Is it bad to go over my protein limit?

MissMegannLee
MissMegannLee Posts: 226 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So according to myfitnesspal, I have my protein limit is 66 and I go over it sometimes. Is that bad? I'm new to the dieting and keeping track of the foods I eat..so I am merely just curious.

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  • jgcurry3
    jgcurry3 Posts: 172 Member
    If you are exercising going over the MFP 'limit' is not a bad thing. You have to get calories from somewhere to fuel your body better it come from protein.
  • MissMegannLee
    MissMegannLee Posts: 226 Member
    Oh, well that makes sense and yes, I workout for at least 30 minutes everyday.
  • _kannnd
    _kannnd Posts: 247 Member
    MFP calculates your protein level on the low side. It's not bad to go over on that.
  • MissMegannLee
    MissMegannLee Posts: 226 Member
    Thanks. I just wasn't sure, I try not to go over on anything else, but was REALLY unsure about the protein issue. Thank you for clearing it up!
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    Never.
  • Ducey99
    Ducey99 Posts: 26 Member
    I'd actually recommend going over.
    0.8g of protein per lb of bodyweight (if you're not obese - and judging from your pictures you're definitely not) is generally accepted as a good goal.
  • ChrisLindsay9
    ChrisLindsay9 Posts: 837 Member
    If you're consuming more protein at the expense of carbs, then be sure to have some fiber supplementation on hand. Heh!
  • MissMegannLee
    MissMegannLee Posts: 226 Member
    Thanks so much for everyone's help. I really appreciate it.

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