Protein Question!
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lannaxo
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I was just wondering if anyone else goes over their daily protein goals? I seem to go over it every day.. I'm not sure if that's good or not because I want to keep losing weight. So far since just starting serious this week I have lost about 5 lbs. Please help!
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The default protein settings on MFP are on the low side - going over is generally good. Unless you have kidney issues, up to 100g per day is fine.0
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Thank you!0
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The default protein settings on MFP are on the low side - going over is generally good. Unless you have kidney issues, up to 100g per day is fine.0
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"It has been observed that the human liver cannot safely metabolise much more than 285-365 g of protein per day (for an 80 kg person), and human kidneys are similarly limited in their capability to remove urea (a byproduct of protein catabolism) from the bloodstream."
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit_starvation
As long as you don't go crazy with it, you'll be fine.0 -
"It has been observed that the human liver cannot safely metabolise much more than 285-365 g of protein per day (for an 80 kg person), and human kidneys are similarly limited in their capability to remove urea (a byproduct of protein catabolism) from the bloodstream."
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit_starvation
As long as you don't go crazy with it, you'll be fine.
Thanks for the info! MFP says my goal each day is 46g and I never eat over 100g a day so I guess I'm good. I just don't want it to cause me to stop losing weight0 -
Rule of thumb for me is I try to include a protein with every meal including snacks. This includes a AM protein shake to having a slice of deli meat with a pickle for a snack. Other examples would be Quaker oats with protein, hard boiled egg, I think yogurt might have protein.
Two benefits of this that I have read - helps keep hormones at an even keel. Has thermal effect - unfortunately I cannot remember the specific reason. I really do not count the grams but today I am at 88 and will probably be under 100 as my dinner is pretty light.0 -
When I am bulking I eat 1 gram of protein for my goal weight. So right now I am around 200 I would consume 200 grams of protein. When I am cutting I ussually aim for 150 to 200 but depends on my weight lifting schedule.
Your current amount is good.0
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