I think some people assosiate food-dat with body fat. The saying goes, "you are what you eat!" and there are some people who actually think that the fat from that steak is the same fat that will now become a part of your body. It isn't the fat, but the calories in it.... fat free foods get stored as fat just as much as high fat ones. Like soda, candy, jelly, bread, etc. And almonds are high in fat, but a lot of people have lost weight eating them in moderation because they're so filling. Don't be afraid of the fat, you'll never be full until you get the fat you crave. But avoid the carbs! At least the empty white carbs.