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Protein

MissesOfficer
MissesOfficer Posts: 368
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is it bad to go over your daily recommended protein intake?

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  • MissesOfficer
    MissesOfficer Posts: 368
    Is it bad to go over your daily recommended protein intake?
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    no
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    The default recommendation for MFP is really low. I think mine was 20g before I moved those precentages over.

    0.5-1g per pound is a decent amount for an active person.
  • fisher110
    fisher110 Posts: 29 Member
    :drinker: I go over my protein all the time. The extra protein seems to keep me full longer, I so think it is good to keep a little extra protein in each meal.
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    :drinker: I go over my protein all the time. The extra protein seems to keep me full longer, I so think it is good to keep a little extra protein in each meal.


    Yup, I also tend to go over on my protein pretty much every day, and I've still lost weight.
    MFP DOES tend to go alittle low with their allowence.
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    Toss some of your carb % over into protein and you wont have to worry about "going over".
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