So does fat make you fat?

[billmeek]

A low fat diet is pure madness...

The epedemic of health problems are a Result of Overconsommation of SUGAR in any type of forms.

Bingo.

 

[Ivan]

yes

well that's a good question let's talk about carbs and fat.

carbs are your bodies #1 source for energy. if carbs aren't present it uses fat (for the most part) which is why keto diets are so successful at using stored BF. now if both carbs and fat are present and are in high doses (grams) then of course fat will be stored as fat, you body doesn't need it for energy, so what does it do? it stores it for future use. your body does not care if you want to lose fat and look lean it cares about one thing and one thing only....keeping your ass alive. that's it's job. make sure everything is running smoothly. now your body will use some fats that are ingested to function but anything after that.....deposited

Great response!

Fats can contiribute to adipogenesis. Overall caloric balance, the glycemic index and load of the carbohydrates, the amount of fiber, protein etc have an effect as well.

Study the different types of fat and this may help you begin to understand how they are metabolized in the big picture.

Yeah I am finding that the different types seem to make a BIG difference.

Fat does not make you fat...a surplus of calories makes you fat.

You can use fat to lose fat, however, if you do things correctly by adding EFAs to protein you would accomplish a rise in Glucagon levels which increases fat release from adipocytes. Protein with EFAs (without carbs, or with glycerol) replenish glycogen stores and have a negative impact on the insulin to glucagon balance. THIS IS WHY LBAs ARE SO AWESOME!

Its a fine balance, however, just keep it simple and eat clean, balanced meals.

Excellent advice right here man. Insulin can ruin everything..or it can be manipulated for gains. LBA'a all the way!

If your seeing good results...stick with it...It will only get better...sometimes change is not good, especially if things are working!

Yep, solid input man.

Agreed - and if you understand the value of fat soluble vitamins on your endocrine system (need to consume fat with them), the needs of saturated fat by cell membranes etc, than you can see why low fat is not good long-term.

JM

Listen to Mountaindog, he is a "mountain" of knowledge!

 

[MaTrlx]

To elaborate a little on this...

Protein with EFAs (without carbs, or with glycerol) replenish glycogen stores and have a negative impact on the insulin to glucagon balance. THIS IS WHY LBAs ARE SO AWESOME!

Glycerol is a precursor for synthesis of triacylglycerols and of phospholipids in the liver and adipose tissue. When the body uses stored fat as a source of energy, glycerol and fatty acids are released into the bloodstream. \In some organisms the glycerol component can be converted into glucose by the liver and thus provide energy for cellular metabolism .

Source- Of course its from wikipedia.

 

[buck]

It is my understanding that if you are taking in an excess amount of calories that your body can store more of those calories if they are fat calories then if they are from protein or carbs. As the protien and carbs have to be converted to fat first , which uses up more energy.