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Protein???

zippitydo
zippitydo Posts: 62
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I am always over in protein and under in calories and fat!! I ate 2 eggs for breakfast, salmon and brocolli for lunch and a Lean Cuisine panini with salad for dinner. I am over by 35 points in protein. Is that okay? Why is the protein set so low? Isn't it better to be low in fat and calories. Thanks for any advice!!

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  • zippitydo
    zippitydo Posts: 62
    I am always over in protein and under in calories and fat!! I ate 2 eggs for breakfast, salmon and brocolli for lunch and a Lean Cuisine panini with salad for dinner. I am over by 35 points in protein. Is that okay? Why is the protein set so low? Isn't it better to be low in fat and calories. Thanks for any advice!!
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    MFP is on the low end for protein


    I ignore it

    you can modify it towards reality by customizing your goals
  • Shanta1983
    Shanta1983 Posts: 1,228 Member
    Yea dat is true Protein is good for you either way esp. working out, I dont ming goin over in protein so dont get to alarm:happy:



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  • jeanettevallance
    jeanettevallance Posts: 16
    I am not sure how they get that count. It is probably generic, or same for everyone. Years ago I did the 6 week body makeover that tells you exactly how much protein you should eat for your specific body type. This site tells me I am over as well, when I know i am not for my body.
    I have listened to what I learned and when I am on track, I lose and stay where I should be. If I cut back on my protein or food intake, I start to gain again.
    Just my experience.:smile:
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