Fat Blocker ??

tracysmith103
tracysmith103 Posts: 5
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been doing low carb, but am noticing that I am eating more fat than is recommended. Curious about fat blockers. Any info?
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  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    low carb is usually higher fat as you have to get the calories from somewhere.

    Anything that inhibits fat absorption is likely to lead to "interesting" side effects like anal leakage. Mmmm.
  • garber6th
    garber6th Posts: 1,890 Member
    Fat blockers, unicorns, fairies... I think they all come from the same place. The one that doesn't exist.

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  • sunlover89
    sunlover89 Posts: 436 Member
    Low carb requires you to consume more fat and protein, that's the point of a low carb diet..
  • Zangpakto
    Zangpakto Posts: 336 Member
    Fat blockers, unicorns, fairies... I think they all come from the same place. The one that doesn't exist.

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    Fat blockers do work... and they do exist... however...

    Let us just say... There are a bit bad side effects that will be guaranteed lol

    I only know the ones that are prescription based work, I don't know of the normal over the counter ones tbh..
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    Why block something that is really good for you. Fat helps your body absorb nutrients and minerals. Additionally, it improves joint lubrication, provides healthier skin and hair and more. Dietary fat =/= body fat. Fat and proteins on mfp with the default are always minimums.
  • BarefootSerenity
    BarefootSerenity Posts: 100
    Fat blockers, unicorns, fairies... I think they all come from the same place. The one that doesn't exist.

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    ^ You made me laugh! Very true!!!!

    If you're eating low carb, you must eat high(er) fat in order to lose weight. You rely on fat for energy.
  • tracysmith103
    tracysmith103 Posts: 5
    You guys have helped! Thanks!!!
  • laurelobrien
    laurelobrien Posts: 156 Member
    Fat blockers do exist, and they will make you sick as hell. Shortly after a fatty meal you will literally poop out the fat. It's disgusting and unhealthy, and super weird because fat is good for you.
  • jannafaust
    jannafaust Posts: 1
    Hmmmm....interesting! Now what are you thinking? I think I will tell A you need a sample
  • tracysmith103
    tracysmith103 Posts: 5
    Yeah, no thanks. :)
  • Sunitagt
    Sunitagt Posts: 486 Member
    FYI I did Alli for a few months. I did not have any problems with the anal leakage, side effects, etc because in addition to blocking the fat you are supposed to eat a low-fat, low calorie meal. No more than 18-20 grams of fat per meal. So I would say just stick with your calorie target and try to get more protien than fat in your food choices, but having too much fat will not hurt you.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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  • JenCatwalk
    JenCatwalk Posts: 285 Member
    How much fat do you consume? I consume 80-100 grams daily. Don't be scared of the fat.
  • Mario_Az
    Mario_Az Posts: 1,331 Member
    i use this works awesome gives me energy and focus and use it for my am cardio to each their own


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  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    When I BBQ, I put an aluminum tray of water under the meat. It blocks most of the fat from grunging up the bottom of the grill. Works very well.
  • PlayerHatinDogooder
    PlayerHatinDogooder Posts: 1,018 Member
    You can find them in the 'Beyond' section at Bed, Bath, & Beyond.
  • hide_yo_cats
    hide_yo_cats Posts: 83 Member
    How much fat do you eat? MFP sets your fat goal kinda low, IMO.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    I have been doing low carb, but am noticing that I am eating more fat than is recommended. Curious about fat blockers. Any info?
    No such thing as a fat blocker, but there are OTC drugs like Alli that help to reduce the absorption of it. However it not only reduces bad fat , but good fat as well. And good health requires essential fat.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    the only low carb diet I did emphasized eating sufficient fats and proteins. Please go reread the plan you are on. it should make sense as a whole, or there's no sense in doing it. If you ate no carbs and then blocked your fats what would you be surviving on? only protein? i mean protein is important all but it's not meant to be the ONLY thing in your diet.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    FWIW fat helps you poop.
  • karenertl
    karenertl Posts: 271 Member
    Fat blockers do exist, and they will make you sick as hell. Shortly after a fatty meal you will literally poop out the fat. It's disgusting and unhealthy, and super weird because fat is good for you.

    I think this is one of the side effects of Alli. Fat is good for us. I try to only eat it in moderation.
  • tnsumner
    tnsumner Posts: 283 Member
    I use OxyElitePro... http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/usplabs/oxyelite-pro.html

    I love it. You really should start with taking just one until you build up your tolerance.
  • DaniH826
    DaniH826 Posts: 1,335 Member
    I have been doing low carb, but am noticing that I am eating more fat than is recommended. Curious about fat blockers. Any info?

    Yep. Don't take them.
  • drop_it_like_a_squat
    drop_it_like_a_squat Posts: 377 Member
    When I BBQ, I put an aluminum tray of water under the meat. It blocks most of the fat from grunging up the bottom of the grill. Works very well.

    Seems legit.
  • shadus
    shadus Posts: 424 Member
    If you're doing low carb, you NEED fat. You MUST have fat. Else you end up with ketoacidosis which is NOT the good kind of keto. (and if you're eating massive amounts of protein - rabbit starvation, google it.)
  • watfordjc
    watfordjc Posts: 304 Member
    Why would you want to block fat on a low-carb diet? I won't go near alcohol on 40% protein because I'm worried about over-taxing my kidneys. Fat slows protein absorption, so before I'd even consider low-carb + low-fat (which those pills would in effect be doing) I'd make an appointment to check my kidney function so I could assess my risks for protein toxicity first.

    If you cut back on carbs, protein and fat will go up. Hit your protein target, whatever it is, and get the rest of your calories from fats. Any reason you are doing low-carb?
  • sunlover89
    sunlover89 Posts: 436 Member
    I use OxyElitePro... http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/usplabs/oxyelite-pro.html

    I love it. You really should start with taking just one until you build up your tolerance.

    This stuff made me suicidal after a week of taking it, and I'm not sensitive to stimulants!
  • NoWeighJose74
    NoWeighJose74 Posts: 581 Member
    I have been doing low carb, but am noticing that I am eating more fat than is recommended. Curious about fat blockers. Any info?
    No such thing as a fat blocker, but there are OTC drugs like Alli that help to reduce the absorption of it. However it not only reduces bad fat , but good fat as well. And good health requires essential fat.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    I've also heard Alli can cause anal leakage. :indifferent:

    No thanks haha
  • tracysmith103
    tracysmith103 Posts: 5
    Doing low carb bc it's just easier for me. Daughter is a type 1 Diabetic, so we do low carb for her anyway. Just trying to be more aware of calories and stay away from sugar/carbs.
  • weightlossforbrian
    weightlossforbrian Posts: 38 Member
    The fat blocker I use is called exercise.

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