protein?

lucysmommy
lucysmommy Posts: 460
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
hi

looking for some advice - i seem to go over my protien amount everyday

will this make any major difference to my weight loss?
thanks

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  • angiesteele
    angiesteele Posts: 366 Member
    i try to go over mine every day. Going over in protein, and fiber is a good thing as MFP sets the goal too low...
  • thkelly
    thkelly Posts: 466 Member
    no. too much protein is not a bad thing. in my opinion the protein allotted on this site is way too low.
  • carl1738
    carl1738 Posts: 444 Member
    No, look at your protein goal as a minimum that you should be reaching each day. Your carbs and fat settings are more of a maximum limit that you shouldn't exceed. Protein can help build muscle and keeps you feeling full longer. MFP default settings for protein are very low.
  • lucysmommy
    lucysmommy Posts: 460
    thats great thanks for your speedy reply
    x
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    the automatic goal set here is pretty low 15% I think, I doubled mine to 30% so I could aim for the half gram of protein per pound of body weight that I want for my current aims.

    Protein and fiber are the ones I don't worry about going over on regardless
  • sue26
    sue26 Posts: 412
    I agree, protein levels are set too low on MFP, but you can change them if you go to your database:smile:
  • luv2ash
    luv2ash Posts: 1,903 Member
    just make sure your protein is all lean protein. I get 110 to 125 grams of protein a day, every day, and I am very successful at my weight loss. It is all either extra lean or lean protein, and that makes a difference. Unlike an atkins-like plan where they want you to eat anything meat wise, no matter how fatty it is, that grosses me out just thinking about it.
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