Going over on (healthy) fat?

floweringcurrant
floweringcurrant Posts: 112 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
About two-three days out of seven, I might find myself going over anywhere from 1-15 on my fat intake. I know there are other threads on this topic, but most of them are about eating more processed foods. I eat very healthy fats only; avocado, edamame, some tofu or soymilk here and there, unrefined coconut oil, almond butter, etc. Frequently I need to eat something fat and calorie dense to hit my calorie goal for the day.

I'm just curious if this is a problem and something I should pay more attention to, or if it's really no big deal?

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  • mydeloo78
    mydeloo78 Posts: 328 Member
    If you're losing weight and you're within your calories I wouldn't worry about it. Fats like that are super healthy for you, so I say its good. Your skin, nails and hair are probably very happy for it!
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    I do the same thing. At least 2 days a week (sometimes more) I go over on fats. I don't sweat it because it is usually from nuts, nut butters, olive oil, avocado, etc. I lost 30 pounds and reached my goal weight and have been maintaining, all while going over in fats regularly while staying within my calories.
  • privatetime
    privatetime Posts: 118
    I'm similar (I'm vegan) and I don't care about fat intake at all. I'm overweight now because I became insulin resistant a few years ago. Now that I'm treating that, diet and exercise are allowing me to lose the weight I gained. So, I'm concerned about foods that spike insulin production. And fat doesn't. I've had high fat days and still lost weight. Can't say the same about eating simple carb's. ;-)
  • floweringcurrant
    floweringcurrant Posts: 112 Member
    I do the same thing. At least 2 days a week (sometimes more) I go over on fats. I don't sweat it because it is usually from nuts, nut butters, olive oil, avocado, etc. I lost 30 pounds and reached my goal weight and have been maintaining, all while going over in fats regularly while staying within my calories.

    Congratulations! And this is good to know. I figured it was no big deal, but also wanted to make sure. Thanks for the replies from everyone else as well!
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