What happens if I go over my daily protein allowance by a fe

SonicaBE

Hi- I am super new to this site! and am loving it. It really is so easy.

I have lost weight in past ( 135 lbs- maintained it for 6 years, gained 80 with 1st pregancy, lost 70 of it, and then gained 50 with my last preg. This what I need to get 45lbs off now that I am done with having kids.

So here is my concern. I am allowed 65 grams of Protein a day. So far I just had breakfast and have a little less than half left. I do eat alot of high protein stuff throughout the day and do atleast 2 protein shakes a day ( each 20 gr).

Anyhow- is it OK to go over on the protein as long as I keep the carbs and fat in check.

Thoughts???? i have never calucated my calories, just kinda winged it in the past :S.

melaniecheeks

I think up to 100-150g a protein a day is fine.

But why are you taking protein shakes?

Allyson1985

Mfp calculates protein very low. It's okay to go over. Your body will use what it needs and you'll excrete the rest. No worries there.

healthy4self

Does excess protein cause constipation?
I eat around 140 g protein per day (I'm 120 lbs), so I make sure I get in tons of fiber to keep everything moving. 1 C Simply Fiber cereal balances out the nutrition aspect of it all

GaiaGirl1992

I never worry about protein. only thing about it is high protein usually means high fat and carbs, so I watch those.

SonicaBE

Hi!

Thanks all for replying. I take the protein shakes- AI need a sweet pick- me-upper in teh afternoon. If I do intense strength training then I need a shake a fterwards.

Sounds good.