Fat seems a waste of calories to me...

sbarella

No, they're not a waste of calories, they're vitally important to proper bodily function.

Vitamins A (vision), D (bone health), E (antioxidants, keeps down LDL), and K (dental, bone, and hearth health) are fat soluble, meaning they require fat in order to be absorbed and used by the body. The body also requires cholesterol to manufacture vitamin D. The brain is made entirely of fat and cholesterol, as are our cell walls.

This. 40-50g doesn't sound too low, but not all fats are created equal. Make sure you get a decent amount of healthy fat.

natstar26

Everyone has told you they are important (healthy fats) if you don't want to eat them, then just don't....... Yep you will lose weight but your loss if you don't want help absorbing all ESSIENTIAL vitamins and minerals. Not sure why you posted this in the first place bahha

likitisplit

IMHO - fats are the yummiest ever. All other macros wish they could be fat. If I could eat all fat all the time, I would. So there.

__freckles__

Hell I go over my fats almost everyday!

You're supposed to go over your fats everyday. Protein and fat macros are to be treated as minimum goals. So go in the red! It's delicious!

AglaeaC

I like my creamy Greek yogurt with 10% fat, thank you very much.

SiempreBella

Sometimes I really wonder if people on here ever listened in health/nutrition class in school. :noway:

Your body needs "good" fats to function. Just because you need to hit your calorie goals to lose weight - does not mean you should deprive yourself of essential macro nutrients. To each their own, but my body feels better when I'm hitting my macros pretty closely.

If you have a medical condition - that is absolutely different, controlled by a doctor - no benefit asking people in forums. Listen to your doctor.

I don't get when people pose questions for opinions and reject all ideas outside of their own that they questioned in the first place....

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Dragonwolf

Fats are very good at stopping hunger when eating with a calorie deficit. If you find your going over your daily goal try reducing your carb intake.
Healthy fats include nuts and seeds, nut butters, olive oil, mayonnaise made with eggs, regular fat dairy products. Enjoy.

Except as I said, it doesn't seem to make a difference for me, lol.

The 20 calorie and 4g of fat difference between Fage 0 and Fage 2% (~7oz servings) is pretty negligible, which is probably why you don't see any difference. Get traditional Greek yogurt, with 10-11% fat and you might noticed a difference.

The better comparison is between a meal that is carbohydrate based with some protein and fat (ie - oatmeal with whole milk and fruit) vs a meal that is fat based with some protein and carbohydrate (ie - veggie omelet with bacon). Odds are, the latter will keep you fuller longer, even at about the same calorie amount, because the bulk of the calorie load comes from fats instead of carbs.

This is even more noticeable if you base your entire way of eating around fats instead of carbs. One of the hallmarks of low carb, high fat diets is the appetite suppression effects (even without going to some the extreme low carb that some do) after the initial adjustment period.

Dragonwolf

IMHO - fats are the yummiest ever. All other macros wish they could be fat. If I could eat all fat all the time, I would. So there.

First, I that second line.

Second, why don't you? Low carb, high fat ways of eating are quite sustainable and healthy. If you love fat so much, sustainability really shouldn't be an issue for you. :drinker:

AliceDark

Everyone has a different macro ratio that works best for their body, so what works for other people may not work for you. You shouldn't be cutting anything out completely, but it's okay to play around with your totals until you find the breakdown that makes you feel the best. 50g of fat per day doesn't seem extreme, although it depends on your total intake. Given your target of 1800 calories daily, if you're getting 50g of fat, that's 25% of your daily intake as fat. That's not really very low-fat (it's not high either, btw, it seems pretty reasonable).

kerrianne86

Fat is important for many body processes. You need to eat some fat in your diet. Fat protects your organs, keeps you warm and helps your body absorb and move nutrients around. It also helps hormone production. However, some fats are better than others and having too much of any type is not a good idea.

likitisplit

IMHO - fats are the yummiest ever. All other macros wish they could be fat. If I could eat all fat all the time, I would. So there.

First, I that second line.

