Too Much Protein

XoXoLJFitness
XoXoLJFitness Posts: 48
in Food and Nutrition
I seem to be to high on my protein when I use the food log. What are the dilemmas to having too much protein?

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  • default
    default Posts: 124 Member
    you piss it out
  • belladonna786
    belladonna786 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Protein is good! MFP estimates it too low anyway. Don't worry you will not consume TOO MUCH protein.
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    You may hold on to your lean body mass, muscle is preserved on a caloric deficit, and you may also build muscle with it. With these factors in mind, it may be a good idea to freak out now.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    you piss it out

    que?
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    No such thing.
  • footiechick82
    footiechick82 Posts: 1,203 Member
    I seem to be to high on my protein when I use the food log. What are the dilemmas to having too much protein?

    Protein is good, but if you are low on your carbs and are taking in only protein, if you go back to carbs the weight comes back easier. Otherwise, you're fine.
  • lauren3382
    lauren3382 Posts: 372 Member
    when you say high, how high is your protein? i'm pretty sure you don't have anything to worry about. i easily eat 150-200g per day. but i want big muscles :)
  • kimmianne89
    kimmianne89 Posts: 428 Member
    If you are still set on MFP's original settings, protein is generally set very low.
    I personally try to get 90-120g of protein a day.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Don't worry about it.

    If you said "too much Doritos" that would be a problem.
  • cruiseking
    cruiseking Posts: 338 Member
    Too much protein, is like having too much money.
  • gatilbury
    gatilbury Posts: 5 Member
    Just make sure you drink plenty of water, at least 80 oz per day. This keeps your kidneys happy.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    No such thing.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit_starvation
  • basillowe66
    basillowe66 Posts: 432 Member
    I don't know if you are trying to lose weight or not, I assume you are. My sister in law works as an exec for a hospital and she was over weight. She went on their weight loss program that put her on 1200 calories a day and 80 grams of protein a day. The protein helps burn fat. In about 9 months she has lost 85 lbs. I saw her on Thanksgiving and she looks and feels great.

    I give you that info as a guide. I am not a nutrician!!

    Basil
  • crazylovergrl
    crazylovergrl Posts: 97 Member
    too much, like over 1.5 g per lb of lean body mass would potentially damage your kidneys or lead to some major constipation.
  • andreamelo1
    andreamelo1 Posts: 161 Member
    Don't worry about it.

    If you said "too much Doritos" that would be a problem.


    this^^^
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    too much, like over 1.5 g per lb of lean body mass would potentially damage your kidneys or lead to some major constipation.

    no
  • Siege_Tank
    Siege_Tank Posts: 781 Member
    you piss it out

    Classy.

    Bodybuilders use the benchmark of 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass. so for me, that would be 140 g of protein per day, which is exceptionally hard to hit.
  • lorib75
    lorib75 Posts: 490 Member
    too much, like over 1.5 g per lb of lean body mass would potentially damage your kidneys or lead to some major constipation.

    That is soooo not true. EVERY single time I have cut carbs and done an "ATKINS" type eating plan I am overcome by watery stools. Sorry to burst your bubble!
  • Temple_Fit
    Temple_Fit Posts: 299 Member
    you piss it out

    Classy.

    Bodybuilders use the benchmark of 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass. so for me, that would be 140 g of protein per day, which is exceptionally hard to hit.

    Just read about consuming to much urine and it really does come out in your urine.:laugh:
  • T_X_L
    T_X_L Posts: 140 Member
    My trainer has me on 1g protein per pound of my weight. I'm doing metabolic resistance training. (circuit)

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