There is a lot of talk on here about Protein, about carbs and about calories. What I don't see very often is talk about fats. Not the stuff we are trying to shift from our butts and guts, but the good stuff the MUFAs, monounsaturated fatty acids. Cold Water fish, seeds, nuts, avocados, dark chocolate, olives.... Great stuff! Calorie heavy but very, very good for our health and our weight loss, they enhance heart health, protect against chronic disease, and, wonderfully, they target abdominal fat.

Do people here track their intake?

Are NUTs recommending people ensure to keep their MUFA intake up?

I sometimes suspect when I see how few calories some people are consuming that they are not eating these wonderful fats. Especially when they are struggling with weight loss and get stuck in stalls.

It is so easy to become so focused on calories and on protein and carbs that we can forget about that other part of the MFP pie chart. Our fats. We have to eat fat to burn fat.

Are you consciously choosing your fats?

@Fiddleman

I prefer getting my nutrients from quality food where possible' date=' but agree that supplements can assist when we need to intensify our intake, or when access to quality nutrients is challenged. I do not take any supplements regularly though do at times where I need to.

Omega 3, while an essential unsaturated fat, is a poly unsaturated rather than a mono unsaturated :-)[/quote']

You are right. And I was also wrong about what the omega 3 is sourced from. It is not sourced from avocados, but is sourced from sardines, herrings and anchovies. Regardless, it has worked out really well.

You are right. And I was also wrong about what the Omega 3 is sourced from. It is not sourced from avocados' date=' but is sourced from sardines, herrings and anchovies. Regardless, it has worked out really well.[/quote']

Sounds great! I love sardines, herrings and anchovies!

I try and eat nuts like almonds every day but yep they are pricy in the calories! I have always loved nuts and eat regularly to help get healthy fats:)

Yeah I love the fat! I do eat a lot of it every day!

I can't order anything, internet is tricky, have to rely on care packages for everything. I do have a few hoarded tins of sardines which I love, and there is occasionally tuna but too much tuna makes me break out. My daily food options consist of maybe some chicken, eggs, "steak", some over-boiled vegetables, some raw veggies like carrots and cucumbers and onions, and some raw fruit like plums, kiwis and oranges. Everything else is fried, breaded, super high fat/salt/sugar. I brought several boxes of quest bars but I have to ration those out because they are so high in carbs.

Please let me know what you would like in a care package and where it should be sent to.

Some ideas:

Low carb Protein bars (pure protein, nu go slim, or whatever you prefer)

Fish oil (good quality)

Snack food like beef Jerky or ostrich jerky ( a personal favorite as high protein)

A freezer pak ( not sure you have the ability to freeze things, but this pak keeps your daily meats safe to eat in hot weather)

Protein powder (what do you like? - would arrive as sealed bag, not tub)

A good quality multi Vitamin for athletes

This is just a brain dump of suggestions. Do let me know what would help you the most.

I am sure others would also feel that they could send something too.

Please let me know what you would like in a care package and where it should be sent to.

Some ideas:

Low carb Protein bars (pure protein' date=' nu go slim, or whatever you prefer)

Fish oil (good quality)

Snack food like beef jerky or ostrich jerky ( a personal favorite as high protein)

A freezer pak ( not sure you have the ability to freeze things, but this pak keeps your daily meats safe to eat in hot weather)

Protein powder (what do you like? - would arrive as sealed bag, not tub)

A good quality multi Vitamin for athletes

This is just a brain dump of suggestions. Do let me know what would help you the most.

I am sure others would also feel that they could send something too.[/quote']

Fiddle I want a care package! I'm sure you know already what I want in it!!!

Please let me know what you would like in a care package and where it should be sent to.

Some ideas:

Low carb Protein bars (pure protein, nu go slim, or whatever you prefer)

Fish oil (good quality)

Snack food like beef jerky or ostrich jerky ( a personal favorite as high protein)

A freezer pak ( not sure you have the ability to freeze things, but this pak keeps your daily meats safe to eat in hot weather)

Protein powder (what do you like? - would arrive as sealed bag, not tub)

A good quality multi Vitamin for athletes

This is just a brain dump of suggestions. Do let me know what would help you the most.

I am sure others would also feel that they could send something too.

Oh my God, Fiddleman, I could cry! That would be a dream package!! All of that sounds so awesome, yes yes yes please!!

A lot of protein powders make me break out so I try to find gluten free-hormone free, no casein, etc. Tera's whey is decent.

No refridgerator sadly, would very much like to try the green drinks we've been discussing.

Also, sardines are awesome!

I will PM you my APO addy. <3 <3!!!!

I can't order anything' date=' internet is tricky, have to rely on care packages for everything. I do have a few hoarded tins of sardines which I love, and there is occasionally tuna but too much tuna makes me break out. My daily food options consist of maybe some chicken, eggs, "steak", some over-boiled vegetables, some raw veggies like carrots and cucumbers and onions, and some raw fruit like plums, kiwis and oranges. Everything else is fried, breaded, super high fat/salt/sugar. I brought several boxes of Quest bars but I have to ration those out because they are so high in carbs.[/quote']

Most of the carbs in Quest bars are Fiber, so they have low net carbs. Maybe you can get more of those?

Oh I have plenty of those, I have 3 full boxes! But I cannot live on Quest bars alone, tasty as they are, and I have to make those 3 boxes last me 10 months.