enough protein and my fat tends to creep closer to 50%.

My priority until now has been learning to keep the carbs down. Do you think I need to work harder to get more protein and less fat, or should I not worry about?

FatFreeFrolicking

tanyatabone9 wrote: »

I thought that it couldn't hurt, as long as I was in my calories. I learned my lesson when I had to be rushed to hospital to have my gallbladder removed. Everything in moderation, and balance, I say.

There are many causes of gallbladder removal besides eating a diet high in fat.

Liftng4Lis

With those numbers, you're fine, don't worry about it.

girlviernes

You should think of your protein in grams rather than %. How much you should have differs. Most people on here suggest 1 gram per 1 lb of lean body mass.

HappyHunty

Don't worry about the fat, dump the carbs they are making you fat. Aim for less than 150kg of carbs per day. I'm currently aiming for very low carbs to stay in ketosis ( simply put ;where the body burns body fat rather than blood sugar) this equates to a daily break up of 75% fat, 5% carb and 20% protein.

I spent 20 years on a low fat,low sugar and "high carb diet" with heaps of exercise and calorie moderation. I followed the food pyramid, now I'm 43 and obese.

In the last 2 months I have gone low carb, high fat,high protein. Lost 6kg (over Christmas!) and feel excellent, aiming to loose another 25kg (50 pounds). I have more energy and feel a hell of alot happier now I'm off the blood sugar rollercoaster.

New scientific evidence indicates that the nutrion scientists in the 1970's got it wrong, fat does not make you fat. It's the sugars and carbs (that are converted to sugar in the blood) that stimulate the body to store fat. With constant carbs in the blood, insulin is secreted restraining the fat burning process. Over years this process may (but most probably will) lead to you being overweight, diabetic and on the way to a shortened life .

Do your own research, check out the latest scienctific findings.....and for the curious

Watch "Cereal Killers"
Read "Why we get fat" by Gary Taubes or "Wheat Belly"
Google " Mark's Daily Apple" or " low carb diets"

have a great 2015

vhjacobson

^ True true. My hubby went on the low carb diet when he was diagnosed with Type II diabetes. He adheres to that and walks 30 minutes EVERY day. He lost 50 pounds 2 years ago and has kept it off. But I think men's bodies react better/faster. We are both on the same plan now. But I try to get more protein but that often includes fat. But based on the above comments (thank you ) will not worry about it.

bos10fit

I found the best % values are 45% carb 35% protein 20% fat.

Easy to hit. Lean meats, veggies, oatmeal, sweet potato with light butter, etc...

LiveForTheWilderness

You should do some google-fu for the keto eating plan. I've been doing it for 10 months and love it. Low carb, moderate protein, and high fat.