Do you need to eat fats if you want to lose weight?
Yep, you do 🙂 Fat isn’t the “waistline villain.” Your body needs it for hormones, skin, brain function, and absorbing vitamins A, D, E, and K. Fat loss is mostly about a calorie deficit, not going “zero fat.”
Fats to choose more often:
- 🥑 avocado, olive oil
- 🐟 fatty fish (salmon/herring)
- 🥜 nuts, seeds, natural peanut butter (no added sugar)
- 🥚 eggs, some cheese/yogurt
Limit more often:
- 🍟 fast food, trans fats, lots of deep-fried stuff
- 🧁 ultra-processed sweets (fat + sugar = trouble)
How much (simple version):
- Add 1–2 fat “servings” per meal: 1 tbsp oil or a small handful of nuts or 1/2 avocado.
- If your weight stalls, fats are often the sneaky reason—nuts/oil are calorie-dense, and “a little” can turn into “whoa” 😄
How to use our app (if it tracks this):
- Turn on/check your daily fat target (g/day) so you’re not stuck at “0” all the time.
- Log oils, nuts, dressings/sauces—people forget these most.
- Pro tip: weigh your usual nut portion once, remember it, and logging becomes super fast.
If you tell me your height/weight and activity level, I can suggest a more specific range 👍