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mbdesign88 mbdesign88
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 18:01
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How many grams of fat should I eat per day?
How many grams of fat should I eat per day? I know you're not supposed to cut fat out entirely, but I want to lose 25 pounds in 4 months and I am trying to find a reasonable amount to eat per day.

muscle190 muscle190
Mon, Jan 11, 2010 00:01
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0.5 GRAM PER BODYWIGHT
YOU NEED EAT 0.5 G FAT PER BODYWEIGHT.IF YOU150 LBS YOU NEED 75 GRAMS OF GOOD FAT NOT BAD FAT

mbdesign88 mbdesign88
Mon, Jan 11, 2010 19:01
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onelasttime onelasttime
Wed, Jan 13, 2010 07:01
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What's the impact of not meeting the 0.5g/bodyweight?
muscle190 - interesting fact... I had never heard a target fat intake / bodyweight

any chance you know the impact/side effects of not reaching the target 0.5g/bodyweight? Does it slow down weight loss? Does it store fat? Would greatly appreciate any insight you have

lelogosdemoi lelogosdemoi
Charlotte NC
Fri, Jan 22, 2010 11:01
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Oversimplification
Generally, it is a good idea to limit 30% of your caloric intake from fat. However, that as well as the grams per bodyweight is an oversimplification. If you limited your grams of fat to a very low amount but all of those grams came from pure lard...well, that wouldn't do you much good.

Fat is actually not bad, and eating more of it can be better for your brain, lymphatic system, and overall health--they work wonders in reducing inflamation which is a big plus for weight lifters with muscle recovery. The differentiator is plant vs animal fats. Plant fats (from nuts, avacados, plant-based oils etc) are very good for you. Your body needs those fats and makes very efficient use of them--these contribute to your "good cholesterol" when you get your cholesterol checked. Animal fats are bad - this is what drives up your "bad cholesterol"...with the notible exception of fish oil, which falls in the good fats category. Your body doesn't need them and doesn't process them nearly as well - that's why they end up clogging your arteries when you eat too much of them. Animal fat in small amounts isn't harmful, but the more you can limit them the better off you are (fats from all non-fish meat, and dairy). On the converse, most people do not get enough plant fats in their diets (I should say, most Americans). If you focus more on reducing animal fats in your diet and increasing plant fats vs obsessing over a specific number of calories or grams, you should see better results in terms of getting leaner and improving your overall health.

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