Nutrition
Fat Budget Floor
A fat budget floor sets minimum daily fat grams for hormones and satiety—even in deficits—so zero-fat chasing does not trigger rebound binges.
A fat budget floor is the minimum daily fat grams you keep for hormones, vitamin absorption, and meal satisfaction—even in aggressive deficits. Cutting fat to zero while chasing low calories often backfires with dry skin, poor satiety, and binge urges on nuts or nut butter.
Most active adults land between a modest floor and an upper cap from remaining calories after protein and carbs.
Common questions
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Can you lose fat while eating more dietary fat?
Yes if total calories stay in deficit—fat is not unlimited. The floor prevents going too low; the ceiling still comes from your remaining calorie budget after protein needs.
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