Protein? HELP

jkroc

I keep going way over on my protein. By lunch I only have 8 left for the day! What am I doing wrong?
I alway have calories left and fats, that I can't use up. Thanks

chrissyh

I always am over on protein - that's not a bad thing if it's coming from lean sources.

I only have 9 left for the day after breakfast and lunch.

xsargex

You should only be consuming about 25-30grams of protein per meal. Anything more than this and your body typically can't break it down. This is why, when working out, people suggest eating multiple yet smaller meals. 5-6 small meals over a given day. Thats 25-30 grams per meal. Thats 125-150g/150-180 grams a day.

If you have a daily requirement, then break that number over 5-6 meals.

Eating a large meal, obviously your consuming a large portion of your daily requirement and then your body isn't even putting it all to use. More meals...smaller portions. Works wonders. Good luck.

paulamma1

I keep going way over on my protein. By lunch I only have 8 left for the day! What am I doing wrong?

Eating too much protein?

No, seriously. Plan your meals BEFORE you eat them. Put it down on paper so you can see where you can make changes.

chrissyh

My daily goal is only 51 by this site....at lunch I had 35 (4 oz of chicken, salad and no yolk noodles)

if we are ok with about 25 per meal - goal would be about 75 - that's why I don't worry....

tabstattooed

protien is important as long as it is lean helthy protien. I consume 30grams of whey protien per protien shake and drink three a day....then my protien from meals. So I get 150 to 180grams per day. Yes the body can only abdsorb about 30-50 grams at a time that also depends on muscle mass as well. Gym rats who lift all the time consume way more than the average person.

Protien is key when working out as well, it helps with muscle recovery. Increasing protien helps with weght loss.

Hope all goes well with you
Tabs

xsargex

This is why I don't use the "default" settings on MFP as the gospel. its only suggested. As you stated, protein is great as long as you are getting it from nutritional sources. Of course married with a good workout plan. Size and weight has to be included. Thats why having your meals planned out makes it much easier not to bust. Even if you go a little over on protein, then just go for a walk that evening.

annaliza

Yesterday I went over my protien by 53 but I"m not worried about it. It was all from lean meats (turkey - I cooked a huge turkey for the family so I'm eating turkey leftovers for the next 3 days lol - saves money and time).

I agree with everyone else....I think the MFP guidelines a too low for protien (but, I'm not a nutritionist so what do I know LOL).

omid990

i wouldn't worry too much about protein. i'm pretty sure the amount mfp gives is too low. try to keep fat and carbs more in check.

sallydeb

I asked a similar question about a month ago, here it is with responses:


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/50530--fat-protein-and-carbs-in-food-diary-goal

SHBoss1673

MFP set's it's protein at 15%, that's a little low IMHO. It's usually ok to eat up to about 25% of your calories from protein, more if you're actively trying to gain muscle. Some programs actually nix 85 to 90% of carbs and replace much of it with protein instead, that's a difficult one to follow for many people, but it has it's proponents, and while there are drawbacks to it, it's not generally considered any better or worse then any other type of balanced nutrition diet, just different; and for those with a "carb addiction" it can actually be a godsend for them.

markxster

I routinely have around 140g of protein. Your body actually burns much more calories digesting protein than carbohydrates and fats. I wouldn't worry about it. Calorie intake is paramount in losing weight, not so much your exceeding a protein limit.