Protein - too much?

allie491
allie491 Posts: 91 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Every single day I go over my suggested protein intake.

I am usually always under my cals, carbs & fat. I didn't think this would be issue, any idea if I should be concerned?

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  • minsooky
    minsooky Posts: 59
    It is perfectly fine, unless eating too much protein is causing you to not get enough fat or carbs. If you're having trouble just consciously add more fat or carb foods into your diet in place of protein. I have a horrible time meeting my fat intake so I eat a can of black olives every day so I hit it. Just being a little under your goal isn't bad, just make sure it isn't too low though.
  • Melo1966
    Melo1966 Posts: 881 Member
    How much are you at over 100? Protein stats are low you can change your setting to make them higher.
  • allie491
    allie491 Posts: 91 Member
    No, not over a 100, approx15-20
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    I wouldn't worry about it too much. I'm over on my protein practically everyday too
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    You didn't worry about too much protein before you signed up for mfp

    Now that you are eating less, why worry about it now?
  • HollyEvans84
    HollyEvans84 Posts: 16
    I wouldn't worry about it!
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    I wish I had that problem. Really it's fine.
  • CasablancasTX
    CasablancasTX Posts: 108
    MFP sets protein at a very low 15%. Most people I know go over every day too. Protein is essential for health and more is better than less. You can change your protein (30% is recommended by top nutritionists) by going to Home - Goals - Change Goals - Custom.
  • MrsCCWoods
    MrsCCWoods Posts: 142 Member
    It can be really confusing at times but like many others have said I wouldn't worry about it
  • allie491
    allie491 Posts: 91 Member
    MFP sets protein at a very low 15%. Most people I know go over every day too. Protein is essential for health and more is better than less. You can change your protein (30% is recommended by top nutritionists) by going to Home - Goals - Change Goals - Custom.

    Great, thanks!
  • shirleygirl910
    shirleygirl910 Posts: 503 Member
    MFP sets protein at a very low 15%. Most people I know go over every day too. Protein is essential for health and more is better than less. You can change your protein (30% is recommended by top nutritionists) by going to Home - Goals - Change Goals - Custom.

    The protein on MFP is extremely low. I try to eat 100 cal of protein on days I only walk the dog and on days I weight train 125-150.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    MFP sets protein at a very low 15%. Most people I know go over every day too. Protein is essential for health and more is better than less. You can change your protein (30% is recommended by top nutritionists) by going to Home - Goals - Change Goals - Custom.

    The protein on MFP is extremely low. I try to eat 100 cal of protein on days I only walk the dog and on days I weight train 125-150.

    I'd suggest to eat more than 100 cal in protein that is still quite low
  • djames92
    djames92 Posts: 990 Member
    the more protein the better! your body can handle like 300 grams per day and thats almost impossible to reach

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