Protein overload?

rainunrefined

I am a nursing mom and apparently should have 65g of protein per day (that just so happens to be the same amount MFP recommends for me regardless). I tend to go over my daily protein by a lot.. Do you think this will cause me a problem in the long run? I am a Weight Watchers convert and have never really paid attention to my protein intake. As a nursing mom I would think that protein is very important in my diet and I probably shouldn't worry about it too much right now... but in a few months when my calorie intake is reduced will this be an issue?

I'm staying under my daily calorie, fat, and carbs.. so that's a plus! My protein intake comes from the following foods I eat on a semi daily basis:

egg
cheese
milk
yogurt
lean turkey
lean ham
chicken breast
red meat (maybe once a week)

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Protein wise, on a typical day I will have an egg sandwich (1 egg, 1 slice cheese, 1 slice ham), turkey sandwich (3 slices of turkey, 1 slice of cheese), 6oz yogurt, 8oz milk, and 1 grilled chicken breast. Of course other sides would have a gram or 2 (or more) of protein that I'm consciously unaware of. In my opinion, this shouldn't be "too much protein." Am I just lying to myself here or what?

TIA!

oddyogi

Studies show that people who intake a diet ratio of 40% carbs/30% protein/30% fat tend to be leaner and healthier. Why? It takes more energy for your body to digest protein than it does carbs or fat. Also, it keeps you feeling fuller for longer, and you will eat less.

I eat anywhere from 100-130g of protein everyday, on purpose. Sometimes more if I had a good day at the gym.

AdamATGATT

If your goal is 145 lbs, then you should be taking in approximately 145g of protein, and even a little higher, especially if you are active and working out . I don't know if the numbers would be different for a nursing mother.

Be sure to increase your water intake with your protein intake. Any unused protein passes through your system, and on the way a buildup in the kidneys can lead to kidney stones. If you haven't ever had a kidney stone, let me tell you you do not want one. If you have had one, I'm pretty sure you'll be drinking as much water as possible to not have another.

rainunrefined

On average I'm taking in about 100g of protein without trying and I drink between 80-100oz of water per day. I guess I'm more 'on track' than I thought.

AdamATGATT

On average I'm taking in about 100g of protein without trying and I drink between 80-100oz of water per day. I guess I'm more 'on track' than I thought.

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Supermel

I think I read somewhere the main reason people don't like to up their protein too high, is that it can hurt your kindneys if you aren't drinking enough to flush them. I drink lots and also aim to have a very high level of protein. It helps keep me full

oddyogi

On average I'm taking in about 100g of protein without trying and I drink between 80-100oz of water per day. I guess I'm more 'on track' than I thought.

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