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blueliss26
blueliss26 Posts: 79 Member
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Is it a problem to consistently go over on protein? They are almost all lean proteins, grilled chicken, tofu, greek yogurt, etc... But is the protein number just a goal to get at least? or is it more of a limit? thanks! Yesterday i was 30 grams over which is not uncommon.

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  • MichelleWagner50
    MichelleWagner50 Posts: 240 Member
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    It's more of a goal & it's great to be getting more protein!
  • Angela_MA
    Angela_MA Posts: 260
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    Nope lean proteins are good for you!!! MFP has low settings for Protein. You can change them up if you want too, just go to goals! My doctor said to incorporate a protein into every meal; including snacks!
  • Driagnor
    Driagnor Posts: 323 Member
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    Yep, it's not a problem (the default protein % from MFP is quite low). Protein is also extremely thermogenic, meaning you burn more calories to digest it (up to about 30% of the total calories consumed), so going over on your protein isn't a bad thing.

    If you go greatly over on your protein though, try to drink more water, as additional water is used to metabolize it.
  • blueliss26
    blueliss26 Posts: 79 Member
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    thanks everyone! this is very helpful :o) i will keep chowing the greek yogurt :o)

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