fat intake???

[vtamh]

Hey, having problems understanding how much fat to intake each day. Im 163lbs. fairly lean. been eating around 20 grams a day. Id like to stay fairly lean, but put on muscle, any suggestions.

 

[cconnors_us]

Way too low. You need fat for test production amongst many other things. The biggest mistake I've ever made dieting is dropping the fat too low. I never got really lean, just lost a lot of muscle. I take in 200 grams per day now but I am also extremely low carb 5 days per week with high carb weekends. (Metabolic/Anabolic diet)

I would suggest 20% of you diet come from fat. Start at 40% protein, 40% carb and 20% fat. Experiment from there.

 

[vtamh]

thanks cconnors us, anyone else have opinion!!!

 

[huskyguy]

If your workout consists of heavy basic movements and you are working out with intensity then you can handle a lot more fat in your diet. cconnors is right on the percentages.

 

[Double3]

I would go more like 30%. Go with good fats.

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

No more than 20% -