Fat Question

[crvteckid]

Ok first of all I apologize if this is a dumb question and i think I might know the answer, but wanted to get input because I haven't seen it specifically covered here. Say on one day I hit all my macros but went quite over my fat intake, say double. Would it be beneficial to cut my fat intake by half for the next day or should I just take it as a cheat day and hit my normal numbers. Thanks in advance.

[PBateman2]

Hit your normal numbers the next day - IMO. Consistency over time. That's what counts.

[Magnetics]

a good PB Sammy will do that 2 u!

[crvteckid]

Hit your normal numbers the next day - IMO. Consistency over time. That's what counts.

That's kind of what I was thinking but in the same regard if I cut the fat the next day my weekly number would be closer to if i hit my daily numbers all week. I know I might be over analyzing something fairly insignificant and might be using the wrong logic, just wanted knowledgeable people's opinions. I appreciate all the input.

[crvteckid]

a good PB Sammy will do that 2 u!

Or some really yum curry with coconut milk, super fatty but soo good.

[Magnetics]

Or some really yum curry with coconut milk, super fatty but soo good.

Touché

[PBateman2]

That's kind of what I was thinking but in the same regard if I cut the fat the next day my weekly number would be closer to if i hit my daily numbers all week. I know I might be over analyzing something fairly insignificant and might be using the wrong logic, just wanted knowledgeable people's opinions. I appreciate all the input.

Mental gymnastics. Your decision!

GL. Train hard.

[juliacheh]

Or some really yum curry with coconut milk, super fatty but soo good.

Next time track your macros BEFORE you eat smth. yummy.
Good luck.

[crvteckid]

Next time track your macros BEFORE you eat smth. yummy.
Good luck.

Agreed

[PhiSig2298]

How far over?

[xempik]

Some people count macros on a weekly basis.. not sure if this has any advantages over counting on a daily basis?

[crvteckid]

Gonna say roughly 70g.

[PhiSig2298]

Gonna say roughly 70g.

You went over by 70g? What's your usual?

[PhiSig2298]

Some people count macros on a weekly basis.. not sure if this has any advantages over counting on a daily basis?

I've tried this 2 or 3 different times and I always go back to daily.. It's my OCD I guess.

[crvteckid]

Can give you an exact number later as I just calc'd these thing 2 weeks ago and dont have my sheet and eat the same lunch but I believe its 80g-120.

[PhiSig2298]

Can give you an exact number later as I just calc'd these thing 2 weeks ago and dont have my sheet and eat the same lunch but I believe its 80g-120.

If you went over by 70 that's a lot of fat! I bet you felt amazing!! I'd just chalk it up to an amazing cheat day and get back to the grind... You COULD drop it if you want but it'll just mess with your head. You obviously needed a huge cheat meal if you went over that much.

[crvteckid]

Yeah wasn't too huge but that coconut milk just killed me as I ate regular for the rest of the day. Had a full morning workout and helped move stuff all day but not going to be neurotic about it. Was just curious what some other people had to say.

[MikeK46]

Say on one day I hit all my macros but went quite over my fat intake, say double.

Fat & Protein requirements are minimums. No such thing as going "over" your fat intake if you ate enough protein.

[juliacheh]

Fat & Protein requirements are minimums. No such thing as going "over" your fat intake if you ate enough protein.

I assumed he meant going over his calories by going over fat intake.

[crvteckid]

Fat & Protein requirements are minimums. No such thing as going "over" your fat intake if you ate enough protein.

Thanks for this. Shed some light, did not know this. Insignificant reps given haha.

[crvteckid]

^Edit, too much 0 rep power given out..

[MikeK46]

I assumed he meant going over his calories by going over fat intake.

The way he said it (hit "all my macros") I assumed his calories were still on point. But in any case, looks like he's clear on it now.