MMMM......I love protein!!!! Is there such a thing as to muc

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traceracer
traceracer Posts: 303 Member
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I always seem to go over my protein limit!! I eat mostly lean proteins such as fish, chicken breasts, and seafood and it helps me stay full longer. Even if I stay under my calorie goals, my protein is always to much! Is this bad?? And if so, why?

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  • AngelaPowPowPOW
    AngelaPowPowPOW Posts: 293
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    I don't worry about my fiber or protein at all. If I go over, I'm glad. I strive to go over, even. lol
  • freerange
    freerange Posts: 1,722 Member
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    not bad at all.
  • xxquzme
    xxquzme Posts: 157 Member
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    Its not bad for you. Just drink plenty of water so that you can help your kidneys flush out the toxins. Going overboard on protein for a while can harm your kidneys if you dont drink.
  • Elizabeth52
    Elizabeth52 Posts: 2
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    I have the same question you do! i eat a mostly vegetable/fruit/protein diet. Protein is mostly fish, chicken, some eggs, some milk/yogurt/kefir, sometimes protein powder. Sort of low on all the white stuff, but I'm also low on good things like whole wheat bread, brown rice. I do take a Vit B complex every day.
  • mrsbergie
    mrsbergie Posts: 7
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    My nutritionist recommeds 90-100 grams of protein a day. It is way more than what MFP recommends. So I say go for it.
  • thehulket
    thehulket Posts: 33
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    http://www.ehow.com/about_4741143_effects-much-protein-diet.html

    Yeah, as long as you're eating carbs and drinking lots of water, you should be fine.
  • lesliefoste
    lesliefoste Posts: 137 Member
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    Yes, my doctor put me on a diet called The Zone, which calls for lots more lean protein than MFP defaults to. So I say, go for it. Lean protein takes longer to digest than carbs, so it's good for keeping your full longer (as you mentioned).
  • irridia
    irridia Posts: 528 Member
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    As long as you don't go waay over, you know like the fAtkins diet, you'll be fine. over amping protiens to that extent will kill your nrg and your kidneys.

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