going over my protein!!

j1rivera8
j1rivera8 Posts: 8 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I keep going over my protein by 35-40 points! is this bad?

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  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Nope.

    You are clear to move on with your life :)
  • dosmundos
    dosmundos Posts: 64
    Do it every day.:smile:
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    Not a problem. Keep calm and eat chicken.
  • TTWILSON301
    TTWILSON301 Posts: 3
    This is good to know I was wondering about this
  • PDuff08
    PDuff08 Posts: 9
    Your not alone I'm always way over my protein intake too. Any tips on how to prevent going over or is it really okay??
  • AndreeAnneB
    AndreeAnneB Posts: 20 Member
    I was wondering about that too, thanks for asking. And thanks for the replies!
  • momof2TONI
    momof2TONI Posts: 112 Member
    I don't know but I'd rather be over on my protein than over on carbs and fat. :)
  • Maurice1966
    Maurice1966 Posts: 419 Member
    I've adjusted my target manually so I NEVER go over, hardly ever anyway
  • rsamuels23
    rsamuels23 Posts: 6
    it is fine, but make sure to drink plenty of water. If you have too much protein and not enough water it can hurt your kidney's
  • xo_Sarah_xo
    xo_Sarah_xo Posts: 308 Member
    I TRY to go over on protein, calcium and fibre every day...it is a good thing!!! Way to go!!!
  • kmiller0118
    kmiller0118 Posts: 3
    I agree about the not going over on carbs and fat. Protein keeps me from overeating. I go over this but only about 5 to 10 or so. I was told by my nutritionist that exercise and food are weighted about 50-50 in losing weight so as long as you're exercising too, you should be fine.
  • RuthSweetTooth
    RuthSweetTooth Posts: 461 Member
    TRUE
    Especially for some men
    it is fine, but make sure to drink plenty of water. If you have too much protein and not enough water it can hurt your kidney's
  • Halleeon
    Halleeon Posts: 309 Member
    It's recommended by many to eat 1g of protein per 1lb that you weigh. Plus, it keeps the hunger at bay.
  • sunshine_gem
    sunshine_gem Posts: 390 Member
    MFP's settings for protein are really really low. I try to hit between 100 and 140 every day and I'm absolutely fine. Protein is good to help repair your muscles. Eat more protein!
  • Halleeon
    Halleeon Posts: 309 Member
    Also, you'd have to eat a LOT, I mean, A LOT of protein before your kidneys were affected. Even muscle men rarely eat eat enough protein to hurt them, but hey - don't trust me, I'm just a smiley face. Go do some internet research and verify.
  • wlkumpf
    wlkumpf Posts: 241 Member
    I go over protein and keep my carbs low low low. I do have a hard time getting the healthy fats though :( NEed more fish I guess?
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
    On my workout days- I target 196-200g of protein, and I'm fine. It's hard for me to hit that actually, I really have to make a conscious effort to add protein in where ever I can....
  • sunshine_gem
    sunshine_gem Posts: 390 Member
    I agree about the not going over on carbs and fat. Protein keeps me from overeating. I go over this but only about 5 to 10 or so. I was told by my nutritionist that exercise and food are weighted about 50-50 in losing weight so as long as you're exercising too, you should be fine.

    It's more like 80/20 diet/exercise. You can easily lose weight without exercising but if your diet's rubbish then no amount of exercise will help.
  • rgrange
    rgrange Posts: 236 Member
    No such thing as too much brotein
  • hollyNhollywood
    hollyNhollywood Posts: 426 Member
    It's recommended by many to eat 1g of protein per 1lb that you weigh. Plus, it keeps the hunger at bay.

    That is what I just heard from the GNC clerk. Though he actually said 1g per 1lb of lean mass.
    So for me, that wouldd be 100grams.

    I'm fine/happy going over my protein. I also have no concern going over fiber and vitamins.
  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    Going over on protein is good!! As the others said, make sure you get plenty of water 8-10 glasses.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    If you are reducing body fat, eating a high protein diet is important. And the greater the deficit, the more protein you need to consume to spare muscle tissue from being used as fuel. Lifting heavy weights will also help minimize lean muscle loss due to dieting at various deficits. I'm going off-topic but do not worry about going over. I tell most people to eat at least 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass.
  • Blayzn10Tiffers
    Blayzn10Tiffers Posts: 181
    I go over mine on purpose.. dont stress that stuff! Worry about your sugars and your fats....
  • fatboypup
    fatboypup Posts: 1,873 Member
    Oh noez you'll pee it out
  • sintik
    sintik Posts: 1
    Its better to be over in protein then carbs. Carbs is where fat comes from saying they break down and store as fat cells if in excess. Protein is lower (4 g/cal) compared to (9 g/cal) for carbs. Protein is always good if its lean and not fatty. It help leans the body out and is used to help cut on a body builder frame because it denses the muscle instead of making it fat and bloaty. So its ok. Just make sure its lean protein and not fatty with a bunch of carbs attached. Ex. Chicken, fish, nuts.. and so on.
  • Kasya007
    Kasya007 Posts: 165 Member
    Not a problem. Keep calm and eat chicken.

    That.

    ...Also, I :heart: you for saying that. :smile:
  • j1rivera8
    j1rivera8 Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you everyone for the replies, it has been very helpful.
  • PayneAS
    PayneAS Posts: 669 Member
    It's recommended by many to eat 1g of protein per 1lb that you weigh. Plus, it keeps the hunger at bay.

    1 gram per pound of LEAN body mass. So many people get that mixed up. :)
  • MouseTmom
    MouseTmom Posts: 201 Member
    I almost always go over on protein but seldom get close to the carb or fat levels. I think the protein helps keep me full and away from the junk!!!
  • matron22
    matron22 Posts: 1 Member
    Same problem here and as a newbie I found it very worrying. If its normal - as I understand from the replies you've had or even desirable, why isn't that made clear or the protein "target" adjusted? Am I missing something here?

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