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Shmelllllllo....Am I Eating too much protein??

sassy2nicky
sassy2nicky Posts: 7 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hey There, I am Stephanie, and I just logged onto myfitness pal on the computer for the first time. Usually just use my phone. I didn't realize I was missing out on all the blogs, message boards etc. I have a question about the APP. I always run out of protein by the end of the day. Today, I ate a can of tuna, and that was almost my whole day's worth of protein! How do I find a better balance? I usually end up with TON of carbs unused, but way over on protein and sugar. I stopped eating all refined sugars, I tap our my sugar allotment for the day by eating anything more than just one banana. Can anyone shed some light? I cut sugar, and pasta/rice/corn/bread so I feel like I gravitate towards fruit/fiber/protein to fill me up.

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  • marriedwith
    marriedwith Posts: 72 Member
    probably not. MFP sets protein very low - I go for 30%. I hope that helps. You can adjust these yourself to numbers that work for you!
  • SweetxCatastrophe
    SweetxCatastrophe Posts: 593 Member
    The protein default is way too low so don't worry about going over
  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
    Too much protein, not enough carbs, you are where you need to be =)
    Unless you are an endurance athlete.
  • ladybug1620
    ladybug1620 Posts: 1,136 Member
    MFP has their protein set way low, it's okay to go over on protein.
  • sassy2nicky
    sassy2nicky Posts: 7 Member
    Wow, thanks for all the feedback!
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