how bad is being over on your recommended protein level?

lottiefrancis
lottiefrancis Posts: 6
in Health and Weight Loss
slightly confused. help?
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  • Chokis
    Chokis Posts: 131
    What exactly is your recommended protein intake?
  • lottiefrancis
    lottiefrancis Posts: 6
    56 at the moment, ive gone 5 points over that
  • trkinsley
    trkinsley Posts: 124 Member
    If you're going by the default MFP settings, I wouldn't worry about it. If you have normal kidneys, eat as much protein as you want. Personally, I'm usually getting 120-140 g a day at a minimum.
  • bm99
    bm99 Posts: 597 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.
  • Chokis
    Chokis Posts: 131
    What percentage is that in your macro settings?
    I eat 30% of my calories from protein. That's about 135 grams for me, and I am a woman. I see no problem, only positive things (such as lean and toned muscles).
  • MizSaz
    MizSaz Posts: 445 Member
    Do some more research beyond just the generic MFP settings.
  • cckellympls
    cckellympls Posts: 39 Member
    I try to get120-130 g of protein a day. The settings for me here on MFP tell me 55. Way to low for me. If i don't hit my protein # of 120-130 I don't lose weight. If i hit it i do. Higher protein and low carbs works best for me.
  • Tristis
    Tristis Posts: 288 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.

    Say whom??? Considering a lb is thought to be 3500 calories and a 1 g of protein is about 4 calories???
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    If you're going by the default MFP settings, I wouldn't worry about it. If you have normal kidneys, eat as much protein as you want. Personally, I'm usually getting 120-140 g a day at a minimum.

    ^^this

    The minimum recommended amount, especially if you are exercising, is about 1g per lb of LBM, or about 0.65 - 0.8 g of total body weight.
  • jtintx
    jtintx Posts: 445 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.
    I hope you are just kidding!!!

    You would have to eat 875 grams of protein to gain one pound.
  • AlphamaleBAMF
    AlphamaleBAMF Posts: 373 Member
    The generic MFP settings are way too low anyway I think they are based off the FDA recommendations for RDI which is pretty out of whack anyway. MFP says I should be taking in over 400g of carbs a day and 90g of fat and I'm not doing that.

    I usually take in between 200-300g of protein a day.

    It's supposed to be around 1 gram to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of lean body weight. Which is whatever your body is minus your body fat %, in my case around 160lbs.
  • steve1686
    steve1686 Posts: 346 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.

    Say whom??? Considering a lb is thought to be 3500 calories and a 1 g of protein is about 4 calories???
    Pretty sure he was trolling
  • Brunner26_2
    Brunner26_2 Posts: 1,152
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.

    You're so wrong! You can eat as much as you want! Your body can only handle so much protein. You just pee out the rest, unlike carbs.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.

    Say whom??? Considering a lb is thought to be 3500 calories and a 1 g of protein is about 4 calories???

    They were being sarcastic (I hope!).
  • jtintx
    jtintx Posts: 445 Member
    If you're going by the default MFP settings, I wouldn't worry about it. If you have normal kidneys, eat as much protein as you want. Personally, I'm usually getting 120-140 g a day at a minimum.

    ^^this

    The minimum recommended amount, especially if you are exercising, is about 1g per lb of LBM, or about 0.65 - 0.8 g of total body weight.

    ^^^This

    In my opinion you aren't eating nearly enough protein. I try to eat at least 100 g a day.
  • soontobesam
    soontobesam Posts: 714 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.

    Say whom??? Considering a lb is thought to be 3500 calories and a 1 g of protein is about 4 calories???
    Pretty sure he was trolling

    I refer to these people as "jacktards" - substitue the J and A for an F and U
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.

    Excuse me? Please tell me you are joking bc that's so incorrect.

    OP: MFP settings aren't the best for everyone. I eat between 125-150 grams of protein a day.
  • zaithyr
    zaithyr Posts: 482 Member
    I shoot for closer to 100 (especially on days where I'm working out alot). Protein helps me stay fuller.
  • soontobesam
    soontobesam Posts: 714 Member
    Good question though - I go over my alloted protein pretty much daily (I think) but for some reason never bothered adjusting it.

