Protein

missyannb85

Is it terrible to go over on your protein? I wouldn't think so because it is what gives your body energy. I eat a high fiber cereal for breakfast a turkey sandwich for lunch and then some sort of meat for dinner every night and I always go over. Any input?

missyjane

I think the protein is set pretty low on MFP. I always go over. You can also customize your settings if you want.

tntrav44

From everything I've read on here, the protein and fiber settings are more like minimums instead of maximums. I still hate seeing those red numbers, but it's completely ok.

erickirb

Most people that workout often find the % protein quite low on MFP, but it is what the gov't recommends. I for one and a lot of others changed the protein goal.
If you want to aim for higher protein go into goals, click custom, and change the % protein. I only increased by 5% with the offset being carbs. play around and see what works for you.

cdavis1126

I wouldn't worry as long as it's not too much over. Also watch that deli turkey, it's extremely high in sodium. You would be better off cooking a turkey breast and slicing it down for yourself for lunches. I limit myself to 4 oz of turkey breast. Maybe you just need to cut back on your portion? The program I'm on say 3 to 5 oz of turkey, pork, chicken, extra lean ground beef, fat free deli meats. 3 oz of regular ground beef, ribeye and strip steak, pork, chicken thighs/legs, 3 to 5 oz of seafood. Hope this helps! Christine

mimi7grands

I've noticed that too. If I'm getting plenty of vegetables and some fruit too, I know that what I'm eating is healthy and feel fine about it. If I don't eat the veggies, though, I get hungrier. So, that's not good from a couple of points of view! Roasted veggies are making the big difference for me. I never knew they were so good!

gem2wrtr

The book "The China Study" has some great info on protein. It's not a diet book, but a nutritional study.