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Waaaay over protein

danaberge
Posts: 117 Member
I seem to be eating double the amount of protein MFP recommends. I already tweaked it... to allow for less carbs and more protein.. but with the amount of chicken that I want to eat tonight it pulls me over by around 60-70.
Last night I set up my food scale so my meat intake will not be guessed anymore. I will know exactly how much chicken (raw) I will be eating and cooking. I know that it weighs less after cooking but to use the raw measurements.
Can someone look at my diary ( I track everything ) and tell me if i'm okay. Obviously it will be more accurate as I'm going to be weighing all my snacks, cereal, cheese, everything.
Thanks in advance.
Last night I set up my food scale so my meat intake will not be guessed anymore. I will know exactly how much chicken (raw) I will be eating and cooking. I know that it weighs less after cooking but to use the raw measurements.
Can someone look at my diary ( I track everything ) and tell me if i'm okay. Obviously it will be more accurate as I'm going to be weighing all my snacks, cereal, cheese, everything.
Thanks in advance.
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I set my carbs and protein the same - 30%. Goal with my calories are 166 g each.
I don't believe anyone can have too much protein, unless you have kidney problems.
I will add and take a look.
Lisa0 -
Your diary's private. Don't worry about going over on protein0
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I just changed it to open and public. I'm not sure why I thought I had done this already. It's OPEN and NOT PRIVATE anymore. :laugh:0
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If anything, it's too low. MFP's protein goal is way too low. Change your settings to 40% carb, 30% fat, 30% protein. More protein will keep you full longer and will minimize muscle loss.0
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Have all the protein you want. generally 1g/lb of lean body mass up to 1g/lb of body weight. I routinely eat about 140g/day and it keeps me full!0
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