    Need to make some changes!
  • lynnetted43
    lynnetted43 Posts: 252
    if you are looking to build muscle 1.5 gms of protein per pound of body weight. if you are looking to maintain, 1 gm of protein per pound of bodyweight. if you are looking to lose, eat sensibly!!
  • Marig0ld
    Marig0ld Posts: 671 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.

    :laugh: I'm screwed!!!
  • Chokis
    Chokis Posts: 131
    if you are looking to build muscle 1.5 gms of protein per pound of body weight. if you are looking to maintain, 1 gm of protein per pound of bodyweight. if you are looking to lose, eat sensibly!!

    I disagree with that. It all depends on your level of activity and what kind of exercise you do. If you do any strength training, you need to eat more protein. If you're trying to lose weight (to lose fat, and not muscle), you need to increase your protein.
    Higher protein is better.
  • Elf_Princess1210
    Elf_Princess1210 Posts: 895 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.

    Say whom??? Considering a lb is thought to be 3500 calories and a 1 g of protein is about 4 calories???

    I call bs. I have been consistently over my protein and have lost almost a whole pound this week.
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    It's not bad, it's GREAT!! MFP has their protein settings pretty low. I aim for 150 gm/day, but I do lift heavy weights, so that's more protein than many women my size prefer. Don't worry at all about going over, I'd give yourself a pat on the back instead. :flowerforyou:
  • lottiefrancis
    lottiefrancis Posts: 6
    this is all awesome guys, thank you
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.

    Say whom??? Considering a lb is thought to be 3500 calories and a 1 g of protein is about 4 calories???
    Pretty sure he was trolling
    I refer to these people as "jacktards" - substitue the J and A for an F and U
    I thought it was funny.
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    How to Calculate Your Protein Needs:

    1. Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 = weight in kg
    2. Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg = protein gm.

    Use a lower number if you are in good health and are sedentary (i.e., 0.8). Use a higher number (between 1 and 1.8) if you are under stress, are pregnant, are recovering from an illness, or if you are involved in consistent and intense weight or endurance training.

    Example: 154 lb male who is a regular exerciser and lifts weights
    154 lbs/2.2 = 70kg
    70kg x 1.5 = 105 gm protein/day

    Calculating Protein as a Percentage of Total Calories

    Another way to calculate how much protein you need is by using daily calorie intake and the percentage of calories that will come from protein. To do this, you'll need to know how many calories your body needs each day.
  • RonSwanson66
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
    For every gram you are over, you will gain a pound.

    I'm pretty sure this was an intentional joke
    You're so wrong! You can eat as much as you want! Your body can only handle so much protein. You just pee out the rest, unlike carbs.


    Unfortunately, this wasn't (although the assertion is equally laughable).
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    Calculating Protein as a Percentage of Total Calories

    Another way to calculate how much protein you need is by using daily calorie intake and the percentage of calories that will come from protein. To do this, you'll need to know how many calories your body needs each day.

    First, find out what your Basal Metabolic Rate is by using a BMR calculator.

    Next, figure out how many calories you burn through daily activity and add that number to your BMR. This gives you an estimate of how many calories you need to maintain your current weight.

    After you've figured out your maintenance calories, next figure out what percentage of your diet will come from protein. The percentage you choose will be based on your goals, fitness level, age, body type and metabolic rate. Most experts recommend that your protein intake be somewhere between 15 and 30%. When you've determined your desired percentage of protein, multiply that percentage by the total number of calories for the day.

    Example:
    For a 140lb female, calorie intake=1800 calories, protein=20%:
    1800 x .20 = 360 calories from protein. Since 1 gram of protein = 4 calories, divide protein calories by four:
    360/4 = 90 grams of protein per day.

    No matter what your calculations are, remember that there are no magic foods or supplements that can replace the right training and the right diet. The foundation of any program, whether your goal is to lose weight or gain muscle, is a combination of strength training and a healthy diet that includes carbs, with a balance of protein and fat.
  • jtintx
    jtintx Posts: 445 Member
    if you are looking to build muscle 1.5 gms of protein per pound of body weight. if you are looking to maintain, 1 gm of protein per pound of bodyweight. if you are looking to lose, eat sensibly!!

    I disagree with that. It all depends on your level of activity and what kind of exercise you do. If you do any strength training, you need to eat more protein. If you're trying to lose weight (to lose fat, and not muscle), you need to increase your protein.
    Higher protein is better.

    ^^ I agree

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