Should I worry about getting too much protein?

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Jenjenthejetplane1
Jenjenthejetplane1 Posts: 130 Member
edited February 17 in Food and Nutrition
I go over on my protein sometimes, should I worry too much?

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  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
    Goodness no, and if you're using the automatic guidelines, protein goals are actually a bit low.
  • fredman2
    fredman2 Posts: 57
    I have almost the same problem: I am at my limit now for protein and sodium, but with that said, I am about 50% UNDER my suggested caloric intake, fat is about 30% under, sugar is also about 50% under my 'limit'.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    If you're using MFP's defaults, you should consider that a minimum to reach, not a maximum to stay under.
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    Protein and fat macros are meant to be minimums, and I find MFP sets it pretty low to begin with. I get 130-150 g per day.
  • ccrdragon
    ccrdragon Posts: 3,378 Member
    I have blown my protein goal every day that I have logged my food intake... on the other hand, my carbs are always lower than the recommended values, but I feel great, my energy levels are great and I am dropping weight consistently, so I don't worry about it.

    I also come from Eastern European stock where a high-protein diet is fairly normal, so the low carb route for me works...
  • cricket_77
    cricket_77 Posts: 165 Member
    It looks like you are set for only 69-75 g of protein, so goodness no, I wouldn't worry about going over if your settings are at that level.

    I set mine at 135 or so and still sometimes go over..I never worry about it.
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