Increasing calories but going over protein goal

126sarahw

I'm struggling to reach my daily calorie goals without going over my protein goal.
Is it ok to be increasing calories through protein foods even though it goes over my protein goals when I'm trying not to eat too much carbs or fat? Will this hinder my weight loss?

asyouseefit

MFP proteins macro is pretty low so don't worry about going over!

alecta337

too much protein is an insane amount

the upper limit of healthy protein is one gram per pound you weigh

So basically, no such thing as too much protein

daffodilsoup

Embrace the protein! Live the protein! LOVE the protein!

persian_star

You can change the macros if you want to stop the scary red figures (Customise your Goals) but eating protein, especially if you're doing any kind of weight training, is no bad thing. Combined with the right carbs and fats there is absolutely no problem with eating lots of protein, and even the sugar counter I ignore, otheriwse two pieces of fruit and I'm over! Concentrate on eating 'healthy' food and hit the right calorie count, and the rest will be fine :flowerforyou:

persian_star

PS I have mine set to 40% carbs, 30% fat and 30% protein, on recommendation from some seriously good-at-this-stuff people ) x

Kirsty_UK

I aim to go over the protein amount when I can, for me, I consider it a bad thing if I'm under on protein

robin52077

PS I have mine set to 40% carbs, 30% fat and 30% protein, on recommendation from some seriously good-at-this-stuff people ) x

40-30-30 is great!

MFP's protein is set WAY WAY too low.

I would be worried if someone was using the default and NOT hitting that target daily!

126sarahw

Thanks everyone that will stop me worring, and a good head's up on the 40-30-30 I'll change my goals!

dad106

Don't worry too much about going over protein.. you're fine.

My trainer also has me set at 40/30/30 and I log between 100-160 grams of protein a day.. and so far no problems