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protein

135sb
135sb Posts: 24
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I always seem to go over my protein way before getting near to my carbs or fats..is it okay to get the extra protein? any help please

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  • Liatush
    Liatush Posts: 627 Member
    I have the same issue - would love to know the answer as well :)
  • SheliaN1960
    SheliaN1960 Posts: 454 Member
    Hi! I would think it better than the fats and carbs! i do it too but still seem to lose evey week!! Best wishes!
  • SheliaN1960
    SheliaN1960 Posts: 454 Member
    Sorry can't spell today!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Yes MFP is rather low in the protein allotment, 15%. A balance diet can consist of protein intake as high as 30%. So you can eat up to double the amount of protein and be fine. Many MFP users go into their profile and change the % allotted to protein and reduce fat and/or carbs.
  • BethanyMasters
    BethanyMasters Posts: 519 Member
    It's fine. I personally think MFP has the protein goal set too low. I manually raised my protein goal and lowered my fat goal and it's working out for me pretty well.
  • 135sb
    135sb Posts: 24
    Whew..thought I was doing something wrong. Thanks for the insight.
  • NicholasMongold
    NicholasMongold Posts: 214
    Yes MFP is rather low in the protein allotment, 15%. A balance diet can consist of protein intake as high as 30%. So you can eat up to double the amount of protein and be fine. Many MFP users go into their profile and change the % allotted to protein and reduce fat and/or carbs.
    Im glad to hear that
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