Second, why don't you? Low carb, high fat ways of eating are quite sustainable and healthy. If you love fat so much, sustainability really shouldn't be an issue for you. :drinker:

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NancyKhuu

May be I'm the minority here but I feel the same way with the OP. I don't try to avoid fat out of the need for losing weight or anything, but somehow I never get enough fat into my diet. I do go for the non fat options often (cappuccino with skim milk, non fat yoghurt and the like) but that absolutely is because my taste buds prefer it that way. Not because I intentionally restrict my fat intake.

Francl27

Sometimes I really wonder if people on here ever listened in health/nutrition class in school. :noway:

Your body needs "good" fats to function. Just because you need to hit your calorie goals to lose weight - does not mean you should deprive yourself of essential macro nutrients. To each their own, but my body feels better when I'm hitting my macros pretty closely.

If you have a medical condition - that is absolutely different, controlled by a doctor - no benefit asking people in forums. Listen to your doctor.

I don't get when people pose questions for opinions and reject all ideas outside of their own that they questioned in the first place....

First, I never had nutrition classes

Second, I still have 50g of fat most days (more if I go over my goal). It's not like I'm eating fat free... I still use 2% milk etc. But then you'll tell me that it's not good fats... but then I've never eaten good fats, as I've never liked nuts and have never used olive oil that much... My fat has always mostly come from dairy or meat... and still does... so I'm confused!

KaterinaTerese

Set an absolute minimum number that you can tolerate, and get used to hitting that number (e.g., "I will eat 60g everyday for 2 weeks). Then slowly up it to whatever percentage is suggested for you.

I have the opposite problem. I constantly eat fats. And on baking days, I can literally eat half a stick of butter (2 oz.) with the fresh bread... Mmm, now I'm hungry for more butter...

krawhitham

I go over my fats every day, and I never reach my other macros. I couldn't live without my fats!

Dragonwolf

Sometimes I really wonder if people on here ever listened in health/nutrition class in school. :noway:

Your body needs "good" fats to function. Just because you need to hit your calorie goals to lose weight - does not mean you should deprive yourself of essential macro nutrients. To each their own, but my body feels better when I'm hitting my macros pretty closely.

If you have a medical condition - that is absolutely different, controlled by a doctor - no benefit asking people in forums. Listen to your doctor.

I don't get when people pose questions for opinions and reject all ideas outside of their own that they questioned in the first place....

First, I never had nutrition classes

Second, I still have 50g of fat most days (more if I go over my goal). It's not like I'm eating fat free... I still use 2% milk etc. But then you'll tell me that it's not good fats... but then I've never eaten good fats, as I've never liked nuts and have never used olive oil that much... My fat has always mostly come from dairy or meat... and still does... so I'm confused!

The fat in meat and dairy is not bad. The body actually needs saturated fats for things like cell wall integrity and whatnot, and a good chunk of the fats in meat and dairy are actually monounsaturated fats (around 40%, depending on the item in question as well as the animal's diet).

Nuts are actually a so-so source of fats, because they're almost entirely Omega-6 fats, which without much or any Omega-3 fats to balance the Omega-6s, can actually do more harm than good. The ideal ratio for Omega-6 to Omega-3 fats is 1-2:1 (to compare, the Standard American Diet, even on the "healthy" end, if seed oils are still involved, is somewhere around 500-2000:1).

Phoenix__Rising

I think when I eat higher 'good fats'
my cravings for garbage decreases.
Just me. I read that you need fat for
your moods and balance. I'm sure
there must be something you're
dismissing that you might find
appealing.

fificrazy

I don't really think of fat in terms of calories, just what it does for me. It helped regulate my hormones (yep, thank you, peanut butter!) So while I don't see a need to reach for full fat items all the time for the sake of a belief that it's always the more nutritional choice... If you're craving something high fat, your body knows what it needs for itself- so just be sure to feed it then!

Francl27

I don't really think of fat in terms of calories, just what it does for me. It helped regulate my hormones (yep, thank you, peanut butter!) So while I don't see a need to reach for full fat items all the time for the sake of a belief that it's always the more nutritional choice... If you're craving something high fat, your body knows what it needs for itself- so just be sure to feed it then!

I never do, lol.

