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Over on Protein?

MightyMom4
MightyMom4 Posts: 180
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Just wondering. Is going over the protein amount bad? I don't go over by a ton, but I am always over. (never mind...just saw another post about this)

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  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Change your mfp settings, it's OK.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/139205-common-protein-concerns-questions?page=1#posts-2008930
  • kimmerroze
    kimmerroze Posts: 1,330 Member
    there are numerous threads about this one, you will find there is a very very mixed group of opinions about this subject.

    My feelings,,, If you are losing weight, you are good. if it is a natural amount of protein you are adding to your diet, then you are good, but if you are purposely eating more protein then it will be harder to maintain that after the initial weight loss ends.
  • mikeylikesit1177
    mikeylikesit1177 Posts: 79
    I think more protein is better. Muscle needs protein and the more muscle the more calories you burn the more fat is gone the more weight you lose. Keep it to lean protein especially on the shakes.
  • butterflyfaerie
    butterflyfaerie Posts: 101 Member
    I only know from experience, that when my weight loss slowed down/stopped for a few weeks, I started noticing I was usually 7-15 over protein most days. Now I keep a strict check on my protein, and I'm back to losing 2lb a week
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