protein???

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tonilizzy88
tonilizzy88 Posts: 920 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
hi im nearly always under onmy fat and carbs however always over on my protein due to fish and chicken is this bad??

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  • thkelly
    thkelly Posts: 466 Member
    no
    too much protein is not going to hurt you if your overall calories are in a deficit.
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    no
    too much protein is not going to hurt you if your overall calories are in a deficit.

    ^This.

    OP- You can also up your fat intake a little bit as well. Fat isn't bad for you.
  • lcnelson
    lcnelson Posts: 279 Member
    I agree! I am always over in protein and under in carbs and fat.
  • sarahwebb81
    sarahwebb81 Posts: 46
    I have the same issue. I know that a lot of protein is good, but how do I know how much is the best for my body? MFP says my daily goal is 49, but most days i eat anywhere from 60 - over 100 (i'm not very consistent). Is there a rule of thumb for what a good goal is? Like maybe a percentage of total calories for proteins, carbs, and fats?

    Also, how do you change the goal settings for your nutrients?
  • cjstrong
    cjstrong Posts: 54
    no
    too much protein is not going to hurt you if your overall calories are in a deficit.

    100% agreed
  • atomdraco
    atomdraco Posts: 1,083 Member
    The default setting % of protein on MFP is pretty low. Your current setting for protein before workout is only 45g. I'm sure you could use more.

    Found a site might help you easily determine your intake: http://www.howmuchprotein.com/daily-protein-intake.php

    Basic rule (NOTE: this is based on kilogram, not pound):
    0.5 to 1.0 gram per kilogram of body weight to maintain
    1.5 to 2 grams per kilogram to build muscles (when you do serious weight lifting, etc)
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