do i need to reach the maximum fat of the day?

jrsgod

i can eat 63g (fat), i need to beat 63 or near as possible, or how less i eat better it is?

lynn_glenmont

I view my fat goal as a minimum.
For weight control, calories are what matters. Macro distributions are mainly a matter of personal preference, but you do need to get enough protein and fat. Beyond that, distribute your calories among the various macros as you see fit.

shivarii

hi!
no you don't, and it's better if you don't
the only minimum to be reached is omega 3 , it can be done by eating 20 grams of linseed daily.
otherwise you can basically eat no fat (or one tablespoon of olive oil if you really eat no fat at all)

vollkornbloedchen

shivarii wrote: »

the only minimum to be reached is omega 3

Source?

FlyingMolly

Whether you meet your fat goal or not will not affect your weight loss. You do need some dietary fat just to function, and many people (myself included) find that fat is filling and satisfying. Eating more of it helps us to eat less overall, while others may have the same reaction to eating a diet higher in protein or fiber. Trying out different macro breakdowns can help you find what works for you.

And no, no it is NOT “better if you don’t.”

deannalfisher

Rule of thumb for daily fat intake is .4-.6g per goal body weight....fat contributes to hair/skin health and is an essential nutritent

lynn_glenmont

shivarii wrote: »

hi!
no you don't, and it's better if you don't
the only minimum to be reached is omega 3 , it can be done by eating 20 grams of linseed daily.
otherwise you can basically eat no fat (or one tablespoon of olive oil if you really eat no fat at all)

Omega 3 is not the only essential fatty acid, so this is incorrect.

kimny72

shivarii wrote: »

hi!
no you don't, and it's better if you don't
the only minimum to be reached is omega 3 , it can be done by eating 20 grams of linseed daily.
otherwise you can basically eat no fat (or one tablespoon of olive oil if you really eat no fat at all)

This is not true. Your body requires a minimum amount of fat to function, and it doesn't all have to be Omega-3, nor should it be.

OP, the macros in your food diary are a guide, you don't have to crazy trying to hit each number. I tend to look at protein, fat, and fiber as goals to reach or exceed, and let carbs fall where they may. But i'm usually under or over one or the other. Calories determine weight loss/gain/maintenance.

CSARdiver

What are your personal goals? Are these aesthetic? Are they performance based?

You need to know this if you're going to get a meaningful answer.

Recommended dietary fat is ~20%-35% depending on your goals (also considering any medical conditions).

debrakgoogins

shivarii wrote: »

otherwise you can basically eat no fat

Nope. To the original poster, please, please don't listen to this. The body needs fat. Aim for balanced macros but if they sway it's ok. If you're looking for weigh loss, calories are the most important thing to be watching. Balanced macros are jsut better nutritionally for your body.

4Pop

Fats are also essential for mental health.

ritzvin

there is a minimum that is recommended, though it is not necessarily the default MFP %.
From WHO:

ritzvin

(note that World Health Organization guidelines possibly may tend more toward staving off malnutrition in developing nations rather than what might be optimal ranges that are easily reached in regions where food access is not limited)

AnnPT77

shivarii wrote: »

hi!
no you don't, and it's better if you don't
the only minimum to be reached is omega 3 , it can be done by eating 20 grams of linseed daily.
otherwise you can basically eat no fat (or one tablespoon of olive oil if you really eat no fat at all)

Fats are an essential nutrient. You have to eat some, or you'll be malnourished.

So no.

We can quibble about details, but I like 0.35-0.45 g per pound of healthy goal weight. Others will have different opinions, up a little or down a little. "No fat at all" is an inaccurate opinion, if you care about being healthy.

katie8e

Fats are super important for neurologic function and certain vitamin absorption! Just stick to the “healthy” kinds if fats.