Protein

Natalie0506
Natalie0506 Posts: 163
edited September 26 in Food and Nutrition
Almost every day, I go way over on my protein. I eat lots of protein to keep me full, but I want to make sure I'm not over doing it. Is it okay to go over on protein? Or should I adjust my levels?

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  • 1976me
    1976me Posts: 10
    i say more protein the better, protein builds and maintains muscle which in turn burn fat, so of all the reading i have done people all say differently. I got more of a go for it than now have fun and good luck
  • Ben2118
    Ben2118 Posts: 571 Member
    MFP Protein figures are very low, you could easily consume double the standard amounts and it wouldn't be an issue.

    1g per 1lb body weight is still safe (when weight training)

    Around 40/45g a meal max is advised as thats about as much as we can consume in one taking.

    I have swapped to very high protein and lower carbs and it is working well so don't worry about going over on Protein, its a good thing, what we need to feed are muscles :)

    Ben.
  • Walt75
    Walt75 Posts: 182 Member
    Recommended Dietary Allowance for Protein
    Grams of protein
    needed each day
    Children ages 1 – 3 13
    Children ages 4 – 8 19
    Children ages 9 – 13 34
    Girls ages 14 – 18 46
    Boys ages 14 – 18 52
    Women ages 19 – 70+ 46
    Men ages 19 – 70+ 56
  • deathtaco
    deathtaco Posts: 237
    As stated above, if you're weight training, 1g/lb bodyweight is fine. Bodybuildiers consume around 2g/lb bodyweight.
    Aim for 35-40% of your daily calories from protein.
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