Protein

1lexisva
1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is it bad to have too much protein? I seem to always go over my protein :/

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  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    What is your protein goal set at?
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    set at 56
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    You are definitely not in danger of eating too much protein. I have a minimum goal of 100g and really try and hit 150g a day. MFP sets the protein goals really low for some reason.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    The MFP goal is more of an RDA (recommended daily allowance) than a set goal like calories are. You could eat double, probably even triple, the MFP goal and still be just fine.
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    Thank you :)
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Calories are what matter for weight loss.

    Macro nutrients (fat, protein, carbs) help with things like general health, body composition, hunger, etc. For instance, protein is going to help repair and retain your lean muscle mass while you're dieting and it should help to keep you feeling fuller for longer.

    You can set your macros to whatever percentages you like, but most people who use MFP's default numbers should be trying to get into the red on protein every day.Think of it as a minimum to go over, not a maximum to stay below.
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    Thanks for the info! :)

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