Fatty Fat Fat??

I usually eat 50-60 grams of fat per day when I'm eating 2000-2100 calories, 150 g. protein, 250 g. carbs.  So that works out to about 25% of my daily calories coming from fats.   I don't intentionally eat a low-fat diet, but it sort of works out that way to meet my other dietary needs.  If I wanted to bump up my fat intake, I'd switch from low-fat dairy products to either full-fat dairy products or higher fat dairy products (2% milk, regular cheese, regular cottage cheese, etc.).  For me, that would be the easiest way to increase my fat intake without having to seriously revamp my daily food plan.  I'd also probably add some peanut butter to my daily routine as well, since it's a good source of protein and fat.   Regarding the constipation, I struggled for a while until I found a routine that keeps me regular.  I take 3 stool softener tablets (ducosate sodium) each day with my iron supplement, one dose of Miralax at bedtime in 16 oz. of water, I eat at least 25 g. of fiber per day, and I drink at least 64 oz. of non-caffeinated fluids per day (often more).  If I get to the end of the day and my fiber is low, I'll have a serving of Kellogg's AllBran Buds w/ milk for a bedtime snack.  (1/3 c. is 70 calories and 13 grams of fiber.)   Good luck finding a routine that's comfortable for you and helps keep you regular!  Who knew what a blessing that could be??? Kellie

How about avocados,  High in the good fats and Fiber too. 

Great suggestion!! Thank you Dana :) HUGS PK

Hi Skinny Kitty. I manage to get plenty of fat, I think mostly from meat. I agree that it's important to keep things running smooth. I try to get about 30 g. of fiber every day, which ain't always easy, but it's taken care of my little problem. I eat the double-fiber wheat bread by Nature's Own (5 g. fiber & 50 calories each slice), Ka****LC bars (4 g. fiber & 140 calories), and I make homemade fiber bars that are sort of like Rice Krispy treats (6 g. fiber & 100 calories). I'm sending you a link for the recipe. I don't use cherries - I use raisins or Craisins, or whatever I have at home.  http://www.bakespace.com/index.php?mode=listing&act=show&lst _id=28106

Wanda, thanks for posting this recipe link~sounds good!

Hey sexxxy Wanda baby :) Fiber HA! YOU should know me better than that. I could write a book on how to get 25 grams of fiber and 100 ounces of fluids everyday for life :P  You know I almost NEVER eat fatty meats. Most of my protein is fat free yogurt, fat free milk, chicken/turkey breast and lean ham. I do eat 1 or 2 ounces of light cheddar a day which gives me 6 - 12 grams of fat. I started eating nuts around 9 months out and even when I eat 1.5 ounces a day I still get under 50 grams fat. Maybe I will try eating read meat mor often... Making a note of it now :D HUGS PK

Are you getting in all your water each day? I find that always affects me if I don't get enough.  As soon as I up my intake, I get regular again.

I consider 100 ounces a bad water day ;) So yeah I do good. I generally get 120 a day but regularly get up to 150. HUGS PK