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Too much protein

Jenni272
Jenni272 Posts: 9
edited January 8 in Recipes
I am slightly going over in protein the last couple of days. I never knew that protein in weight loss was a bad thing. I only got a small overage but it did concern me. Any advice would be appreciated.

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  • katevarner
    katevarner Posts: 884 Member
    Don't worry about going over on protein, particularly if your macros are set at the default for MFP. It is very low.
  • firemanfive0
    firemanfive0 Posts: 228 Member
    Read this...if you are just going over by a gram or two, you are not 'wrecking' yourself. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=50900
  • Softrbreeze
    Softrbreeze Posts: 156 Member
    I wouldn't worry about it. I typically don't meet my protein allowance, but I go over on fiber frequently (my default allowance is only 17 gm) but I count that as a GOOD thing :)
  • tobnrn
    tobnrn Posts: 477 Member
    I wouldnt worry about it. MFP sets protein low. Barring any medical issues 1g per lb of lbm is fine.
  • Jenni272
    Jenni272 Posts: 9
    Thanks so much for the information. I think I was only like 5g over but for some reason had never gone over before and it raised a red flag.
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