FAT GRAMS

DebTavares
DebTavares Posts: 170 Member
in Food and Nutrition
How many fat grams does a 160 lb, 5'4 woman need? I have a modest deficit but have been feeling very tired so I am thinking that it could be my fat intake. I tried increasing my protein but this didn't work. Anyone know? Some days I feel like a truck hit me!

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  • Laurenloveswaffles
    Laurenloveswaffles Posts: 535 Member
    Around 70g on the low side
  • DebTavares
    DebTavares Posts: 170 Member
    Around 70g on the low side

    Wow, that's quite a bit. Thanks so much for the reply.
  • krich1988
    krich1988 Posts: 1 Member
    You might also consider your iron intake. Iron deficiency is common in young women, and can cause fatigue.
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    I try to get 100-110 g daily. (Same with protein.)
  • DebTavares
    DebTavares Posts: 170 Member
    I'm sure this is my problem. How do you all get more fat in with low cal options?
  • Laurenloveswaffles
    Laurenloveswaffles Posts: 535 Member
    I'm sure this is my problem. How do you all get more fat in with low cal options?

    Eat more fatty foods. Bacon, avocado, mayo, whole eggs, etc.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    I'm sure this is my problem. How do you all get more fat in with low cal options?

    you don't

    if you're hitting your fat target along with the others you hit your calorie target too.

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