extra protein

drbaharak11

I have been following my daily recommendation but it seems my protein always exceeds the recommendation amount . Is that Ok? I also take alot more fiber than recommended which I am sure is not a problem but does extra protein actually makes me loose less weight? Thanks.

skylark94

Not all of MFP's number are maximums. For protein and fiber, it's the recommended minimum you should be getting.

MiSo_SeXy

Good question... I've been told its fine, you're body will get rid of the excess

MzStarrQueenB

to much protien will make you gain.

try to plan your meals ahead of time this way you wont go over.





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Capt_Apollo

to much protien will make you gain.

gain muscle maybe.

protein is good to help repair an replenish muscles. even people that only do cardio can benefit from a protein recovery shake.

PlunderBunneh

to much protien will make you gain.

Not true.

LesleeBeAlive

to much protien will make you gain.

try to plan your meals ahead of time this way you wont go over.





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Not necessarily. I eat over my protein just about everyday and I haven't gained any weight.

Chief_Rocka

to much protien will make you gain.

try to plan your meals ahead of time this way you wont go over.





If you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.....



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Are you suggesting that protein can make you gain weight while in a calorie deficit?

Sarauk2sf

to much protien will make you gain.

try to plan your meals ahead of time this way you wont go over.





If you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.....



http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8987-serious-diet-support-group

Too many calories will make you gain weight - not specifically too much of a specific macro.


OP: the settings for protein on MFP are very very low. It is a good thing that you are going over.

DebbieLyn63

to much protien will make you gain.

try to plan your meals ahead of time this way you wont go over.





If you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.....





http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8987-serious-diet-support-group

Untrue. Too many CALORIES makes you gain. Protein will help with repairing/building muscles and will keep you fuller so that you can stay within your calorie goal more easily.

drbaharak11

Actually I eat less than recommended Calorie and but I eat chicken salad for lunch and dinner and that seems go over my 50 point daily. Right now just entered my lunch point and it looks like the protein I got from a chicken sandwich, one whole grain bread and my morning latte, reached my 50 points of protein. However, I have 700 Calorie to go . So what Should I eat for dinner? am I counting it wrong?

urglewurgle

I aim to eat as much protein as possible and would actually be happy if mine was over!

I think if you're going over your protein with a sand which and a latte you need to rethink your macros.

drbaharak11

Thanks. I am not sure what Macro's are . I am new to this. but I will read on that. Thanks for your help.

urglewurgle

I'm kinda new still too Hun!

Basically you can change the % of fat/carb/protein that MFP suggests to whatever you'd like. Mine is set to 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fat as per the Insanity programme that I'm doing. I can never remember how I changed it and I'm on my iPad so can't check properly. Maybe try searching the forums for macros or how much protein... That should give you better info!

super_monty

I purposely go over on protein to help prevent muscle loss when doing loads of cardio.

McBully4

I eat tons of protein and lost tons of weight

skullshank

I eat tons of protein and lost tons of weight

WEIRD!!!!!!!

Katbody10

concentrate on calories .. not the specifics of the other stuff. It'll work itself out .. obviously an all sugar soda water diet is probably gonna leave you hungrier than a starving dog so you'll begin looking for low calorie yet filling meals and snacks.

I'm a sugar hound .. :blushing: but I'm trying to cut out my favorite soda *snif* and cut back on sugar in my coffee and tea because the calories added up so fast and I was still really hungry for not having enough FOOD in me. YIkes!

denezy

I eat tons of protein and lost tons of weight

x2

TRUK

Protein and Carbs have 4 calories per gram while fat has 9. Everything needs to have a balance but of those three you would be far better off to have more than less protein. If its hard to get the correct amount through your diet maybe you could supplement with a protein shake? Some of them actually taste amazing. ;-)

Best of luck

monty619

protein=good

carbohydrates=good

fats=good

...so what is making people so dang fat???

SomeoneSomeplace

I think if you're going to go over on anything it should be protein. It helps build and repair muscle and it's (in my opinion) a lot healthier then fat or carbs and it keeps you feeling fuller. I consider it an accomplishment when I go over on protein. MFP's macros are kind of weird anyway so their protein goals are a bit low..I normally eating between 80 and 100 of protein a day especially when I work out. And the days I eat more protein I almost always eat less cals

jillica

I eat tons of protein and lost tons of weight

WEIRD!!!!!!!

LOVE IT! But I think I know what you really mean! :laugh:

zanAspera

What is making people fat is too many calories, not enough activity... each of the three macronutrients (Fats, Carbs and Protein are ESSENTIAL to yout diet. Zeroing out any one is dangerous. Your body needs some of each, but not too much... Our bodies are made from proteins, those are very important, the right fats help your body regulate hormonal balance and many other important functions. Carbohydrates are your bodies main fuel, in particular one Carbohydrate, Glucose, is the gasoline that every cell in your body burns in it's little engines called "mitochondria". But if all you ate was glucose, you'd burn out your engine and never give your body the spare parts and maintainence (fats and proteins) to keep the body machine running smoothly.

Depending on your body size (both lean and total) and your activity levels 100g-120g of carbohydrates are enough raw energy for most people to get through the day, so keeping carbs below the level you need (whatever that number is for you), is a good goal to to observe.

Our bodies burn Carbs first, those are the easiest to convert to glucose, from simple to complex. the simplier the carbs, the faster they are converted to glucose... This spikes the blood/glucose levels, the problem is glucose in the blood damages the body, so the body wants to get the sugar quickly into the cells where it can be burned and used.. This causing your body to produce more insulin, which is the signal to cells that they need to take the glucose out of the blood.... But the cells can only store so much before it starts stacking up, so they increase they insulin resistance, shouting "no more! I'm full! I couldn't have another bite! really!
This starts a bad cycle where your body produces more and more insulin and your cells become more and more resistant to it... Until it reaches a certain point were we call it Type two Diabetes.

So simple carbohydrates are absorbed first, then more complex carbs are broken down, then fats and only if your body has burned up all the carbs and all the fats, does it start to break down protein for energy. For the most part protein is broken down for raw materials to rebuild the body, but it can in some cases be used for energy. This is pretty much the same chemical reaction as autotrophy, when you are genuinely starving, your body starts to cannibalize your muscle for the energy it needs to keep going. Dietary fiber while technically considered a carb is very very complex and slow to digest, which tends to slow down the absorption of the other nutrients... This also helps you feel full for longer, as you are still processing your last high fiber meal several hours after eating it.

I'm no expert, I'm just a geek... But from what I've read, generally it takes about 4 hours to digest a raw whole apple, less than 1/2 hour to digest apple sauce, and a few minutes to digest apple juice, even though they all are except for fiber content, pretty much the exact same chemicals.

GreyEyes21

Eat or drink as much protein as you want. its helping me lose weight! and I'm over by 40g the protein MFP puts isnt what you are supposed to consume. it is the minimum.