Too much protein?

mommy2cheeks

So, I just started using this website. I like how it tracks everything for you. I noticed that while I'm staying in my calorie range, I'm blowing my protein range out of the water. Is that necessarily a bad thing? I don't think it is.

Jenn070608

I agree with you, I don't think it is bad. I focus mainly on eating fruits, veggies and protein. Now if I go over my carbs, I don't think that is good. If I stay under my sodium, I think that is a great.

wenders123

I do the same. I think you have to find what's right for you. I don't think lean protein does any harm - it fills you up. And a lot of people actually use protein drinks. I just like to keep the fat and sugar low, carbs medium, and I don't really worry about anything else.

fadedflower79

I try to stay under in all areas except protein and I aim for a minimum of 100 grams but try to do more a day!

abcwhite10

I asked the same question not that long ago. Had a lot of good replies, I think if I paste the link you should be able to read it.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/226647-too-much-protein

maria1993

Thanks for asking! I know I was about to, because I've had a lot more than it recommends. I usually eat eggs for breakfast and lean meat (chicken, lean pork loin or goat) with my other two meals.. Today I somehow managed to get over twice the recommended amount of protein

Luthorcrow

Keep in mind the default carbohydrates, fat and protein percentages are what is recommended by the government. I reset mine to 40/30/30 (Goals > Change Goals > Custom) as I think a more balanced approach makes more sense and studies have shown that people with a bit more protein and fat tend to stick to their diets longer than the others.

Also keep in mind that protein is harder for your body to digest so it actually helps raise your MBR.

Now if you exceeded those goals I would say your protein is bit too high but my guess it is just a matter of resting the defaults to something more realistic.

spiritcrusher

I respond to one of these every time I'm on F&N.

Going over your protein is not a bad thing.

Protein breaks down into peptides and then amino acids. In order for it to turn into fat, you have to have the pathways created by an excessive carb intake.

By all means, at as much protein as you want.

The default macros on this website are a little strange.