Since beginning (less than 2 weeks ago) to closely track nutritional data for my daily food intake, I’ve unintentionally lost another 5 pounds; down to 145. Based on my tracking data, I’m guessing the loss is due to a reduction in the amount of fat intake. It amazes me how much fat different foods have in them and since tracking, I’ve tried to keep my total fat consumption to 20-30% of my daily calorie intake (divided by 9 calories per gram). On most days, my total calorie intake is less than 2000. So in this case, the total fat intake would be:
- 2000 x 20% divided by 9 = 44.4g
- 2000 x 30% divided by 9 = 66.7g
with rounding, the total daily fat recommendation for a 2000 calorie daily diet would therefore be:
44-67g.
Over the past 2 weeks, my daily total fat intake has ranged from 25 to 76g with an average of about 50 so I’m in the recommended range of this example; however, the problem is that my total calorie intake is less than 2000 and according to what I’ve read for active men my age, mine should be around 2400. Could this be my excuse to eat more B&J ice cream:)
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