PROTEIN!!

JessicaBuff

How bad is it if i go over on protein? i am -27 for today but under my daily calorie goal..help please!! :flowerforyou:

mamareese

I've heard on the boards here that you should get a gram of protein for every pound at the goal weight you set. So for me it would be 145lbs = 145grams of protein. MFP has me set lower than this so I dont' worry too much when I go over!

freerange

You will be fine, remember all your muscles in your body are made from protien, it won't hurt you to go over. Much better to be over on protien then to be over on carbs.

tinaharrison1

I read that too much extra protein can be taxing on the kidneys, but I'm thinking this is huge amounts of excess protein. Make sure you are getting your 8 glasses + more water to help the kidneys flush out what the body doesn't use.

rmhand

If your body can't use the protein it will store it as fat. I go over on my protein as well and continue to lose weight and tone muscle. I think the recommendation is low.

thomasmarnold

Don't worry at all, especially if you are working out. Your muscles need the protein to build the lean muscle that will burn the fat. MFP sets the protein level % too low in my opinion based on everything that I have read. Better to go over in protein than Fat or Sugar or Carbs.

Nelski

Extra protein should not be a problem at all unless you have kidney problems. High protein is great for your muscles and keeping you full.

boobee32

i go over mine everyday....i dont worry bout it so much....

JessicaBuff

Thanks yall!! You guys helped ease my mind = ) You all are simply the best! :happy: