Fat in the red will it hinder weight loss

dafoots0911
dafoots0911 Posts: 347 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I seem to be staying level or lower on the calories, carb and protein but I keep going over on the fat. Will this hinder my weight loss?

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  • WWhitaker
    WWhitaker Posts: 309
    BUMP
  • GreenTeaForDays
    GreenTeaForDays Posts: 166 Member
    Besides the many healthful benefits of protein and complex carbs, a higher intake can help with blood sugar levels as well as make you feel fuller longer. A lot of people can argue about the "correct" ratio of macro-nutrients (protein, fat, carbs), but in the end, to lose weight you just need to focus on the total calories. You just have to remember that if you intake food that is better quality you'll feel better and the whole weightloss process will be easier.

    here is a very dense but helpful article about macronutrients.
    http://www.caloriesperhour.com/tutorial_ratios.php
  • mangirl
    mangirl Posts: 93
    what are you eating that is high in fat? i need more fat. I don't think it matters too much. You shouldn't be going way over. Time will tell if it works for you. If you are too worried cut back on fat. :P
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,178 Member
    Protein is essential
    Fat is essential

    Carbs aren't. They are needed to "run" more smoothly, but the other 2 are needed by the body.
  • GreenTeaForDays
    GreenTeaForDays Posts: 166 Member
    here is a very dense but helpful article about macronutrients.
    http://www.caloriesperhour.com/tutorial_ratios.php

    actually this is one of many articles in a series. it maybe better to start off with this one
    http://www.caloriesperhour.com/tutorial_nutrients.php
  • dafoots0911
    dafoots0911 Posts: 347 Member
    Just 2 tbspns of ground flaxseed is 8, one egg is 5 and I haven't gotten to any meat. They are healthy fats. If I eat a handful of nuts is 18. My daily allowance is 33 on a 1200 calorie diet.
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