Protein

New_Lynn

I don't know if it's important , but I always appear to be going over the protein allowance. Is it a problem?
I do not eat that much meat. I'm under my calories every day, only just mind you!

It's the ratio between protein, carbs and fat I don't seem to be getting right.

talysshade

Nothing wrong with eating over proteins. The ratio they standard set seems a bit high on carbs and low on proteins to me as it is. If you want you can manually change it under "change goals" -> "Custom" and change the percentage values. See what others have.

tjandjmkahrs

I'm curious about this on to. I'm over on the protein and fiber most days! :blushing:

Pandorian

Click home... goals... change goals... custom and change the ratios if you want so you're not going over. I had to change mine to 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat to get the protein where I wanted it (0.5 grams per pound of body weight) which I'll increase to 1 gram per pound when I start strength-training again. I feel that MFP's default for protein is way too low at the 15% level

MrsCupCakeBoyle

I Think Its a good thing to go over protein

talysshade

My levels are.. 50 carb, 20 protein, 30 fat.. And as soon as i can i'm switching this to less fat and more protein.

Ariyasnow1

I think you want to make sure you are not going over too much, especially when your not active, or any excess protein could be turned into fat I believe (Think I learned this from 'The Primal Blueprint')

This article (and the primal blueprint) has actually helped me calculate my personal daily protein amount, http://exercise.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/protein_2.htm
Check it out.

Good Luck.

beccyleigh

if you are exercising a lot then more protein is a good thing. Especially on days you are doing exercise otherwise you body will start to burn muscle rather than fat. from the mouth of my personal trainer last week.

New_Lynn

I'm new to this, and I had no idea I could change my goals. I joined 2 weeks ago. How do you know what is right for you?
I'm quite new to dieting too. I've no idea what a good ratio is. I'm not inactive. I live in the countryside so I can walk when ever the mood takes me. I have walked an hour a day since starting this new regime. Not power walking, just enjoying the scenery type of walking. I'm very good food wise, but I hate the gym with a passion.

olag00

I am following P90X right now and they give ratios of 50% protein, 30% carbs, and 20% fats. This is known as the Fat Shredder plan and I lost 25lbs in 2 months on it. Now I am on the Energy Booster phase which is 40% Protein, 40% Carbs, and 20% fats. I am still losing with this ratio along with the working out.

Pandorian

My numbers happen to match south beach ratios. (40 carb 30 protein 30 fat)
But that's "all" that matches, I happened to land on them in my attempt to lessen carbs and get protein to the level I wanted (0.5 grams per pound of body weight) I wanted less carbs as they were a big part of my excess calories