protein?

abbiez
abbiez Posts: 229 Member
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
I just planned all my meals for today and my protein is -11g, so I have 11g more protein than I should according to MFP... is that neccesarily a bad thing? Will it hinder my weight loss?

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  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
    No it is not a problem. MFP's suggestion for protein is way low. Unless you have a kidney condition I would say eat more protein. I probably average 90-100 g a day and will try to get more on days I strength train.
  • scarecrow41
    scarecrow41 Posts: 116
    No, in fact, its probably lower than you want it anyway. MFP tends to go WAY low on protein. If you are an average sized male I wouldn't worry about it until at least 80 grams protein. For example, I eat about 200 grams of protein/day. I do in depth strength training so my goals are probably different than yours, but you'll benefit from getting 80-100 grams of protein each day.

    Edit: Sorry, glanced at your picture and thought you were male. Apologies. The other posters are right though, and 80-100 grams still will be good for you.
  • nancyggg
    nancyggg Posts: 96 Member
    No it won't hurt you. Protein is good for you. I go over almost every day.
  • GuamMom
    GuamMom Posts: 55 Member
    You need protein to build muscle, muscle burns more fat WTG!!!
  • fitterpam
    fitterpam Posts: 3,064 Member
    Protein also helps keep you feeling fuller longer so going over a little bit isn't going to hurt you
  • abbiez
    abbiez Posts: 229 Member
    What about carbs? Now im -3 on those :(

    Sorry im not the best with nutrition
  • jen1422
    jen1422 Posts: 2
    I would try to stick as close as possible with carbs and fat.
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