is going over in protein really a bad thing?

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  • lesita75
    lesita75 Posts: 379 Member
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    MFP has the percentages set too low. If anything you most likely aren't getting enough protein on a daily basis.

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbprotein.htm

    http://www.acaloriecounter.com/diet/how-much-protein-per-day/
  • ohmyshysamantha
    ohmyshysamantha Posts: 138 Member
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    Alright, some of you mentioned one gram of protein per pound of lean body mass/muscle I'm 262 how do I know how much of that is lean muscle?
  • CoachJenniferM
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    Generally, no, you shouldn't worry. But it would be a good idea to make sure you drink a lot of water as very high levels of protein, it can cause kidney problems. But you'd have to be having a LOT of protein for that to happen. Maybe focus more on what types of protein you are having and try to get more a variety instead of say, mostly chicken or mostly tuna fish. Try adding some protein from a side dish of rice and beans or healthy nuts. Just a suggestion.... :)
  • Alpina483
    Alpina483 Posts: 246 Member
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    No.