Protein

Why does it seem like I ALWAYS go over on my protein? Is it set too low? I am always under on everything else. How much protein is too much and hard on your body?

WAY more than the MFP default. Like equivalent to as many calories from protein as you're likely eating per day...assuming you have normal functioning kidneys.

I cant see your diary and don't know your goals but try and get 100ishg/day should be a good start, you can dial it in once you know more about your nutrition.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2129150/

Pretty interesting how it's noted that untrained people have crappy protein efficiency compared to strength trained athletes, and thus actually require about double the amount recommended for the 'average' person for a zero balance, and nearly triple for a positive nitrogen retention.

English please....:laugh:

The less activity one is acclimated to, the more protein they need to avoid turning into a puddle of squish over time, because their body doesn't use what it is given as efficiently. Which is funny, because it runs completely counter to the argument that most people use about protein requirements being lower for people not involved in strength training.

English please....:laugh:

The less activity one is acclimated to, the more protein they need to avoid turning into a puddle of squish over time, because their body doesn't use what it is given as efficiently. Which is funny, because it runs completely counter to the argument that most people use about protein requirements being lower for people not involved in strength training.

I agree, that is very interesting. I've seen some people around here insist vehemently that you don't need much protein if you're not strength training too...

That would be because most people like to listen to government agencies when it comes to their food intake. As we all know, most federal dietary guidelines are based on poorly conducted research from a half of a century ago.