Reduce fat

bubblefishsam
bubblefishsam Posts: 2 Member
edited November 29 in Food and Nutrition
Hi, how do you manage to reduce fat? i’m being super cautious and i cannot manage to stay at 60g per day ( usually around 75g). For example is greek yogourt good? avocado? nuts? these pill
up fats right?
Do you also think that can slow down weight loss?
Thanks for your thoughts!

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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited October 2018
    Macros (protein, carbs and fat) are personal preferences for satiety, health and fitness goals. For weight loss, calories are king.

    You need to find a way to a consist calorie deficit. In other words eat fewer calories than you burn.

    This is a great thread for new people: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • Running2Fit
    Running2Fit Posts: 702 Member
    I don’t really worry about my fat levels. I’ve had some really high fat days and as long as I stick to my calories I lose weight just fine. Everyone doing Keto is eating very high levels of fat and they lose weight.

    The whole idea that eating fat makes you fat is junk science that has long been disproven.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    You need fats. Your body needs fats. Eat at a deficit (and eat a nutrient dense diet).
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    Do you have a medical reason or some other reason you are focusing on trying to keep your fat intake at a certain level?

    Weight loss comes from a calorie deficit, and the foods you eat that comprise the calorie target can be from any type of foods. With no particular medical reason to limit fat, or carbs, it really comes down to personal preference and what satiates you.
  • AndThenIWoreIt
    AndThenIWoreIt Posts: 25 Member
    Reducing fat — especially certain types of fats — is a viable and healthy goal for most people, although the idea doesn’t align with many people’s approach today.

    I keep fats on the low side (aiming for 30%-ish) by paying attention to food labels, doing without extras like butter or cheesy sauces, and eating skinless poultry and other lean approaches to protein.

    On the other hand, nuts are a big part of my diet, I cook with olive oil, and I wouldn’t mind adding more avocado. My treats often have fat, too — for example, two deliciously crispy slices of bacon with breakfast today :)
  • bubblefishsam
    bubblefishsam Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you for your answers! I shall indeed not worry too much since there is no medical reason. i will keep my deficit calorie intake and stay as close as possible to 35-35-30 as percentages but without worrying!
    Thanks again!!
  • amy19355
    amy19355 Posts: 805 Member
    bubblefishsam wrote: »
    Thank you for your answers! I shall indeed not worry too much since there is no medical reason. i will keep my deficit calorie intake and stay as close as possible to 35-35-30 as percentages but without worrying!
    Thanks again!!

    I can’t say enough in favor of food logging as a tool that has helped me personally.

    Set your daily personal carb, fat and protein goals and let MFP help you stay on your own fitness track.

    I log my food BEFORE I plate it.

    So, for example, this morning’ bowl of rice and beans was carb heavy so I added a tsp of olive oil to bring it closer to balance. (I could have added an egg or some yogurt as other choices).

    Good luck and good fitness to us all!
    Amyfb
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