Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Asked 8 months ago

How many grams of fat per day for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight and my nutritionist mentioned tracking macros. I'm focusing on reducing fat intake, but I'm not sure what a healthy limit is. How many grams of fat should I aim for per day for weight loss?

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Sunita Banerjee Sunita Banerjee Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Before you cut down your fat intake, please consult a clinical dietitian. Everyone's lipid profile and medical history are different, and a sudden drop in healthy fats can affect your hormones. Get a blood checkup first.

Divya Teja Divya Teja Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I can only share what worked for me during my weight loss journey. My trainer suggested keeping my fat intake to around 40 to 50 grams per day, mostly from almonds, walnuts, and a little olive oil. It worked well for my body.

Sahil Verma Sahil Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, I don't weigh my fats on a scale because hostel food makes it impossible. I just try to avoid deep-fried stuff and limit ghee on my rotis. It's simpler than counting every single gram of oil.

Kabir Kapoor Kabir Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Keep it to around 40-50 grams a day if you are on a calorie deficit. Focus on getting quality fats from sources like nuts, seeds, and eggs rather than processed refined oils. It is that straightforward.

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Preeti Sinha Preeti Sinha Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I used to feel so anxious looking at oil in my food, thinking it would make me gain weight instantly. But our body actually needs healthy fats for our brain and hair. Don't be scared of healthy fats, just keep them in moderate limits.

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

That's correct, keeping fats around 40-50 grams daily is very effective and still keeps your meals satisfying.

Pooja Sawant Pooja Sawant Joined May 2026 6 months ago

We can't completely stop eating ghee or oil, ho na. I just limit my oil use to 3 teaspoons a day for cooking. It works out to around 40 grams of total fat, which is quite decent for weight loss.

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Deepak Chawla Deepak Chawla Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Weight loss ke liye total fat around 45 grams rakhna chahiye. Haan, dhyan rakhna ki bad fats jaise paranthe ka extra butter kam karna padega. Clean source se fats lo toh badhiya result milega na.

Rohan Deshpande Rohan Deshpande Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I was reading some fitness blogs yesterday and they mention that 20% to 30% of your daily calories should come from healthy fats. That usually translates to about 40-60 grams for an average adult trying to lose weight.

Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, at this point, my brain functions on coffee and hope. I don't have the energy to count grams of fat, I just try not to eat samosas for midnight snacks anymore. Small victories!

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