too much protein?

brookie678

This is my first week using my fitness pal. 2 years ago I lost 20 lbs and always like to find new ways to keep it off (since I'm a serious yo-yo dieter) but this is the first time that I've had my protein tracked. Yesterday I far exceeded my protein intake, but stayed within fat calories and carbs. Is this considered a bad thing? Thanks!

lilac67

That happened to me when I first started too. I changed my settings to accomidate my plan. I use Winning by Losing (jillian Michaels) so I set mine to 40 carbs/30 protein/30 fats. I didn't have a problem with my protein coming out high after that.

tim_fitbuilt4life

I've read that the rule of thumb is 1 to 1.5 grams per pound of ideal weight. So if you ideal weight is 100 lbs then you should try to stay around 100 - 150 grams or protein per day.

CFAITH_WARD

Protein is ok and fiber also both are good and actually help keep you full and moving smoothly....It is fine....also I track sugar too....not easy to stay where you need to be but I try to as close as possible.

erickirb

If you do want to switch your % go to goals, change goals, select custom, make your changes the click save changes.

MFP sets protein pretty low 15% of total calories. Nutritionists say that 10-30% is where it should be but if you do exercise, especially strength training, you should be in the 20% or higher range.

erickirb

I've read that the rule of thumb is 1 to 1.5 grams per pound of ideal weight. So if you ideal weight is 100 lbs then you should try to stay around 100 - 150 grams or protein per day.

I've heard the same thing but it was 1-1.5 gram per Kg of body weight (not per pound, that would be a lot of protein for a 250 ponder) so at 100 pounds 45g+68g of protein is good.

ashlee954

I agree with the others. Protein and fiber are the two things that you want to reach or exceed your set goals. Whereas cals, fat, sugars, sodium, etc are the ones you wanna keep below or just at your goals. Carbs can go either way dependant on your diet. I know I need lots of them. I just try not to exceed them and so far so good.

brookie678

Ok, thank you so much for your help

karot32

Yea, mine is always way over the "goal" for protein and fiber.. .I wouldn't worry about those, sugar and sodium are the ones I want to get lower!!