Protein

stacyoct19

I can't seem to stay under my protein goal. I am under on my cals, carbs, and fat. Is this something that is terrible or should I just stick to what I'm doing?

DrBorkBork

I don't think going over in protein is bad. Protein & fiber help you feel (and stay) full!

cdavis1126

I guess it depends on how much you are going over. each meal should have 15 to 30 g of protein. Don't forget to try and get close to your caloric intake. You need those calories to help you burn fat. Especially if you are working out.

mvl1014

I can't seem to stay under my protein goal. I am under on my cals, carbs, and fat. Is this something that is terrible or should I just stick to what I'm doing?

Protein helps suppress appetite (src YOU on a Diet) and you may need to adjust your MFP protein goals. When I earned my nutrition certification last year we were taught the following is the best ratio:
Carbs- 40-60% of calories
Protein- 20-40%
Fat- 10-20%
60-30-10 or 50-35-15 works for most people.

Also, protein is good for healthy nails and hair as well as cellular function (src B.S. in Biology)

krg918

I asked my trainer (who is also a dietician) about it itoday. He says if your exercising on a regular basis, you need 0.8 to 1gram of protein per kg of your ideal body wt. So if your goal wt is 150lbs ( 68kg)(2.2lbs=1kg) you can eat up to 68 grams of protein per day.

It cleared it up for me, hope it helps!!

stacyoct19

THANKS EVERYONE!!! THIS REALLY HELPED!

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