Is it bad to go way over on my protein??

bclahane
bclahane Posts: 9 Member
edited January 9 in Food and Nutrition
I know the basics of what is good for you and what is not, but everyday I go way over on my protein as to what mfp says I should be having. I am also a bit under on my carbs. I was always under the impression that it was good to have more protein. I don't eat any red meat (mainly chicken, eggs and fish). Any insights? Should I be eating more carbs and less protein?

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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Don't worry about it, MFP sets the protein levels low.
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    no! Not if u are over on protein or fiber.... Everything will be fine-
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Reset your protein goal % higher and then you won't go over anymore. :)
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    Reset your protein goal % higher and then you won't go over anymore. :)

    das wut i dew
  • gpstrucker
    gpstrucker Posts: 930 Member
    Over on protein is good as long as you're getting enough if other nutrients and you're working your muscles.
  • Ashley578
    Ashley578 Posts: 56
    I know the basics of what is good for you and what is not, but everyday I go way over on my protein as to what mfp says I should be having. I am also a bit under on my carbs. I was always under the impression that it was good to have more protein. I don't eat any red meat (mainly chicken, eggs and fish). Any insights? Should I be eating more carbs and less protein?


    I hope not because I'm over on my protein every day! Usually by 40-50 grams, I've always heard though, if you're going to go over on something, best that it's protein.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Reset your protein goal % higher and then you won't go over anymore. :)

    Yep
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    For info about your macros (proteins/fats/carbs) - check out this link. It will give you the formula to figure out your #s and also how to custom change them in MFP:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
  • justkeepswimng
    justkeepswimng Posts: 506
    It actually can be bad for you to get too much. It can cause stress on your organs. The question is in knowing what is too much. I don't think going over your mfp protein goals is going to hurt you.

    http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=50900

    Also, I know everybody tells you to cut out the carbs, but not getting enough carbs can also cause some pretty bad side effects. Once again, it's just about knowing how much is too little.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/70129-side-effects-not-enough-carbs/

    Do some research. Google is your friend.
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