How much fat is too little? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Shelle_G · 09-20-2004, 11:27 AM

If I cut my fat grams down to 20 - 30 is that too little? I don't want to start losing my hair or anything...

cameronnat · 09-20-2004, 11:43 AM

I have been eating about 50 grams a day and am losing weight. I have been using this program on www.fitday.com and it helps me calculate how many carbs and calories and fat I have been eating each day. Why would you thin that your hair would start falling out?

Ruthxxx · 09-20-2004, 11:43 AM

20-30 is what we need to utilize the nutrients in our food. I'd stick closer to 30 and be sure they are good fats.

funniegrrl · 09-20-2004, 01:15 PM

In losing weight, calories are more important than fat grams. Set a reasonable calorie goal for yourself and then track fat as a percentage of your total intake. Most healthy plans recommend anywhere from 20% to 30% of your daily intake come from fat. As already mentioned, Fitday.com is a great place to track this type of information, I highly recommend it.

If you'd like guidance on what a reasonable calorie allowance might be, check out www.room42.com.