protein
danielleleee
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i dont understand why i'm always over my protein. is that really a problem? doesnt protein make you stay full longer? i dont get it!!!
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I would say as long as you're eating healthfully, it's okay to go over on protein. Protein is essential for creating muscle.0
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protien is okay to go over on...it wont hurt you unless you are going over like hundreds of grams0
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I agree with the other members comment, as long as you are keeping it health and balancing your protien with carb you are fine. Although it would be tasty, I would not recommend eating steak all day. :laugh:
A general guideline is 0.36 g of protien per lb of body weight. If you weigh 150 lbs would be about 54 g/day.
I'm not sure how many calories you consume per day but the recommended amount of protien is under 30% or you caloric intake.
I personally try to eat 40% protien, 40% carb, and 20% fat but this is not a life long goal. I only plan to stay on this diet for 6 months. I wish I was over on my protien, I struggle to get to my number.
The side effects of too much protien is that it puts additional stress on your kidneys.0 -
Glad u posted this! i asked my mom that the other day cuz im usually over on my protein too! dang megans got it down! def. helpful!0
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Lol, lucky I'm usually under!0
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MFP sets the bar for protein way too low for someone who exercises on a regular basis....dont wory about it0
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MFP sets the bar for protein way too low for someone who exercises on a regular basis....dont wory about it0
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