Too much protein...

ratlover

Every day I go over on my protein..I was wondering if anyone knows what a good low protein lunch could be?

Ms_Natalie

how many calories would you like to use on your lunch?

red01angel

It's generally agreed that the protein levels on MFP are very low. I wouldn't worry about it unless you're over by hundreds of grams per day or your doctor has told you to restrict your protein intake.

LittleSpy

I agree that protein levels set by MFP are very low for most people. You can manually set your macronutrient percentages (protein, carbs, and fat) by choosing "my home" then "goals" then "custom." MFP sets you at 15% protein. I eat twice that much -- 30% because I feel like absolute poo if I don't. So, my percentages are set at 30% protein, 25% fat and 45% carbs. Many others here seem to be set at 30-30-40 and other folks at something totally different. I suggest finding the percentages that feel the best to you. I had to play around with mine for a couple months before I found a good ratio for me. MFP sets you at 15% protein, 25% fat and 60% carbs I believe.
If you have kidney problems, your doctor may want you to restrict your protein intake so if that's the case, consult your physician first.

themetra

Protein levels are really low here. I do a low carb, high protein diet. I keep my carbs to about 80g a day, and my protein 100-120g a day. Protein helps repair and build muscles. I wouldn't worry about it too much. My trainer had told me, I should eat about 30g less protein then I weigh in pounds.

metco89

i guess everyone is different, i am always over on my protein and don't worry about that at all. I concern myself with fat content mainly. I had 2 different Dr. tell me if you keep your fat gms below 35 a day you will lose weight, apparently they were right where i am concerned. Its working and it worked before but when i quit watching the fat gms i gained alot of weight back so here i am..... determined to stay this time. happy mothers day to all

sjcply

Protein is good.....I eat 120-150 grams of protein per day! Dont worry if u go over.

ratlover

thanks for all your help...I'm very vigalint on my fat and carbs..not to mention my calories, so to see my protein over every day was a bit disturbing.

LaTerri

I weigh about 100lbs and I am eating about 200 a day. I am trying to build muscle and gain muscle weight. Protein consumption will not make you gain weight. I eat about 50% protein, 30% carbs and 20% fat.

Eat all the egg whites you want!! yummmmm.

weaklink109

Protein is good.....I eat 120-150 grams of protein per day! Dont worry if u go over.

There is an important caveat that should be included with this statement. If one's kidney function is compromised, their doctor should have counseled about how too much protein can be hard on your kidneys and lead to problems you don't want to have.

For an otherwise healthy active person, the quoted statement is probably fine, but generalizations can be dangerous if other factors are not considered.

Also, limiting fat is all well and good, but you need some fat to feel satiated. There are GOOD fats, avocado, olive oil, and others. Saturated fat is a good thing to LIMIT.

amk44

Your might be interested in the Univ of Maryland Medical System Protein Calculator:
http://www.healthcalculators.org/calculators/protein.asp