Can I think of fats the same way as sugars?

Gigsluvscw
Gigsluvscw Posts: 139 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Like a lot of us on here, I typically go over on my sugars due to the amounts of it in fruit, so I am okay with that.

Can I think of fats the same way? Is it okay if I go a little over as long as they are on the healthier side (olive oil, nuts, etc. vs (forgive me because I really like them also, but...) bacon fat, butter, lard, etc.)?

My diary should be open if it helps and Thanks!

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  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Yes, although you do needs a certain amount of saturated fats. Trans fats are the big no-nos. Dietary fat does not equal body fat.

    Edit to make more clear: Don't worry about going over fats. But bacon fat, etc, are not necessarily bad. Saturated fat is fine to have, trans fat not so much.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Eat as much fat as you want so long as you are meeting your protein goal.
  • watfordjc
    watfordjc Posts: 304 Member
    Unless you have a medical condition, I see no problem with that (note the disclaimer at the bottom of every MFP forum page).

    Unsaturated fats (including Omega-6) and polyunsaturated fats (including Omega-3) are considered healthy. Trans fats are considered unhealthy. Saturated fats being bad/good is contentious.

    I have no issue with my sodium and saturated fat consumption, but it comes down to weighing risk. Someone else will probably point out (from the things you mentioned that you also like): heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, cancer from the nitrites/nitrates... but it comes down to personal choice (and beliefs).

    Does my risk from salted butter consumption become reduced due to my cinnamon consumption and exercise? Has losing ~27.5% of my weight whilst eating what I want reduced my risks more than had I just cut back on fat consumption? If tomorrow I decided to lose the rest of the weight eating doughnuts how bad would that be for my health in the long term if I then switched back to what I currently eat once I reach goal?

    The body needs dietary fat. Fat has been found to be satiating (to some, not assuming it to be applicable to all). Healthy fats are considered (from what I understand) to have health benefits rather than risks.

    You look like you are getting enough protein, so other than that it comes down to calories in vs calories out and finding the right macro-nutrient ratio for you - if your current diet gives you satisfactory results, no reason to change it unless you want to.

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