too much protein? is there such thing?

Yes and no. It's all dependent on your lifestyle. Are you very active? If so, then more protein is necessary. I set my protein intake higher than mfp suggested (although I have trouble meeting this...).

I go over my allotted protein every day because I have protein shakes for two meals. Well Im still losing weight...?

My boyfriend and I make a point to eat more protein everyday then what is recommended. More protien helps build muscle which helps you burn fat. Its better to eat more carbs recommended and less carbs because your body uses carbs to burn for energy and if you don't consume so much then it will burn fat for energy. Don't double it or anything but going over isn't going to hurt you.

The first thing I did when I set up MFP was custom adjust the goals so that I was on a 25%protein 55% Carb/ 20% fat ratio (a higher % of protein if you are very lean like 30/50/20)... then I make sure that when I create my meals I always start with my complete proteins 1st and foremost (i.e. egg, chicken, turkey, etc) then I make sure I meet my fat requirements, it is then at this time I add in a portion of starchy carb and fiberous carbs to bring up "total" calories... I don't count the 'plant based" proteins as my total protein requirement for the day... I recommend this to all of my clients and it works wonders!

Like everyone has said: cater it to your needs. I strength train almost daily so my intake is (on a good day) 1 gram per lbs of body weight. Once I get the kinks worked out of my diet and get toned to the degree I want I will probably even up that.

It's about balance and finding out what works for you. MFP has me eating like 300 carbs a day. Not gonna happen.

I looked it up because I was interested in the answer as well. I guess the takehome is if you're going to eat extra protein for muscle building increase water and calcium intake.

"A common misconception about excess protein in the diet is that it can cause kidney damage; excess protein cannot cause kidney damage even though it does make the kidneys work harder. When protein is metabolized nitrogen is a by - product; the kidneys work to remove the extra nitrogen from the body. As of yet, no studies have found an high rate of kidney problems in strength athletes as would be expected if too much protein caused kidney damage. Also, Zaragoza et al. (1987) studied animals with very high protein intakes for more than half their life span and found no serious adverse effects.

High intake levels of protein can lead to increased water loss because the body excretes water to dispose of urea, a substance formed in the breakdown of protein. Water loss coupled with the fact that most athletes loose a great amount of water through sweat, can lead to dehydration if fluid intake is not properly monitored. An excess of purified protein can, however, take calcium away from bones, thus predisposing one for osteoporosis. " - Lee Knight Caffery from Vanderbilt University

To change your numbers for macro nutrients, or actually sodium and that too click My home.. goals... change goals... custom goals... set the % you want for carb, fat and protein, adjust your sodium to the new recommendation of 1500mg per day, up your fiber level if you care to, click save and enjoy the updated "for you" plan