Too much protein??

Soon2BeMrsSherriff
Soon2BeMrsSherriff Posts: 82 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
If you are trying to lose weight, is it bad to eat more protein than it says I should consume? I consumed good quality protein(chicken, hummus, and quinoa). I'm just confused

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  • williams969
    williams969 Posts: 2,528 Member
    edited January 2015
    Typically, the protein goal MFP gives can be a little low (I think the default for me is like 60g). How much are we talking for you? I custom set my goal for 105g (which is 1g/lb of lean body mass for me). I almost always exceed that (hey, I like my chickens and yogurts and beans, yummy!).

    As long as you've no medical issue contraindicating high protein intake (like kidney diseases, e.g.), nothing wrong with eating 100+g/day. Generally, many of us here consider protein (and fat) goals as minimums--as long as your total calories are at your goal number, then you're golden!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    If you have no medical issues, you're fine. Think of your macros as minimums you need to meet, focusing on keeping yourself in a caloric deficit.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,425 MFP Moderator
    williams969 wrote: »
    Typically, the protein goal MFP gives can be a little low (I think the default for me is like 60g). How much are we talking for you? I custom set my goal for 105g (which is 1g/lb of lean body mass for me). I almost always exceed that (hey, I like my chickens and yogurts and beans, yummy!).

    As long as you've no medical issue contraindicating high protein intake (like kidney diseases, e.g.), nothing wrong with eating 100+g/day. Generally, many of us here consider protein (and fat) goals as minimums--as long as your total calories are at your goal number, then you're golden!

    All this. And to stress it, MFP's protein goal is based on USDA standard which are low. Most research would suggest .8 to 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass while in an energy deficit to help maintain muscle mass. Also, a resistance/weight training program is also recommended.

  • Soon2BeMrsSherriff
    Soon2BeMrsSherriff Posts: 82 Member
    MFP says my protein goal is 80g. I was just making sure that it wouldn't make me gain weight.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    nah it's fine to eat more protein. Long as your calories aren't over goal you're good.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,425 MFP Moderator
    edited January 2015
    MrsSherriff wrote: »
    MFP says my protein goal is 80g. I was just making sure that it wouldn't make me gain weight.

    Protein doesn't make you gain fat.... only a calorie surplus does.
  • ForecasterJason
    ForecasterJason Posts: 2,577 Member
    psulemon wrote: »
    williams969 wrote: »
    Typically, the protein goal MFP gives can be a little low (I think the default for me is like 60g). How much are we talking for you? I custom set my goal for 105g (which is 1g/lb of lean body mass for me). I almost always exceed that (hey, I like my chickens and yogurts and beans, yummy!).

    As long as you've no medical issue contraindicating high protein intake (like kidney diseases, e.g.), nothing wrong with eating 100+g/day. Generally, many of us here consider protein (and fat) goals as minimums--as long as your total calories are at your goal number, then you're golden!

    All this. And to stress it, MFP's protein goal is based on USDA standard which are low. Most research would suggest .8 to 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass while in an energy deficit to help maintain muscle mass. Also, a resistance/weight training program is also recommended.
    Interestingly, for me MFP's protein target corresponds to .8 grams per pound of bodyweight, which is over double the USDA minimum of .8 grams per KG bodyweight. I wonder if MFP's numbers for some people are based on a different figure, which may be why some think it is too low.
  • isaiahc710
    isaiahc710 Posts: 2
    Saw this discussion and I hope someone can help me. I started a diet in summer, high protein and low carb. I didn't know it, but my kidneys can't process protein very well. I ended up with kidney stones and one uti after another (from the stones cutting into me).
    I have had 2 lithotripsies and need another. Does anyone know how to diet and lose weight without all the protein? I have reduced my protein and increased carbs, but I feel run down now.
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  • isaiahc710
    isaiahc710 Posts: 2
    I was eating around 80grams of protein. I cut it down to 50. Yes, Dr.'s lab tests show excessive amounts of protein in my urine. My dad had kidney problems, but I wasn't aware that I inherited them until this.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    isaiahc710 wrote: »
    I was eating around 80grams of protein. I cut it down to 50. Yes, Dr.'s lab tests show excessive amounts of protein in my urine. My dad had kidney problems, but I wasn't aware that I inherited them until this.

    Calorie counting and eat at a defecit

    Set your macros specifically to ensure the right balance for you with lower protein and watch them carefully. I would assume you would have to go vegetable heavy to get more food when you have to limit protein and it's satiety benefits

    Good luck
  • sheldonklein
    sheldonklein Posts: 854 Member
    We're crossing the line into medical advice here. Talk to your DR. about an appropriate diet.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    MrsSherriff wrote: »
    MFP says my protein goal is 80g. I was just making sure that it wouldn't make me gain weight.

    You'll gain weight if the total calories you're consuming are above your maintenance calories.
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