Too much protein...

memomdeb
memomdeb Posts: 4 Member
edited November 14 in Food and Nutrition
Does eating too much protein affect losing weight...What is the downside going over your daily intake of protein..?.

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  • ConnieT1030
    ConnieT1030 Posts: 894 Member
    It wont affect the weight loss if the calorie count stays under your limit. The only possible downsides if youre concerned about macros is a higher protein is going to mean lower something(s) else. Alot of people shoot for high protein anyway. I actually went 1 over my protein goal today, and was slightly un-amused to see the number in bold red, as if it was bad thing =P I was proud of myself, i rarely get it anywhere near the goal, but then i don't try to either.
  • sarko15
    sarko15 Posts: 330 Member
    edited January 2017
    The only downside I think is that proteins can be calorically dense--not all, but definitely many. One reason some people make a link to American culture's meat-centric diet to our obesity problem, which I feel is valid. A few grams over won't make a difference, though, if your calories are still at a deficit.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    It is ok to go over a little on protein and fat.
    Stay at calorie goal.
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    If you are concerned about daily amounts, look at your average days for the week.
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Calories are what dictate the storage of bodyfat or the use of stored bodyfat.
  • memomdeb
    memomdeb Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks everyone...So far so good then..staying under carbs, calories , fat & sugar...went a few over the sodium today... Appreciate your help! Best of luck to all you...
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    You only need to stay slightly under or at your calories. Going over the rest slightly or even a little more than slightly does not matter.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    IMO, there really is no such thing as "too much" protein. Usually, it's a matter of too little.

    If you eat more protein than your body can use for muscle synthesis, it's converted to glucose and is used as energy and will not be converted to fat unless you are eating at a caloric surplus. There is no conclusive proof that eating "excess" protein will cause kidney damage or any other problem.

    Eating extra protein is often recommended for weight loss in addition to muscle development because protein is harder to digest which makes you feel fuller and burns more calories in the process.

    Combine a high protein diet at a caloric deficit w/progressive weight lifting and you will lose weight by losing fat and maintain (and maybe even gain) lean body mass (and muscle) in the process.

    I've been on a such a program for the past 7 months and have done just that.
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