always over on protein

maggiemay22467

I have been doing really well on my eatting and calorie intake . At the end of the day I am almost always over on protein is this ok.

wellbert

it's better than bad; it's good.

Vonwarr

It's definitely good.

The default amount of protein is actually rather low, it's the minimum required amount for a sedentary adult. For most people - especially active ones - it's beneficial to get more protein.

guardian419

There was just a thread on this... here's the clifnotes.


MFP estimates are very very low.

Most recommend 1g/#LBM, up to 1g/scale #.

Most physcially active people would benefit from /\ ratio or higher.

Pay more attention to not eating too many calories, don't restrict your protein.

JOHNJMOYER

Really good cause protein helps to maintain and build muscle which helps you to burn more calories!

Coming4U

Same always for me and I wondered. If it is set up as a limit then how is it good to be over on it?

Coming4U

Never mind you all posted while I did lol

californiagirl2012

I have been doing really well on my eatting and calorie intake . At the end of the day I am almost always over on protein is this ok.

It is not a big deal. Calories are all that matters, but having enough protein is important. I tend to be over on protein as well. You can change this if you want in your settings (goal). It's a percentage, so you can play around with the percentages.

monstercakes

excess protein (like anything else) is stored as fat so be careful! that's part of why a balanced diet is so important.

McBully4

Chief_Rocka

it's better than bad; it's good.

coolraul07

We just had a lively debate :happy: on this very topic at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/777921-how-bad-is-it-to-go-over-on-protein

Domi_BTGfit

IMO it's a great thing! I aim for over double my "recommended" protein intake each day, I halve my carbs and I aim for 2/3 of my fats. I've shed over 30kg/66lbs by following this advice so I must be doing something right.

coolraul07

:laugh:

it's better than bad; it's good.

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Alone or in pairs
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robin52077

it's better than bad; it's good.

now I have Ren and Stimpy in my head....thanks:grumble:

But I agree of course...EAT ALL THE PROTEIN!!!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:

edit to add:
^^^lol someone else caught it too! yay!

gmallan

I just had a look at your diary and your protein goals are really low. I'm not sure what your current weight is but it seems to be reccomended that you get about 1g of protein for every pound of body weight. 66g per day is just not enough especially if you are active. You can change your carb:protein:fat ratios in MFP to have lower carbs and higher protein. MFP tends to set the default quite carb heavy and protein light. From what I can see you have definitely not been consuming too much protein

Hope that helps.

slrea2012

I thought I was the only one.
I also didn't realize you can tweek your ratios. Thanks for the post :happy:

anubis609

excess protein (like anything else) is stored as fat so be careful! that's part of why a balanced diet is so important.

Considering you met your calorie goals for weight loss: