Originally Posted by
Times Roman
fats are a trick subject. in and of themselves, nothing to avoid. but the problem is you are limiting your caloric intake, and pushing hard to get your protein intake where it needs to be. So since fats are so calorically dense, you need to limit your fat intake to keep calories in line. If you do not, keeping protein the same, you offset is carbs, which by limiting those, can significantly impact gym performance. Keep in mind, we as a community, demand a lot from our bodies. So we say to limit fat intake to 20%. It's a good round number, and works well on average.
Which brings up another problem. There is so much fat in what we eat. Eggs is a significant source of fat. So is red meat. And by eating normal things with fat content, at levels high enough to satisfy your protein requirement, chances are, you are blowing the doors off that 20 percent fat target. Which means you have to be careful with the type of protein you eat. Which is why I focus so heavily on liquid egg whites and skinless chicken breast.
The other thing I do is not worry so much about any one particular day. Instead, I look to my ten day average. If your ten day average is on target, then not to worry about some minor daily fluctuations.
Be patient. You'll get there....
---Roman