Protein?

amcmillan730
amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
MFP gives a goal to hit for protein... but sometimes I end up going over it because I've been trying to have protein in the morning instead of all the muffins and bagels I love so much. Is having more protein bad?

Replies

  • katm427
    katm427 Posts: 227 Member
    I have the same problem...
  • missouri_rain
    missouri_rain Posts: 560 Member
    I always go way over, I don't pay attention to that because I think protein is very good for us.....that's just my opinion.
  • npryor100
    npryor100 Posts: 99 Member
    I find that I stay fuller longer if I eat more protein too. I think the MFP numbers are general starting points.
  • lesleybritton
    lesleybritton Posts: 42 Member
    Here's a website that might help. It seems to me that there is a recommended range and where you fall depends a lot on your exercise patterns and lifestyle.

    http://exercise.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/protein_2.htm
  • unocentavo
    unocentavo Posts: 82 Member
    No, more protein is definitely a good thing.

    http://realfitness4realpeople.blogspot.com/2009/09/importance-of-adding-protein-to-your.html
  • sdubec
    sdubec Posts: 3 Member
    I would go with the goals that mfp set out. Before my mom joined she used to eat a lot of protein because it helps to balance her blood sugar. When she started, she saw that she was under on calories and over on protein. When she started eating more calories and less protein, that's when she started to lose weight.
  • unocentavo
    unocentavo Posts: 82 Member
    More calories and less protein = weightloss? That doesn't add up on any perspective. No disrespect though.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,297 Member
    If you workout the protein % on MFP is quite low and you may want to go into your settings and increase the % of total calories allotted to protein, and either lower fat and/or carbs. To change your settings you can go to settings, click change goals, select custom, make your changes then click save changes.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,297 Member
    I would go with the goals that mfp set out. Before my mom joined she used to eat a lot of protein because it helps to balance her blood sugar. When she started, she saw that she was under on calories and over on protein. When she started eating more calories and less protein, that's when she started to lose weight.

    The goals set out on MFP are from a government source, and may not be right for everyone. Evaluate what works for you and make the adjustments to your target %.
  • irchrismm
    irchrismm Posts: 95 Member
    A lot depends on what you are doing. If you are building muscle and doing a lot of strength training, the extra protein helps your muscles rebound faster. Also when your calories are low, the extra protein help keep your muscles from deteriorating as your body will want to consume muscle for the energy it needs.
  • amcmillan730
    amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
    Thanks everyone!! It's hard to determine what's right for the individual person. Different websites say different things. I usually don't go over by much... and when I exercise it allows me more. So I'm not too too worried about it. Now I just have to get my sodium down.... any tips?
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    Here's a website that might help. It seems to me that there is a recommended range and where you fall depends a lot on your exercise patterns and lifestyle.

    http://exercise.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/protein_2.htm
    Thanks! I'll check this out, I've lost weight on here but never knew if what I had the %'s set at were even good for me or not. Some say adjust to what you need ...how the heck do I know? lol
This discussion has been closed.

Categories