too much fat?

KiyaK
KiyaK Posts: 519 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I was looking at my fat consumption and noticed that I almost always go over the number of grams MFP allows me. They allow me 40 grams of fat and I almost always go over, sometimes up to 60 grams or so.

I have only been a member for 11 days now, and I have just focused on staying under my calorie goal. I feel that for the most part I eat pretty healthy. Lots of fruits & veggies (to me…). I believe my food diary is open so others can look at it, if that helps.

Is going over my fat allowance something I should be worried about? Thank you for your help!

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  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    Fat helps keep you full and helps you feel satisfied. I get A LOT of plant based fat (nut, avocado) and it helps me stay near my calorie goal.

    Fat is also important for brain function.

    Don't be afraid of (healthy) fat!
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Yep, fat is good for you! Don't be afraid!
  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    What kind of fat? brats and restaurant foods tend ot be bad foods. avacados, nuts and seeds with fats are better for you but still fat. be careful with these.
  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    Fat helps keep you full and helps you feel satisfied. I get A LOT of plant based fat (nut, avocado) and it helps me stay near my calorie goal.

    Fat is also important for brain function.

    Don't be afraid of (healthy) fat!

    YUP!

    Healthy fats do not make you fat, they are actually shown to burn bodyfat,especially belly fat.
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    Lot's of cheese and processed taco meat aren't very good sources of fat. The fat in avocado's and nuts including peanut butter are good fat. The ones you are consuming contain a lot of chemicals and sat and trans fats so it's best to switch that out and reduce as much as possible for the sake of your heart.

    Yes you can lose weight on high fat diets as long as you stay within your calorie alotment but they are rough on your organs and system and not recommended for the long term.
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Fat helps keep you full and helps you feel satisfied. I get A LOT of plant based fat (nut, avocado) and it helps me stay near my calorie goal.

    Fat is also important for brain function.

    Don't be afraid of (healthy) fat!

    I agree! I use a lot of olive oil drizzled on salads etc and I don't worry too much if I go over - folk in the Mefiterranean have been living long healthy lives with it for centuries so I don't get too hung up about it :wink:
  • hamton
    hamton Posts: 245
    The only bad fat I know of is trans fat. Please stop the hate on saturated fat. It is not bad for you and your body needs it.
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    I regularly go over on fat but not calories (just look at my diary!) and have lost almost 30 pounds. I make sure the bulk of the fat is from healthy sources...most of it boils down to my almond addiction. :blushing:
  • lockef
    lockef Posts: 466
    The only bad fat I know of is trans fat. Please stop the hate on saturated fat. It is not bad for you and your body needs it.

    Word! QFT
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