IIFYM...question on fat

lporter229
lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
edited November 24 in Food and Nutrition
For those that follow IIFYM way of eating, do you monitor your saturated vs. unsaturated fat intake? Curious to see everyone's opinions on this.

I do not usually distinguish between the two, but I guess I subconsciously try to limit my saturated fat intake.

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  • babybuddha06
    babybuddha06 Posts: 28 Member
    edited January 2018
    I don’t typically distinguish between either one of them. I still track it with my carbs, however, hitting protein is my main focus while staying at a deficit.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    I don't monitor the breakdown of fat, but I make an effort to get fat from a variety of sources - most days my fat comes from salmon, eggs, cheese, nuts/nut butter, avo, coconut butter/oil.
    I limit myself to 2 egg yolks a day, but other than that I don't really worry...
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    Nope. As said above, I get my fat from a variety of sources, so I don't give it a moment's thought.
  • Wendyanneroberts
    Wendyanneroberts Posts: 270 Member
    For existing health conditions, I have to track and monitor my fat intake. Making sure I get sufficient fat intake, for a healthy diet, but have to still limit saturated fats. Previously by cutting saturated fats, without tracking, I had cut my overall fat intake too low and made myself ill, also reflected in blood tests. So by consistent logging I ensure my diet hits a healthy fat intake range. While also logging saturated fats separately, to ensure I keep them below my maximum allowance. The higher my fat intake and lower my saturated intake, the better for my health conditions. I know everyone is different.
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