High Protein intake

kimber_av

So I'm inputting everything I eat and almost every day I go over my protein goal. usually 15-30g over.
Is this going to inhibit my ability to lose weight?
I eat a breakfast bar that has 6-8g in it, then usually a sandwich for lunch and dinner always has meat in it. I never thought I would be eating too many g of protein.

NPetrakis

no, you're fine. If nothing else the extra protein will help you not catabolize lean muscle as you lose weight.

kristarablue

If you are using the MFP settings for protein, they are only at 15% and that is low so not to worry you protein may actually be low for what you need if you are working out a lot

LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo

The MFP default settings for protein is too low so its normal that you go over. 15% actually is too low. We need to take in at least .8 grams of protein for every pound of weight. I had adjusted my settings because I was adviced to take 40% (carbs), 30% (protein) & 30% (fat) in my diet.

BSero1982

Protein is good for ya, adds ya some muscles

MercenaryNoetic26

no, you're fine. If nothing else the extra protein will help you not catabolize lean muscle as you lose weight.

I agree! Always better to go over than under!!! Good job!!

Kelly_Wilson1990

You can manually adjust your protein levels in your settings. I upped mine to 35% per my nutritionist who said the settings here were way to low. I also lowered my carb intake to 35. She said the carb settings were too high so I lowered it to 35% too.

kimber_av

Thanks everyone! I'm new to the whole counting thing so I'm learning!
I did go in and change the amounts to what I"ve always heard was good for my body. =]

NPetrakis

all good advice. I like the support people give each other on this site. very positive.
I'm new myself this week, I'm impressed.