too much protein?

Missy842
Missy842 Posts: 2 Member
edited January 17 in Food and Nutrition
Hi there. I am brand spankin new to MFP. already lost 5 lbs ( 2 of those since I registered 4 days ago) I always come up at the end of my day about 20 to 30 above the protein allotment, sometimes fat, always over vitamins a and c. Usually under on carbs. I eat low carb cause I am allergic to most grains and starchy veggies... so just doing fruit,veggies and dairy and of course, chicken, fish, beef, eggs. Is this too much protein?

rediscovered how much I love steamed shrimp and veggies!!!

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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    MFP sets the protein level low. Don't worry about going over on protein, it's a good thing.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,896 Member
    ^^ Good answer, adini.
  • Missy842
    Missy842 Posts: 2 Member
    thanks.
  • happydaze71
    happydaze71 Posts: 339 Member
    the protein is a good thing, keeps you from getting too hungry!
  • DawnEH612
    DawnEH612 Posts: 574 Member
    Probably not, unless you have kidney issues in which case i assume you have a dietary guideline u know. I find MFPs default macro settings (carbs/protein/fat) ration is off kilter. The protein and fat could be higher and carbs lower. I try to eat 50/25/25. As a
    vegetarian this is an attainable and suitable for me as many of my protein sources have a good amount of carbohydrates.
    As for the Vitamins, A,D,E and K vitamins are oil soluble vitamins and supplements could cause an toxic amount, but getting them from food sources will not cause the same issue. Vitamin C and B vitamins are water soluble and supplements or excessive amounts from food sources will be excreted from your body via urine.
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    Everyone can use MOAR protein.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    MFP sets the protein level low. Don't worry about going over on protein, it's a good thing.

    This.

    Unless you have a medical reason not to you should aim for about 1 gram per pound of lean body mass.
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