This got me thinking. I'm pretty good about not eating too many calories, most of the time, but I never really pay attention to the grams of fat that are in the foods I eat. Perhaps that is one of the problems I have. After all, I have been plateaued at my present weight for longer than I would like to admit.
Since my co-worker imparted me with this tidbit of knowledge I have tried to keep track of my calories and fat intake so I could especially keep that fat intake less than 20 grams.
Well, it is seriously hard to do--eat less than 20 grams of fat per day! I put too much creamer in my coffee every morning and that blows quite a few grams right there--guess I better switch to the sugar free and fat free version. I have started really examining the nutrition labels on food before I commit to eating it lately.
So far, I have still managed to go over 20 grams of fat every day. However, I am not too far over the threshold--so maybe I can still improve on this.
So far, I have noticed that if I eat more like a vegetarian I may be able to accomplish this limited fat intake. I don't really have a problem eating vegetarian, I did so for several years in HS and college, albeit very unhealthily.
The problem I have is more cerebral. With all of the eco-green marketing that gets shoved down our throats every day, part of me feels annoyed to be picking up portobello garlic vegan burgers at the grocery store.-- Like I have finally succumbed to the green movement. I hope I don't line the back bumper of my car with eco-friendly slogans! Got Soy? I Brake for Local Produce!
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