I Love Fat :(

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  • LJSmith1989
    LJSmith1989 Posts: 650
    How about just egg whites? you could make veggie omelettes (use frylight) with cottage cheese perhaps?
  • LJSmith1989
    LJSmith1989 Posts: 650
    About two months ago, I noticed that I was over my allotted fat intake almost every day. For things like coconut oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados.

    After looking and looking, I found a site called marksdailyapple.com.

    I really suggest you take a look! I'm a nurse, so I love my science and well-done research.

    This guy supports all his statements with good research.

    Now, about 65% of my calories every day are from delicious, high-quality fats, including grass-fed beef and butter (YUM). And the scale is on the way back down again.

    Hmmm, not sure if you're serious or not. Sisson and well researched don't often go together

    Acg67: I feel that if I run a drum stick (as in the instrument) across your abs and chest you would sound like an xylophone
  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    Fat doesn't make you fat. Watch the documentary 'Fat Head' for proof. This guy was eating 55% of his calories from fat and his BF% went down over time.
  • fionarama
    fionarama Posts: 788 Member
    I eat loads of salmon, it satisfies my fat cravings and its all good fats. You don't need to use oil to cook it you can poach or microwave it instead
  • pwnderosa
    pwnderosa Posts: 280 Member
    I noticed this same issue in my food diary, so I have tried to incorporate more high protein/low fat snacks in my diet. My go-tos are: edamame, nonfat greek yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, and beef jerky.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    Nothing wrong with fat or even a high fat diet. It just makes calorically dense items, keep an eye on cals.
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    Oops keyboard glitch.

    I'd struggle with 130g of protein, for sure. I try to get to around 110, and that's hard. For me it means protein at every meal - protein powder mixed with milk (and fruit) for breakfast, and then chicken, turkey, pork, or fish at lunch and dinner. There are easy ways to get around the dry meat issue - use vinegars instead of oils, flavor with citrus juice, get an oil sprayer like a Misto that you put an oil you choose in and very, very lightly spritz your food. PM me if you want a few recipes.

    I get that you're trying to hit a number with the protein and that you want to drop your fat level down so you can still eat the carbs you feel you need for energy, all while staying at a calorie goal, but maybe you need to talk with your trainer about your protein goal being a bit unrealistic for you and the way you like to eat. I would be miserable eating at that ratio, personally.
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    I eat loads of salmon, it satisfies my fat cravings and its all good fats. You don't need to use oil to cook it you can poach or microwave it instead

    Loving it, until I got to the part about microwaving fish. Then I died a little inside.

    Please, for the love of the flying spaghetti monster, don't microwave your fish to cook it. Especially not a lovely piece of salmon. A tsp of olive oil just dabbed in the bottom of a Pyrex and then dabbed on top of a few ounce portion of fish and then thrown in the oven (NOT for too long) with a bit of salt and dill or dijon mustard or lemon...please, just don't nuke it in the death box. It's a crime against fish-manity.

    Anyway - OP, I get where you're coming from, but instead of worrying about your fat grams, why not worry about your protein grams? If your goal is to get to a specific amount of protein, then focus on that and let the fat/carbs chips fall where they may. Pre-plan/log your day with all of your protein sources in order to reach your protein goal, then fill in around it. Might make it easier when you can say "ok, I've reached 120g of protein and used up 32g of fat to do it [or whatever, pulling that out of my behind], now I've got X grams of carbs and X grams of fat to make up the rest of my day."
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    I eat loads of salmon, it satisfies my fat cravings and its all good fats. You don't need to use oil to cook it you can poach or microwave it instead

    Loving it, until I got to the part about microwaving fish. Then I died a little inside.

    Please, for the love of the flying spaghetti monster, don't microwave your fish to cook it. Especially not a lovely piece of salmon. A tsp of olive oil just dabbed in the bottom of a Pyrex and then dabbed on top of a few ounce portion of fish and then thrown in the oven (NOT for too long) with a bit of salt and dill or dijon mustard or lemon...please, just don't nuke it in the death box. It's a crime against fish-manity.

