Too much fat in my diet

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MrM27 wrote: »

I'm not understanding how you hit your protein and carb target and the surpass fat by at least half and not blow your caloric allowance. Something is not adding up.

This.

Also, I'm not sure what you are asking? For tips on how to eat less fat? What are your numbers and what's the culprit for the extra fat?

madmaddox719 wrote: »

ive recently started IIFYM (if it fits your macros) but whilst I'm able to hit carbs and protein most days I'm always over on fat by at least half my allowance, I don't feel like I want to lessen my carbs/protein to allow for this extra fat as I feel these allowances work for me

I agree if it is working for you keep it up. Since eating fat is not what makes most of us fat but it is the carbs you may be OK. My fat macro is at 80% so I keep the carbs very low to lower my body pain and cure the long term IBS.

madmaddox719 wrote: »

After looking at my diary my main fat intake comes from my meat, avocados and the granola I use so I will be changing that in my next shop! As for meat I don't eat chicken or turkey so I guess I'll just have to change my cooking method and find some leaner cuts.

I almost guessed that--it's really common when people try to up protein to accidently up fat too.

I really like whole eggs, but that's one reason people use egg whites along with their whole eggs, or love chicken breast and turkey and fish so much--good lean sources of protein. There are other lean cuts you can find, though, and I tend to use lots of low fat dairy (as I like it), like cottage cheese and greek yogurt at 1 or 2% fat.

(I do 30% fat overall.)

madmaddox719 wrote: »

After looking at my diary my main fat intake comes from my meat, avocados and the granola I use so I will be changing that in my next shop! As for meat I don't eat chicken or turkey so I guess I'll just have to change my cooking method and find some leaner cuts.

I always try to purchase lean meats whenever possible (I aim for around 93% lean ground beef). Tuna fish, turkey, and chicken breasts are wonderful choices! Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, too, so it's okay to keep these things in your diary, but maybe eat less of them? Instead of making a big serving your meal, maybe try just 4-6 ounces of meat and load up on other things such as veggies, beans, and other sides that are nutrient dense and high in fiber. Granola I try to avoid because most brands are high in calories and sugar, so if possible I would recommend substituting this with some homemade oatmeal made with low-fat milk or water, and some fruit bits or nuts added in for extra flavor if needed, just be mindful of your portions - one serving of nuts is about a shot glass. I also have found some dry cereal to make for a great, lower calorie snack you can munch mindlessly on, and it's very easy and convenient to pack in a bag!

hazsean wrote: »

Try quorn products! Very very low in fat, high in protein and personally have more taste! Obviously saturated fat is not good and you want to keep poly and mono on the low side! You can hit your daily calorie needs but if you are going way way over on fat (especially if a good portion of it is saturated) you will gain weight! Quorn is a good answer for your meat needs!

I actually disagree with part of this. I agree with the part that saturated fat is not necessarily ideal and you should be careful with your fat consumption as it can make staying within your caloric goals more difficult, but the poly and mono fats are actually the liquid fats such as oil, and should be the ones more sought after (although your avocado has plenty of these)! Also, a high fat diet won't make you gain weight; a high calorie diet will make you gain weight. A high fat diet can seem less satisfying since the portions will likely be much smaller than something more nutrient dense and high in protein, but if your goal is weight loss your #1 concern should be finding foods that make hitting your caloric goal more attainable.