High fat!?!

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silverspring47
silverspring47 Posts: 21 Member
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How on Earth is my fat % so high? Ugh!! Yesterday, I ate 4 pieces of fruit to lower my daily %...and today it appears I will have to do the same thing! And protein...no idea what I'll have yet...I swear this is so much work lol

I went out for lunch with a friend..proudly ordered a salad, dressing on side, I drank water. I made the same salad for dinner, with my kale n quinoa patties. Breaky was toast, bruschetta, and eggs. I feel my day is GREAT...but here my protein is low, my carbs are low, my fat is 54%!?! Grr don't get it ...
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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    Set your diary to public
  • silverspring47
    silverspring47 Posts: 21 Member
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    Done!!
  • silverspring47
    silverspring47 Posts: 21 Member
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    Thx lol
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    edited December 2015
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    Right I had a quick look and I think your logging is off

    1) throw away the cups and spoons and use a scale
    2) be extremely careful with the entries you choose ...they look incorrect ..you need to check everything

    Eg your pesto is low on calories

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    Eggs ...weigh them ...mine are generally heavier than you've allowed

    As to fat ...it's a minimum macro ...but I'm pretty sure you need to sort your general logging before worrying about macro issues
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    That homemade bruschetta did you build the recipe?
  • silverspring47
    silverspring47 Posts: 21 Member
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    Pesto, I don't use much. 1 serving is 2tbsp, I use half a tbsp. And I have leftovers. But I count what I don't eat.

    I didn't build the bruschetta recipe either. I didn't use one. I just made bruschetta. That log may be off. It may account for more oil than I used. I don't want nor like oily bruschetta.

    Any time I can, I use the barcode reader to get accurate info.

    As much as I want to log, I don't want my life to revolve around it. (Obsessive personality and recovered ED. So I want to be careful with how deep I allow myself to get while logging. I am mainly doing it to show my nutritionist.)
  • silverspring47
    silverspring47 Posts: 21 Member
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    See...I only have 1/4 tbsp. And I keep it in its own small bowl and don't smear it on. I always have leftovers.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    edited December 2015
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    If you're prone to obsession and recovered ED I hope you've been cleared to use a calorie logger
  • silverspring47
    silverspring47 Posts: 21 Member
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    Yes, my nutritionist is aware of everything. We are working very well together to lose weight the healthy way this time :)
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    Excellent

    What has s/he said about your intake?
  • silverspring47
    silverspring47 Posts: 21 Member
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    I have been trying to eat according to the Ontario Health Food Guide... So the rainbow guide. 2 meat/alternative, 2milk/alternative etc...
    But when I do that I go over in calories or in fat % ... May be best to wait a month and discuss with my nutritionist..see what kind of advice she has.
  • silverspring47
    silverspring47 Posts: 21 Member
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    rabbitjb wrote: »
    Excellent

    What has s/he said about your intake?

    Previously, my protein was insanely high. And wow was she right!!! I'd have my daily intake before breakfast was over LOL so I have reduced that. This will be the first time (in Jan) I can show her a great log (previously just did my own in paper. And used pictures) and can ask why my fat is high.

    I will eliminate the pesto mayo. Tho I don't eat much of it...it's not something I need. Any other changes you could recommend? Maybe an ingredient swap?
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    Possibly

    It would be inappropriate to give generic advice due to your recovery and current treatment ...but well done you
  • Lovee_Dove7
    Lovee_Dove7 Posts: 742 Member
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    silverspring47 wrote: »
    How on Earth is my fat % so high? Ugh!! Yesterday, I ate 4 pieces of fruit to lower my daily %...and today it appears I will have to do the same thing! And protein...no idea what I'll have yet...I swear this is so much work lol

    I went out for lunch with a friend..proudly ordered a salad, dressing on side, I drank water. I made the same salad for dinner, with my kale n quinoa patties. Breaky was toast, bruschetta, and eggs. I feel my day is GREAT...but here my protein is low, my carbs are low, my fat is 54%!?! Grr don't get it ...

    If you lower your carb macro, your other macros will increase.
    I don't mind if my fat % it high (45-50%), but I don't like to have low protein, personally.
  • silverspring47
    silverspring47 Posts: 21 Member
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    Yes, good point. I am much MUCH better than I was. Even allowed myself extreme weight gain to focus on what the REAL problems were :) I needed to not focus on my body (and accept gain), so I could focus on mental... now it's time to be completely healthy!!
  • silverspring47
    silverspring47 Posts: 21 Member
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    Good point lovee ...which is why my fruits lowered my % yesterday. I'll do it again today... I may just need that..increase fruit and veg again. No harm in that!!
  • Lovee_Dove7
    Lovee_Dove7 Posts: 742 Member
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    silverspring47 wrote: »
    Good point lovee ...which is why my fruits lowered my % yesterday. I'll do it again today... I may just need that..increase fruit and veg again. No harm in that!!

    Sounds good! I weigh-out a pound of veggies a day and eat them in stir fry's, soup and salad. No fruit for me right now.
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
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    I find higher carb days are naturally lower in fat, and lower carb days turn out higher in fat. It's kind of like a see saw. So I wouldn't worry too much about one day, especially if they're all healthy fats.
    Good for you working with a nutritionist! Best wishes on your progress.
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
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    I'm playing around with macros right now and I wish hitting my fat macro was easy. Out of curiosity, is there a reason you don't want your fat intake at a certain percentage?

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