Fat Content v Calorie Intake

Warley_x

So my question is, even though you are eating within your calorie intake guideline, can the fat content (eg: in a cupcake) be pushing the scales up?

So say you eat well for the rest of the day but you treat yourself (which I did because it was my birthday), can you gain more weight by allowing this treat even though it was in my guideline? x

nlawing

The law of thermodynamics says no.

Ever heard of the guy who did the Twinkie diet? He ate twinkies, oreos, doritos, etc.. for 10 weeks, but he ate in a caloric deficit and lost 27 lbs.

I wouldn't worry about it. The 80's made us think that fat is the devil, but that's simply not true.

MustBeTheRows

Simply put no.

I'm sure you can find lots of confusing information on the thermodynamics of different macro nutrients and their effects on weight loss etc. While not a healthy option you can lose weight eating nothing but junk food. It's all about creating a calorie deficit.

I eat cupcakes. They're delicious.

Warley_x

Thanks guys I was starting to put myself down for treating myself (even though it was my birthday!) but it may just be water retention. & yes cupcakes are delicious!

stfuriada

All food break down into calories in the end.

Carb / Protein = 4 cals per gram
Fat = 9 cals per gram

So if you're within calorie range, you're fine.

mmapags

Nope1 Fat doesn't make you fat. Eating above your TDEE does.

poedunk65

calories in vs. calories out is what makes yo lose weight.

vjrose

Calories win of course. However if it was your birthday perhaps you had a saltier meal or some other unaccustomed food and got a bit of water retention. Most morning after weight is sodium or unaccustomed foods slowing your digestion. :flowerforyou: