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Protein Goal

MandaLen13
MandaLen13 Posts: 151 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
How important is it to stay under my protein goal for the day? Somehow I always seem to be over it even though I'm not a big meat eater. My husband tells me its not a big deal to go over on protein and that its good for me...but he also works out twice a day and has a job where he does alot of physical labor. I on the other hand spend a good portion of my day sitting at a desk.

So is my husband right? Should I stop stressing about protein or should I be more concerned about lowering my intake?

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  • hemlock2010
    hemlock2010 Posts: 422 Member
    He's right. Over is fine, under is not fine. Think of your protein goal as a minimum.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Lower your carbs and it will give you more protein.
  • summerkissed
    summerkissed Posts: 730 Member
    Dont worry about protein!! Just keep an eye on the carbs (Sugars) they are the bad guys!
  • tanyadawsonryan
    tanyadawsonryan Posts: 17
    Extra protein is a good thing. I normally go over by 30-60 a day.
  • Teeladog
    Teeladog Posts: 157 Member
    Where do you guys get all that protein? I am under virtually every day and it is usually by a lot.
  • MandaLen13
    MandaLen13 Posts: 151 Member
    Thanks everybody! Thats a huge worry off my list!
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