Protein confusion!

Bumdrahp
Bumdrahp Posts: 1,314 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Ok guys, I get SO confused when it comes to proteins. I eat anywhere between 45-75 g of protein a day, and I am CONSTANTLY worried I am eating too much protein and I will gain weight because of it. I am always reading different views on protein!! Keep in mind I am not ALWAYS as active as I want to be. Working out has become harder for me lately due to scheduling changes...I miss it! I am never really over on calories, but protein and sugar I go over due to fruits, meats, veggies ect.

I know its all good food, but I want to lose weight, not keep it or gain it.

Still a lifestyle change noob so, be nice :flowerforyou:
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  • Bumdrahp
    Bumdrahp Posts: 1,314 Member
    Nothing? Maybe I should post a pic of my tits then I would get some responses.
  • magj0y
    magj0y Posts: 1,911 Member
    I have no idea how much you weigh, but that amount or even more won't hurt so long as you're staying in with in your calorie budget
  • Terryj20
    Terryj20 Posts: 33
    I was going to ask the same thing. I went over my protein today. How bad is that?
  • tubway
    tubway Posts: 86 Member
    Nothing? Maybe I should post a pic of my tits then I would get some responses.
    :laugh: Sorry I'm a noob too so I have no answer to offer but that made me laugh.
  • Captain_Spatchcock
    Captain_Spatchcock Posts: 136
    You could probably stand to eat more protein than that. You won't gain weight from eating "too much" protein while in a calorie deficit.

    edit: somehow I originally wrote "you will gain weight" rather than "you won't gain weight". :noway:
  • SmileyFaceGuy
    SmileyFaceGuy Posts: 201
    Nothing? Maybe I should post a pic of my tits then I would get some responses.

    Well, feel free to see if that works. :happy:
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    Going over on protein isn't bad. I'd say that might even be low. I usually get around 120-140 grams.
  • fithannafit
    fithannafit Posts: 50
    Eat more protein! I try to get at least 120g a day, usually more. You should try to get 0.8 to 1g of protein per pound of body weight.
  • mbajrami
    mbajrami Posts: 636 Member
    Going over protein is great. I usually have anywhere between 120-165g protein a day. I always go over protein and fiber. Those are okay to be red.
  • Koldnomore
    Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
    You can skip the boob pics if you try to give more than 10 minutes for people to answer ;)

    I eat around 100g of protein a day and many around here eat way more with no ill effects. MFP has the macros set way too low for most people. As long as you are within your calories protein will help you feel fuller longer than other things like carbs.
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    I wouldn't worry about going over on protein as I gather that MFP has it set quite low and that is the minimum you should be eating. :smile:
  • EvanKeel
    EvanKeel Posts: 1,904 Member
    Extra protein is only going to make you gain fat if it puts you over daily goal for total calories.
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    I've lost 80 + pounds eating lots of protein. i aim for well more than 100g a day.
  • thurberj
    thurberj Posts: 528 Member
    Protein is very necessary to maintain healthy lean muscle mass. The setting for protein on MFP is way too low. Carbs will increase your weight, especially around your middle of you are a woman. As you get older this will be more so.....Do not be afraid of protein, just have it be lean meat like chicken or fish of you are not a vegetarian or beans and nuts etc. if you don't eat meat.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I eat between 170 and 200 grams of protein every day. I eat within my calorie goals (1800-2200) and I still lose. Protein isn't going to magically make you gain. Extra calories will.
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    No that is fine unless your Dr tells you other wise.

    Protein along with water and fiber are what keep you fuller longer.

    Limit the simple carbs, sodium, ie" Process and fast foods and you should see results!!!

    Lastly, 1200 net minimum calories per day and EXERCISE!!!
  • wazzanz
    wazzanz Posts: 78
    Of the 3 groups (Fat and Carbs being the other) protein the best if trying to loose weight. Whereas the other 2 add to fat (through Sugar) Protein is more likely to go to muscle. Ie have a protein shake rather than a takeaway thickshake.

    If going to eat one group over another then go for protein if got a choice. (Up to a certian amount of course)

    I believe it also sustains you for longer and not give you a high like refined carbs.
  • Plates559
    Plates559 Posts: 869 Member
    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=What+is+protein
  • CaseyP1207
    CaseyP1207 Posts: 148 Member
    Nothing? Maybe I should post a pic of my tits then I would get some responses.

    Hahaha! Well played!
  • azalais7
    azalais7 Posts: 187 Member
    You can skip the boob pics if you try to give more than 10 minutes for people to answer ;)

    I eat around 100g of protein a day and many around here eat way more with no ill effects. MFP has the macros set way too low for most people. As long as you are within your calories protein will help you feel fuller longer than other things like carbs.

    ^^This.
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    I try to eat at the LEAST 100 grams of protein a day.
  • MaybeAMonkey
    MaybeAMonkey Posts: 247
    I agree with an earlier comment, you should try to get 0.8 to 1g of protein per pound of body weight. I'm not hitting that number most days, but I know I should so I'm trying to add more protein in.
  • proctorcj
    proctorcj Posts: 31
    LOL you must be an impatient person...Im showing you posted that second response only 10 minutes after posting the first one HEHE
  • tsh0ck
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    Nothing? Maybe I should post a pic of my tits then I would get some responses.

    patience is a virtue.

    also, you should probably eat more protein, as others have said. I'm gonna be at like 70 today, and that's super low.
  • Kristan_Forsey
    Kristan_Forsey Posts: 103 Member
    I am 5'3" and am eating 84 grams a day and losing every week :)
  • macdiver
    macdiver Posts: 145 Member
    You could probably stand to eat more protein than that. You will gain weight from eating "too much" protein while in a calorie deficit.

    Can you explain this to me. All I read says a calorie deficit is a deficit regardless of the macro breakdown and that a deficit usually results in weight loss unless one is in "starvation mode" i.e. way too low on calories.
  • ProTFitness
    ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
    Ah the high proetin MYTH!!! We dont need that much protein. We need the amino acids and those are broke down when you cook the meat. You can get all the protein you need from a plant based way of eating.
  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    There are lots of posts like this... I began my love affair with MFP when I discovered that I could change my macro-nutrient goals. If that weren't the case, I wouldn't be here because the auto goals are WAY OFF for me. I have much more fat and protein, and far less carbs, than MFP sets automatically for me; I have to!
  • islandmonkey
    islandmonkey Posts: 546 Member
    Nothing? Maybe I should post a pic of my tits then I would get some responses.

    You didn't get a response because this is asked several times daily, and people are tired of typing up the same response.

    Do a search through the forums and you'll find a lot of information on this topic.
  • jillebean60
    jillebean60 Posts: 78 Member
    Why not just concentrate on your calorie total, eat as reasonably heathy as possible and not torture yourself with worrying about protein? Unless you're not using MFP for weight loss but instead to keep track of nutritional values. Just a thought.

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