I’m cutting calories, so I want to track how much fat I’m eating. I eat a lot of steak and roasts. I looked up the nutritional info online, but there are a ton of different options, depending on whether the steak or roast had been trimmed to 0", 1/8" or 1/2" the fat.
If you buy a normal roast or steak at the store, is there is a standard amount that they are usually trimmed to? Like, they’re generally trimmed to 1/8" or something? Or is each piece of meat different?
Any advice on how best to calculate the amount of protein and fat in meat bought at the store would be appreciated. Thanks.
Until countertop models of DEXA scanners become available, all you can do is estimate.
This ‘accuracy of macros’ factor prob also explains why strict, dialed-in dieting ends up utilizing superlean protein sources (chicken/turkey breast, egg whites, crab, shrimp etc)
Honestly, success with macro tracking boils down to consistency more than anything. What I mean is, as long as you’re buying the same brand/cut of steak each time, it really doesn’t matter if you pick the right option on myfitnesspal or fit day. The adjustments you make will still be the same. It’s like if your scale is heavy by 5 lbs, and you want to lose 5 lbs.
You weigh yourself and it says 190, but you’re really 185. When you then weigh 185 on your scale, you’ve lost your 5 lbs even though the weight still isn’t accurate. Know what I mean? So just pick an option and stay consistent with it, reduce/add the food as needed based on your goals
[quote]pwolves17 wrote:
Honestly, success with macro tracking boils down to consistency more than anything. What I mean is, as long as you’re buying the same brand/cut of steak each time, it really doesn’t matter if you pick the right option on myfitnesspal or fit day. The adjustments you make will still be the same. It’s like if your scale is heavy by 5 lbs, and you want to lose 5 lbs.
You weigh yourself and it says 190, but you’re really 185. When you then weigh 185 on your scale, you’ve lost your 5 lbs even though the weight still isn’t accurate. Know what I mean? So just pick an option and stay consistent with it, reduce/add the food as needed based on your goals[/quote]
The importance of understanding this can not be overstated!
I usually pick one and move on with my life. Now there are situations where you can get a lean brisket that has 240 cals in 4 oz, or a fatty brisket that has 300, but after weeks and months that is not going to really matter.