FitMe758

It really wouldn't be a big deal to me to never eat a cupcake, cake, cookie or chip again.
BUT
Fat is one of my biggest problems. My biggest temptation is rib eye (grilled, please or standing rib roast = TONS of fat. I also love olive oil, avocado, sun flower seed butter and bacon. hmmmmmm, bacon.


I guess everyone is different.

sllm1

I go over on fat every day, too!

But then I eat almonds every day, so I'm starting out with a high fat number with just my breakfast...

JoRocka

It really wouldn't be a big deal to me to never eat a cupcake, cake, cookie or chip again.
BUT
Fat is one of my biggest problems. My biggest temptation is rib eye (grilled, please or standing rib roast = TONS of fat. I also love olive oil, avocado, sun flower seed butter and bacon. hmmmmmm, bacon.


I guess everyone is different.

how is a good steak a temptation???

Steak is amazing- I couldn't live without it- we have steak almost once a week regularly.

emtjmac

I love crispy, juicy fat. If it makes you feel yucky to eat too much though then don't do it! If there is one thing I have discovered in my experienced with weight loss, it's that you have to find what works for you.

likitisplit

It really wouldn't be a big deal to me to never eat a cupcake, cake, cookie or chip again.
BUT
Fat is one of my biggest problems. My biggest temptation is rib eye (grilled, please or standing rib roast = TONS of fat. I also love olive oil, avocado, sun flower seed butter and bacon. hmmmmmm, bacon.


I guess everyone is different.

how is a good steak a temptation???

Steak is amazing- I couldn't live without it- we have steak almost once a week regularly.

Steak = not so bad
Bacon =not so bad
Cashews = thousands of calories in minutes

likitisplit

I don't really think of fat in terms of calories, just what it does for me. It helped regulate my hormones (yep, thank you, peanut butter!) So while I don't see a need to reach for full fat items all the time for the sake of a belief that it's always the more nutritional choice... If you're craving something high fat, your body knows what it needs for itself- so just be sure to feed it then!

The thing is that fat carries a lot of the nutrients. So you lose food value by eating more food with the fat removed. Not saying that should change your decision, but you should be aware.

LexiMelo

I don't eat low fat anything, esp milk. The barista at starbucks always seems confused when I order my latte with whole milk (because I look skinny). What's the point of drinking a latte if it tastes like nothing? Plus it really does keep you fuller, longer.

Also, lowfat cheese is just criminal. And skin on chicken is the best part.

I am usually around 40% fat per day and I'm absolutely fine with that.

Francl27

I don't eat low fat anything, esp milk. The barista at starbucks always seems confused when I order my latte with whole milk (because I look skinny). What's the point of drinking a latte if it tastes like nothing? Plus it really does keep you fuller, longer.

Also, lowfat cheese is just criminal. And skin on chicken is the best part.

I am usually around 40% fat per day and I'm absolutely fine with that.

That's the thing though... limited calorie budget. Got to pick your battles. Whole milk isn't something I want to spend my calories on, and typically I can't really tell the difference when it's just in coffee anyway (we use 2% at home for the kids anyway so when I use milk, it's what I use).

For cheese, if it's just going to be melted cheese on eggs or shredded cheese in my taco salads, honestly I don't care if it's low fat. But if I'm going to have a nice piece of cheese, I'll take some full fat cheese... I just don't do it that much anymore because one serving of cheese is not satisfying enough for me... but again, not 'healthy' fats anyway.

Someone mentioned chicken, I do like dark meat better, but it doesn't fill me up more than while meat, so it's often not worth the calories for me... As I said, fat doesn't seem to fill me up that much, compared to a combo of protein and carbs. But yeah, major sweet tooth here...

SunofaBeach14

So you ignore good advice and are under on fats. Nothing to see here. Best of luck.

Francl27

So you ignore good advice and are under on fats. Nothing to see here. Best of luck.

Well, it's hard enough to stay under my calories and have enough protein most days, sorry I'm not going to lose any sleep if I'm 10g below on fat a few days a week :laugh:

I wasn't asking for advice either... I know where to get fat, if I want to have some. I just don't want to force myself to eat things I don't enjoy. Was just wondering if I was alone with this.

LatinaGordita

Nope I feel better when I eat higher fat and lower carb. It's a lot more satiating.

This! Pass the BACON!