healthy fats

angelraena

I have been trying to eat less carbs with more protein. With that comes fat. Today I've had hard boiled eggs an ounce of cheddar and lots of veggies. Also some canned chicken breast. My fat percentage today is 40% I was wondering if anyone has a list of healthy fats that have actually aided in losing weight

galgenstrick

Any particular reason you're cutting carbs so much?

healthy fats: fatty fish, avocado, nuts, olives, olive oil, flax. Pretty much any fat is okay to eat with exception of trans fats, which should be avoided.

DaddieCat

Fats aren't generally considered to help with aiding in weight loss. Since fats are so calorically dense it's so much easier to over eat on them than many other things.

That said, the above list is entirely accurate.

The people that I hear talk most about large fat percentages are usually low carbers or keto peeps. This diets are entirely valid, but the reason they work is the same as any dietary choice... restriction of any kind helps to reduce overall calorie intake, and fewer calories and more movement are what lead to fat loss, barring some larger medical concern.

zoeysasha37

BecomingBane wrote: »

Fats aren't generally considered to help with aiding in weight loss. Since fats are so calorically dense it's so much easier to over eat on them than many other things.

That said, the above list is entirely accurate.

The people that I hear talk most about large fat percentages are usually low carbers or keto peeps. This diets are entirely valid, but the reason they work is the same as any dietary choice... restriction of any kind helps to reduce overall calorie intake, and fewer calories and more movement are what lead to fat loss, barring some larger medical concern.

This!

Want to reiterate that weight loss comes down to calories. Any way of eating would need a calorie deficit in order to lose weight .

juliet3455

@angelraena With only 3 Posts that tells me you are new to MFP and the Forums.
I recommend some good reads for you to start this journey as my "incredibly generic advice" when someone is new to MFP and struggling.

5 Reasons Why fat is good for weight loss/

The-forum-survival-guide

http://fit101.org/the-step-by-step-guide-to-losing-weight-with-myfitnesspal/

At the Top of most Forums you will see a Discussion with the Words Announcement underneath them. As an example go into the General Diet and Weight Loss Forum.
general-diet-and-weight-loss-help

You will see 2 Announcement Posts ( Closed ) and a list of additional posts by members. If you open the Announcement Post you will see a list of Links to posts that are a great source of information.
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Of all the "Stickied" Posts these are some of the ones that I keep referring back to all the time.
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youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think
A-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale

One I add is a 4 part Blog about the power of habits.
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These are just a few of the many great posts that have been so helpful.[/quote]

angelraena

Thank you everyone!

QueenofHearts023

Fats are for good digestion and other bodily functions, not for weight loss. that said, nuts, full fat dairy, avos, oils, nut butters and eating the fat of your meat are good sources of....well...fat...

Yi5hedr3

Kick that fat up to 60%. Macros are best at 20/20/60.....unless you wish to keep accumulating body fat....