Struggling to meet fat macros
I am really struggling to get enough fats! Every day I come to within 10 of my protein macro very easily but I cannot get enough fats. I do not like avocado or fish, I mostly eat chicken and pork which are both very lean protein. Any suggestions as to how I can increase fats without increasing protein?
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I usually add 2tbs of heavy cream into my coffee and that does the trick for me. I know some people will add MCT oil and/or butter to their coffee too
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Well spoonful of coconut oil helps me. (How much you take depends on how far off your fat g are.) The reason I know is I was in the same boat the other day & a friend helped
I'm waiting for cacao butter & coconut butter to make a fat bomb recipe I have. Sounds yummy!
Good luck!😊
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Does anyone know how much protein is too much? If I go over my protein by 10-20 g a few days a week is that going to kick me out of ketosis? I’ve been really strict about not going over on protein I’m just wondering if I have to worry about going over by a little? Also if my main goal is to lose weight, is it ok to not meet my fat macro? I mean to me the less fat I eat the more my body should burn??
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Olive oil, olives, nuts, seeds, any full fat dairy. For instance you can have a big salad with protein of your choice, olive oil dressing, nuts and/or pumpkin seeds for crunch and maybe some olives or cheese. Also, you don't have to get in all of your fat macros as long as you feel satiated and are not craving carbs.
Fats don't help you burn fat, they help you to convert from using carbs for energy to using your body's fat for energy. If your goal is to lose weight, eat only enough fat to keep hunger and carbs away so that you will burn your body's fat instead of dietary fat. That's why also counting calories is important. There's a misconception that eating fat helps burn fat and that you can eat as many calories as you want, neither is true. -
Easy! Add a decent amount of butter and MCT oil into your coffee, with a sweetener of your choice. Give it a good blend, add a little cream to taste. It tastes like a creamy tiramisu in a cup and will definitely fill up your fat macros, and it tastes amazing! Enjoy :)
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Walnuts.
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AJQ thank you for that useful information! No need to meet fat macro helps me a lot! I was stressing about making it everyday for no reason lol! I do 18 hrs fasting and only eat between 12-6 pm snd I haven’t felt hungry at all!