    Anyway - OP, I get where you're coming from, but instead of worrying about your fat grams, why not worry about your protein grams? If your goal is to get to a specific amount of protein, then focus on that and let the fat/carbs chips fall where they may. Pre-plan/log your day with all of your protein sources in order to reach your protein goal, then fill in around it. Might make it easier when you can say "ok, I've reached 120g of protein and used up 32g of fat to do it [or whatever, pulling that out of my behind], now I've got X grams of carbs and X grams of fat to make up the rest of my day."

    http://modernistcuisine.com/recipes/microwaved-tilapia/
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    I eat loads of salmon, it satisfies my fat cravings and its all good fats. You don't need to use oil to cook it you can poach or microwave it instead

    Loving it, until I got to the part about microwaving fish. Then I died a little inside.

    Please, for the love of the flying spaghetti monster, don't microwave your fish to cook it. Especially not a lovely piece of salmon. A tsp of olive oil just dabbed in the bottom of a Pyrex and then dabbed on top of a few ounce portion of fish and then thrown in the oven (NOT for too long) with a bit of salt and dill or dijon mustard or lemon...please, just don't nuke it in the death box. It's a crime against fish-manity.

    Anyway - OP, I get where you're coming from, but instead of worrying about your fat grams, why not worry about your protein grams? If your goal is to get to a specific amount of protein, then focus on that and let the fat/carbs chips fall where they may. Pre-plan/log your day with all of your protein sources in order to reach your protein goal, then fill in around it. Might make it easier when you can say "ok, I've reached 120g of protein and used up 32g of fat to do it [or whatever, pulling that out of my behind], now I've got X grams of carbs and X grams of fat to make up the rest of my day."

    I cook my salmon in red palm or coconut oil.
  • Evinx
    Evinx Posts: 1
    I eat 70-75% fat - butter, coconut oil, full fat cheese + grass fed meats - low carb (25-50) + only from veggies. No grains, no fruit (maybe some berries), pastured eggs, salmon 2X/week. Very low on PUFAs (no veg oils, no soy, no corn oil, no sesame oil). About 1700-1800 calories with about 80 grams protein. Never Hungry + after lost weight, now at goal - Easy, Peasy.
    This is worth a very serious try. Think about it
  • Blizaine
    Blizaine Posts: 32 Member
    I second what some others have said. Fats get a bad rap because of bad science. I've been eating 75% fat, 20% Protien, 5% carb. I'm now the leanest I've ever been. My blood pressure and cholesterol are better than ever. Plus I'm never hungry. Also, I have a high steady energy level all day with much greater mental focus.
  • xoemmytee
    xoemmytee Posts: 162 Member
    I agree with what most people have said about fats being ok. Prioritize protein. It helps to log your meals the day before or in the morning. That way you can manipulate serving sizes and the foods you eat to fit your macros better. Just fill in the rest with fats and carbs once you meet your protein goal. You can experiment by changing the relative amount of carbs to see how your body reacts to it.
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    I eat loads of salmon, it satisfies my fat cravings and its all good fats. You don't need to use oil to cook it you can poach or microwave it instead

    Loving it, until I got to the part about microwaving fish. Then I died a little inside.

    Please, for the love of the flying spaghetti monster, don't microwave your fish to cook it. Especially not a lovely piece of salmon. A tsp of olive oil just dabbed in the bottom of a Pyrex and then dabbed on top of a few ounce portion of fish and then thrown in the oven (NOT for too long) with a bit of salt and dill or dijon mustard or lemon...please, just don't nuke it in the death box. It's a crime against fish-manity.

    Anyway - OP, I get where you're coming from, but instead of worrying about your fat grams, why not worry about your protein grams? If your goal is to get to a specific amount of protein, then focus on that and let the fat/carbs chips fall where they may. Pre-plan/log your day with all of your protein sources in order to reach your protein goal, then fill in around it. Might make it easier when you can say "ok, I've reached 120g of protein and used up 32g of fat to do it [or whatever, pulling that out of my behind], now I've got X grams of carbs and X grams of fat to make up the rest of my day."

    http://modernistcuisine.com/recipes/microwaved-tilapia/

    Just because Modernist Cuisine does it, doesn't make it ok. :tongue:

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