Getting too much protein

No. CICO, Calories In Calories Out. That is all that matters.

Actually, if you are going over on your protein with those two items I don't think you have anything to worry about. In reality you might be low on the amount of protein you should be eating when running at a deficit.

Calories are what matter for weight loss (assuming you don't have any medical conditions to worry about).

Macros (protein/fat/carbs) can help with things like health, gym performance, hunger, body composition, etc. You can set those up however you want and MFP's defaults are just one suggestion. In fact, if you're using MFP's default numbers a lot of us would tell you that you should be trying to eat more protein than they suggest every day. They set their protein default a little lower than many would recommend.

It's calories that make the big difference.

I almost never go over on protein. It does make me fuller for longer, so I guess that without it, I'd eat more and lose less. But I don't think it has much effect, otherwise.

No, that small amount of protein isn't enough to hinder weight loss. You could actually use more some days. Try cutting out some of the bread in favor of more protein and healthy fats--you'll get more nutrition and feel full longer.

You can get too much protein.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/12/eating-too-much-protein_n_5481307.html

"However, more isn’t necessarily better. "ecause Americans consume so much protein, and there is plenty in foods from both plant and animal sources, and there is no evidence of protein deficiency in the U.S. population, protein is a non-issue," Marion Nestle, Ph.D, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, tells The Huffington Post in an email. "Why make it into one? The only reason for doing so is marketing. Protein used as a marketing tool is about marketing, not health. The advantage for marketing purposes of protein over fat or carbohydrates is that it's a positive message, not negative. Marketers don't have to do anything other than mention protein to make people think it's a health food."

LOL

You can get too much protein.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/12/eating-too-much-protein_n_5481307.html

"However, more isn’t necessarily better. "ecause Americans consume so much protein, and there is plenty in foods from both plant and animal sources, and there is no evidence of protein deficiency in the U.S. population, protein is a non-issue," Marion Nestle, Ph.D, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, tells The Huffington Post in an email. "Why make it into one? The only reason for doing so is marketing. Protein used as a marketing tool is about marketing, not health. The advantage for marketing purposes of protein over fat or carbohydrates is that it's a positive message, not negative. Marketers don't have to do anything other than mention protein to make people think it's a health food."

Because Huffinton Post is such a reliable source for scientific information and getting enough protein in your diet doesn't help maintain muscle mass while cutting fat (or increase muscle mass if you're on a bulk) :noway:

There are dozens of scientific studies that show protein is more important than previously thought, and that it decreases appetite and also promotes lean muscle retention. Go to Google or Google Scholar and search: "scientific study high protein diet".

I've included just a few below.

From the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Oregon Health and Science University - an article published in the peer reviewed American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/82/1/41.short

Article Title: A high-protein diet induces sustained reductions in appetite, ad libitum caloric intake, and body weight..."
Quote: "Conclusions: An increase in dietary protein from 15% to 30% of energy at a constant carbohydrate intake produces a sustained decrease in caloric intake and results in significant weight loss."


From the Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, Royal University, Copenhagen, Denmark.- an article published in the peer reviewed American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/82/1/1.full

Article Title: The satiating power of protein—a key to obesity prevention?
Quote: "The acceptable protein distribution was set to 10–35% for adults."


From the Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Denver - an article published in the peer reviewed American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/93/4/836.abstract

Article Title: Trends in carbohydrate, fat, and protein intakes and association with energy intake in normal-weight, overweight, and obese individuals: 1971–2006
Quote: "Dietary interventions should focus on decreasing energy intake and potentially by substituting protein for fat or carbohydrates."


Published in the American Journal of Physiology:
http://ajpregu.physiology.org/content/305/6/R582

Article Title: High-protein diet selectively reduces fat mass and improves glucose tolerance in Western-type diet-induced obese rats
Quote" We showed that a high-protein diet for 2 wk reduces body weight in Western-type diet-induced obese rats by selectively reducing fat, while sparing lean mass."

THE Nestle???? As in Nestle Company?
Well ...

Anywho.
I wonder how with 1.5 scoops of protein powder and one soy sausage you can be over your protein?
If this is all protein you eat a day you are max. at 40g -50g per day. This is very low in my view.
Who are the "actual authorities"?

You can get too much protein.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/12/eating-too-much-protein_n_5481307.html

"However, more isn’t necessarily better. "ecause Americans consume so much protein, and there is plenty in foods from both plant and animal sources, and there is no evidence of protein deficiency in the U.S. population, protein is a non-issue," Marion Nestle, Ph.D, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, tells The Huffington Post in an email. "Why make it into one? The only reason for doing so is marketing. Protein used as a marketing tool is about marketing, not health. The advantage for marketing purposes of protein over fat or carbohydrates is that it's a positive message, not negative. Marketers don't have to do anything other than mention protein to make people think it's a health food."

Because Huffinton Post is such a reliable source for scientific information and getting enough protein in your diet doesn't help maintain muscle mass while cutting fat (or increase muscle mass if you're on a bulk) :noway:

HuffPost quoting Marion Nestle, one of the country's most respected nutrition experts.

I know MFP forum luvs it's protein but I'm not worrying about getting anymore than what the actual authorities recommend-- around 45-50g/day.

MFP doesn't love protein, members of MFP love protein. Why? Well all you have to do is look at what respected nutrition experts are saying.

I decided to google Protein Intake and every post on the first page recommended higher protein intake than what the RDA is. there were a lot of PhD's quoted. Well I take that back, WebMD didn't. They are towing the line with the RDA from the government. I don't think WebMD is a reliable source on nutrition though.

Layne Norton, PhD recommends anywhere from 1g/ lb to 1.6g/ lb depending on your goals. See I found an expert with a PhD too that says different than yours.

Alan Aragaon, M.S. recommends minimum of 1g/ lb of lean body mass.

These two guys are on the cutting edge of nutrition today.

Aragon and Norton are coming from a bodybuilding standpoint, which is great, if that's your standpoint for your own protein intake.

Most MFPers aren't bodybuilding and would be fine taking the recommendations from the authorities on general health.

Is your protein intake fine? Of course.

Does the mere suggestion of 'too much protein' deserve the insulting Britney gif? No.

I too need to know if my weight loss will be hindered if I go over on the protein and sugar and still have 400 calories left to eat. Please reply. Thanks

The more protein I eat, the less hungry I am. I think high protein intake is fundamental to successful weight loss, but that's just me.
I also like to pick up heavy things and put the back down, and you have to have lots of protein for that.

Everyone is different though.My spouse is apparently some sort of carbivore. I can make him an amazing high-protein meal that fills me up for hours, and half an hour later he is scrounging for snacks. I on the other hand will be hungry within the hour if I stuff myself with pasta.

I don't eat "clean" or keto or paleo or anything. I just value my protein macro (and calories) above all else.

Great. Keep up the good work.