too much protein

emmabeckemeyer1

Is it ok to go over on your protein allotted amount? I was thinking with working out upping protein would be a good thing. I burn about 1000 cal exercising a 5-6 days a week

brewingaz

Yes, go for it.

Heatherbelle_87

YES! If youa re excercising alot and toning you can healthily eat .7-1.0 grams of protein per lb you currently weigh

emmabeckemeyer1

Yes, go for it.

Thanks anything else I should up? Due to heart problems I also need to up my sodium but anything else?

dmpizza

It depends on how much protein and your sources of protein.
Too much from artificial sources can possible cause kidney or liver problems.

skinnylove00

TRUE athletes eat 1 gram of protein for every pound they weigh! GO FOR IT!

Heatherbelle_87

Yes, go for it.

Thanks anything else I should up? Due to heart problems I also need to up my sodium but anything else?

Customize your MFP diary for the sodium level your Dr recommended. Focusing on lean meats is ideal, also eating raw or lightly steamed veggies, and eating more raw fruit can help decrease the chance of back-up from increased protein levels

emmabeckemeyer1

It depends on how much protein and your sources of protein.
Too much from artificial sources can possible cause kidney or liver problems.

I don't eat processed food...or protein shakes. Is that what you mean by artificial?

emmabeckemeyer1

Yes, go for it.

Thanks anything else I should up? Due to heart problems I also need to up my sodium but anything else?

Customize your MFP diary for the sodium level your Dr recommended. Focusing on lean meats is ideal, also eating raw or lightly steamed veggies, and eating more raw fruit can help decrease the chance of back-up from increased protein levels

Thank you I will do that!

pattyproulx

I'm just repeating others at this point, but many recommend 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass. Other recommend per pound of total mass.