Not getting enough fat in diet?
serenababe
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Hi this is my first week on mfp and I've noticed that most days I'm eating about half the daily allowance of fat. Is this a good or a bad thing?
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MFP gives you a maximum for fat, so it's a good thing! Generally lower fat foods have fewer calories. However, some fats are essential in your diet for the transport of vitamins and a healthy heart and skin etc. Make sure you get enough healthy fats in your diet - think avocados, olive oil and oily fish. But don't sweat it too much!0
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I'd love to know how you manage that, I'm always way over!0
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Fat should be minimum .35g/lb of bw. Don't worry too much about maximum, if you stick to cal targets it will all work out.0
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I'm glad you've asked this question as I was meaning to ask the same thing!0
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Fat is good for you. Well the right kind of fat is. Try and get some of your fat from seeds and nuts that contain omega 3 fats and fish. If your fat intake is very low but you are meeting your calorie target you may struggle with hunger and cravings, so I think having a targeted amount of healthy fat will keep you on track and make it less likely you will cheat.
Disclaimer: I have no qualifications I am at the begining of trying to lose weight I just read stuff.
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i keep my diet strict and low in fat0
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GOOD Fat helps to lower cholesterol & build muscle, whilst filling you up quicker & longer, you should try to eat seeds, nuts, eggs, oily fish, etc.
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