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scapina Posts: 34 Joined: 2003/02/09	2005/03/22, 07:44 PM hello i am trying to lose about 15 lbs i have put on in the last couple of years (5 lbs. in the last couple of months). i am exercising 3-4 times a week (weights and cardio) and watching what i eat. well, i am not so strict on the fat. i don't eat much "bad" food, but i am pretty much doubling the FT nutrtional guidelines for fat (40-45 and the number i am supposed to be at is 26). thing is, i've read elsewhere that the amount of fat i currently eat is fine (even a bit below some recommendations). i am just wondering if this is a huge problem or not. other than this, i am following the FT program to a t (even less calories sometimes) thanks!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/22, 08:10 PM Depends on the type of fats....and if they fit your calorie requirements. Any food over your calorie requirements has the capability to lead to fat accumulation. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/22, 08:12 PM If you want to lose fat, try keeping your fat intake to not more than 25% of your total calories. The rule is generally 30%. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
scapina Posts: 34 Joined: 2003/02/09	2005/03/22, 09:16 PM how to i calculate what is 25-30% of my calories? i average about 1700 calories and 40 grams of fat a day...... thanks for the quick replies!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/22, 09:49 PM 47 grams would be 25%. Like bb1fit said take a look at where your fats are coming from and perhaps you are not creating a deficit. Therefor your unburnt carbs/fats are being stored. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
scapina Posts: 34 Joined: 2003/02/09	2005/03/23, 08:46 PM hmmm... i googled "calories from fat" and everywhere i found said it should be on the labels. i looked at the snacks i have in my desk and the only thing that has that labelled is some slim-fast bars. is there a way to calculate it, or even a list somewhere?
pulseeric Posts: 9 Joined: 2004/10/01	2005/03/23, 10:58 PM 1gram of fat = 9 calories 1gram of carb = 4 calories 1gram of protein = 4 calories -e