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protein in the red

T1mH
Posts: 568 Member
Is it bad to get to much protein? Because when I go over it's a negative number in the red. Isn't the protein number the minimum you want to get?
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I think eating extra protein is good. Your diet looks excellent (at least today's)0
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I wonder the same thing. This is my second week and I am just getting used to the site and don't quite understand what it all means. But I wondered about the protein negative as well. Does anyone have an answer? Thanks0
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The protein recommendations by default on MFP are low. Aim for 1g/lb of lean body mass as a good daily target.
You're not going to eat too much protein. The only reason anyone would have trouble with a high protein diet would be kidney disorders, in which case talk to a dietician.0 -
You should be getting about .8 grams of protein for every kg of weight you are. That is my minimum amount of protein I aim for. Maybe change your macro settings. MFP had mine set way to low on protein when I joined.0
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I agree that the default MFP protein goal is too low. I reset my macros to 40 carbs/30 protein/30 fat. I always have trouble meeting my protein goals! But if I can get around 100 grams a day, I'm happy.0
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