weight loss

DianeTaylor4
DianeTaylor4 Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2 in Introduce Yourself
when using this App and counting calories is there a certain fat in take you need to follow or is it just the calories you need to keep an eye on

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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    First & foremost keep an eye on overall calories. Over calories means you might not reach your weekly weight loss goal. Some people track this weekly instead of daily. Over a little one day, under a little the next. It all works out.

    Anyway - macros: protein, fat and carbs. Tracking these values is for your nutrition and/or medical issues. Some people choose high fat, some people choose low carb, whatever works for you & keeps you full (and satisfied). Meeting (or exceeding) protein goals is important. You want to limit lean muscle loss.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Calories are king for weight loss. As long as you hit your calorie goals, you should lose weight (barring any medical issues).

    That said, getting enough fat is important for things like general health, hormone balance, vitamin absorption, etc. So don't go too low on the fats unless you have to.
  • DianeTaylor4
    DianeTaylor4 Posts: 2 Member
    thanks for the advice it has been very useful
  • koreangurl
    koreangurl Posts: 59 Member
    edited June 2016
    Just count calories if your sole purpose is to lose weight. Many people will count fats, protein or carbs on here to maintain their lean body mass and hormone levels though.
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