High Protein Intake

Watermelon_Crush

Hi all,

I've switched over from WW to MFP and have a question about protein.

In the week I've been doing MFP alongside my other plan, (before making the decision to switch to MFP for good, which happened this morning!), I've been in the green for all of my stats...apart from protein. With the protein I've been pretty much up to my limit or over.

Is this bad for weight loss? I mean, obviously if I were over calories, fat or carbs, I know it would be...but I had thought protein was an alright thing? Or is this going to be a problem for my weight loss?

Thanks!

MrsBully4

MFP automatically sets its protein goals way too low for some reason. You should probably be aiming for at least 100g per day.

joannaorgovan

MrsBully4

No, Jesus. No it won't.

mamasmaltz3

I think the protein they set on here is somewhat low. I know for me I try to get 100 grams a day. I am exercising about five or six days a week and I feel stronger with more protein. I also feel fuller, longer with some protein. So, I would say enjoy your protein!

meeka472

It depends on what type of protein you're eating. Animal protein over the years will cause heart disease and cancer. To be healthy and live long you want protein from nuts, whole grains and vegetables. Protein isn't bad for weight loss but animal protein will kill you.

Umm, no it won't as a matter of fact animal protein is complete whereas proteins from nuts, grains, vegetables are not. Animal protein will not kill you.

capnwo85

It depends on what type of protein you're eating. Animal protein over the years will cause heart disease and cancer. To be healthy and live long you want protein from nuts, whole grains and vegetables. Protein isn't bad for weight loss but animal protein will kill you.

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McBully4

I eat 200+g/day I've lost over 50 lbs

joannaorgovan

fmtmt

thanks for posting this question! I posted the same question around the same time as you
-> looks like eating over allotted protein goal is okay!

Watermelon_Crush

Wow! Thanks for all the replies!

Either way on the animal protein v vegetable...I'm a vegetarian, so everything I get is either through pulses, veges, dairy or quorn (meat substitute made from mushrooms)...(and joanna, I love your pic LOL)

I'm roughly taking in about 60g a day, so that seems like it's under if anything! LOL Need more beans!

And 200+ a day McBully! With 50 Ibs weightloss? Wow, I've got a lot of mushrooms to eat to catch up with that! LOL

Thanks!

kjw1031

It depends on what type of protein you're eating. Animal protein over the years will cause heart disease and cancer. To be healthy and live long you want protein from nuts, whole grains and vegetables. Protein isn't bad for weight loss but animal protein will kill you.

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MTBrob

It depends on what type of protein you're eating. Animal protein over the years will cause heart disease and cancer. To be healthy and live long you want protein from nuts, whole grains and vegetables. Protein isn't bad for weight loss but animal protein will kill you.

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Watermelon_Crush

Hi fmtmt...glad I'm not the only one who was puzzled about it! I wondered if I was missing some basic food knowledge LOL (and I love your pic too! LOL)

satxtrap

Eat lots of protein from all sources. If you don't want your animal based ones then by all means send them my way and I'll protect you from it's deadly side affects. I don't like tuna though.

sixstring_master

wow 200G is a lot of protein! That's how much I want to be taking, but I find it hard. Even with a shake or two I am at about 150 g a day.

ASDavis72

MFP automatically sets its protein goals way too low for some reason. You should probably be aiming for at least 100g per day.

joannaorgovan

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MrsWilsoncroft

Lol @ animal protein will kill you :laugh:

Sidesteal

It depends on what type of protein you're eating. Animal protein over the years will cause heart disease and cancer. To be healthy and live long you want protein from nuts, whole grains and vegetables. Protein isn't bad for weight loss but animal protein will kill you.

No.

CyberEd312

Nope, MFP sets its Protein to low for my standards and there is still nothing wrong with a little extra Protein.... Best of Luck...

MTBrob

50% of my diet is protein .. comes out to about 253g of protein ..

capnwo85

50% of my diet is protein .. comes out to about 253g of protein ..

This! Plus animal protein doesn't kill people, that's OJ's job.

Rubie81

Eat lots of protein from all sources. If you don't want your animal based ones then by all means send them my way and I'll protect you from it's deadly side affects. I don't like tuna though.

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RyanWilson1993

It depends on what type of protein you're eating. Animal protein over the years will cause heart disease and cancer. To be healthy and live long you want protein from nuts, whole grains and vegetables. Protein isn't bad for weight loss but animal protein will kill you.

You sound like a hippie MF

Carol_L

I'm not a vegan. I love meat but stopped eating it last year because I watched Oprah. Lol!!! I still eat seafood sometimes but after finding this study and hearing all kinds of info about the USDA & FDA and how they have their hands in everyones's back pocket I wouldn't believe anything they said. Btw, the guy that headed up The China Study grew up on a farm and that was their family business.

I do feel better now that I don't eat meat. I haven't been sick, I have more energy and feel less sluggish.

Oprah? Now there's an authoritative source.

Perhaps you might want to read some commentary from some more informed folks:

http://anthonycolpo.com/?p=129
http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/China-Study.html
http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=6092

You're welcome.

fmtmt

great minds think alike!

tigersword

Check out The China Study. It's the most extensive nutritional study ever. It will change your mind.

The China Study has been pretty much debunked. Correlation does not equal causation.

Carol_L

Check out The China Study. It's the most extensive nutritional study ever. It will change your mind.

The China Study has been pretty much debunked. Correlation does not equal causation.

Thank you for helping put the boots to Bro Science

tsh0ck

It depends on what type of protein you're eating. Animal protein over the years will cause heart disease and cancer. To be healthy and live long you want protein from nuts, whole grains and vegetables. Protein isn't bad for weight loss but animal protein will kill you.

danne32339

I had gastric sleeve surgery in June. I am 4'11" with a medium build. Anyway, my doctor set my protein intake at 60grms minimum per day She said anything over that was great. Don't know if that helps any or not.