What's Really Keeping you in a Calorie Surplus
Nah, it’s not the carbs…it’s your fat intake that’s keeping you in a calorie surplus.
Everyone is so worried about their carb intake, but pay little attention to the macro that has DOUBLE (plus one) calories per gram that carbohydrates do.
Where fat hides (snacks):
protein bars
cheese
trail mix
granola
foods labeled “keto”
chips
crackers
Where fat hides (breakfast):
whole eggs
pork sausage
coffee creamer
cream cheese
butter
baked goods
nut butters
Where fat hides (lunch):
restaurant salads
salad dressings
hard meats (salami, pepperoni)
beef (hamburger)
French fries for fried yams
canned soups/chili
Where fat hides (dinner):
restaurant foods
extra virgin olive oil
sauces
steak
pork shoulder/brisket
sour cream
How to lower your fat intake:
stop eating out as much and cook more food at home
fat makes food taste better and restaurants want you to come back. You can assume that every meal out you eat has more fat in it than you think it does.
Coach’s Tip: Eat in and take control of your fat intake.