Protein high - Calories too low daily intake

Jennareyn
Jennareyn Posts: 6
in Health and Weight Loss
I wonder whether anyone can advise - I am often in the red when it comes to protein but below my calorie count. What foods can I choose that are high on calories but literally no proteins?
Thanks

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  • nguk123
    nguk123 Posts: 223
    You should not be scared of protein. Go into the red, its only a colour.
  • Dymatized
    Dymatized Posts: 48
    Leafy greens like broccoli.
  • lythy77
    lythy77 Posts: 33 Member
    your body will only take what protein it can, and the rest you will urinate out.
    broccoli. is amazing i make sure im getting this daily...
  • deniseblossoms
    deniseblossoms Posts: 373 Member
    If it's what MFP set for you I found it to be a little low. I chose my own Macros. I aim for a higher protein/fat and lower carb ratio. I find that I don't do as well mentally on low fat.
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    High levels of protein is a good thing. Going over your protein will not affect your weight loss.

    Neither will going over your carbs, fat or sugar for that matter.


    The only things I monitor are my calories and sodium, and I try and aim for 100g of protein a day. Everything else just lands where it wants to.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    MFP's protein setting is a bare minimum. It's good to go over.
  • Jennareyn
    Jennareyn Posts: 6
    Gosh thanks for the quick responses. I note that Olive oil is a good way to get the calories up. Thanks all
  • bdamaster60
    bdamaster60 Posts: 595 Member
    Carbs and fats generally have no protein.
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
    Carbs and fats generally have no protein.


    ding,ding,ding We have a winner!

    ETA: By the way, learning to balance your macros to fit in your calorie goal is part of the real fun of MFP!!! The day you do it - you'll feel like a real winner!
  • Jennareyn
    Jennareyn Posts: 6
    you're right:) I've lost a kilogram so feeling really inspired!

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