Newbie Nutrition Question,Someone please help me understand

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bledsoesh
bledsoesh Posts: 3
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Today In my food diary i got a red -6 in protein. I think this means i went over in protein but i have not went over my calories. Is this bad and if so should i exercise to burn it off?

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  • gcgillmann
    gcgillmann Posts: 4
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    If you are exercising then the extra protein if helpful in building muscles. If you go over in anything you want it to be protein.
  • muth3rluvx2
    muth3rluvx2 Posts: 1,156 Member
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    Macro/Micro nutrient surplus (ie: more than needed) = generally good (you can over do some like Iron, but usually not in the course of a normal diet).

    Fat, Carbs, Sodium & Sugar overages = generally bad (allowances for raw produce kinda need to be made, I think..)

    Hope that helps. :-)
  • hellenyork
    hellenyork Posts: 19
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    That's a great question! I always think as long as it's lean protein your eating it's ok to go over a little bit! I'm trying to pay more attention to carbs, sugar, and sodium!
  • Charrisse
    Charrisse Posts: 163
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    Go over in the protein - good for building muscles. :)
    Dont go over in fat, cal and sugar - but if you log sugar in say a sweet potato, corn and carrots - you will prob go over. Most people on here say do not log "natural" sugars that occur in fruits and veggies - but do log processed sugars such as ice cream and cookies.
  • bledsoesh
    bledsoesh Posts: 3
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    Thanks, wasn't to sure if i was making a weight loss mistake or not. Iam not trying to diet just making healthier choices and keeping below the calories. Tomorrow will be my first weigh in!

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