FAT VRS PROTEIN

faylou
faylou Posts: 89
edited September 19 in Food and Nutrition
ok i am usually really good with calories counts but sometimes i am over on protein no more then 5, and under on fat someti:grumble: mes up to 10.

will this under on fat compensate for the overage on protein?

:huh:
Thanks

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  • faylou
    faylou Posts: 89
    ok i am usually really good with calories counts but sometimes i am over on protein no more then 5, and under on fat someti:grumble: mes up to 10.

    will this under on fat compensate for the overage on protein?

    :huh:
    Thanks
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    to answer your question... no, they don't perform the same function in the body.

    But those amounts aren't all that far off so I don't see it as a big deal. Of course do your best to try and get there, but as long as you're close, I don't think it should be a big problem.
  • EducatedVegan
    EducatedVegan Posts: 58
    Honestly, you shouldn't worry about that small of a difference. It sounds like you're doing a really great job at eating balanced calories. If you were getting way too much protein, and way too little fat, I'd try to fix that, but it sounds like you're doing a great job.
  • LeeAnn11
    LeeAnn11 Posts: 37
    Well I seem to be the opposite - my calories are OK and so is the fat BUT my protein is wayyyy out. Mainly because I have a protein shake for breakfast and one for lunch as well. Will the excess protein turn into fat?? Should I cut out one of the shakes? It's just way too handy to whip up a shake rather than cooking something...thanks!
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