Daily protien allowance....please help.....

Angeladobush
Angeladobush Posts: 58 Member
edited September 25 in Health and Weight Loss
I need some advice from all the Pro's out there.....I am easily able to stay within my calorie, fat, and carb allotments for the day but I go over on the protein every day......does it really matter if I eat extra protein as long as I am not eating too much of everything else? My diary is public so feel free to take a peek and send any and all advice my way!!! Thank you everyone!

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  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    MFP calculates protein pretty low. I'm always going over on protein and there's nothing wrong with that.
  • SeasideOasis
    SeasideOasis Posts: 1,057 Member
    I dont agree AT ALL with MFPs protein amounts. ive asked dietricians (spelling?), trainers, people who work in health stores, etc etc etc and ALL of them have told me that you should have 1 gram of Protein per pound that I weigh. This is most definitely important if you are working out and toning because your muscles NEED protein.
  • arosegeo
    arosegeo Posts: 254 Member
    if you go to your home then goals to change goals you can alter the amounts of protein you can have daily i had the same issue and someone told me to try this its workin
  • lisa4131
    lisa4131 Posts: 22 Member
    i am always going over in protien too, i wouldnt worry to much about it ,i agree with the above post :)
  • LTRUITT3
    LTRUITT3 Posts: 205 Member
    I was wondering the same thing....I to go over on my protein all the time. Thanks for all the above comments really helps out.
  • Tree72
    Tree72 Posts: 942 Member
    If you're doing any weight training and trying to add muscle the recommendation is generally to try and get 1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight. To get a rough estimate you can take your weight in pounds and divide by two. That would give you a minimum to aim for each day.
  • Monsherri
    Monsherri Posts: 69
    I had the same question. I think it's too low.
  • Rodneymc4
    Rodneymc4 Posts: 62
    To Calculate Protein Needs:

    1. Calculate your weight in kg: body weight in lb. X .45 = body weight in kg.

    2. Multiply weight in kg by 0.8. The result is the grams of protein you should consume per day.

    For example: A man who weighs 202 lbs.

    1. 202 lb. X .45 = 90.9 kg body weight
    2. 90.9 kg X 0.8 = 72.7 grams of protein per day

    The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA) agree that protein requirements for strength trained athletes may be as high as 1.6 to 1.7 grams/kg body weight per day.

    I think the formula this website uses for calculating protein requirements is incorrect.

    To answer the question--You will be OK.

    With as much exercise as everyone on this site is doing, the extra protein will only help with repairing microscopic muscle damage.

    I'm planning to add even more protein to my diet so I will always be over on that chart.
  • Angeladobush
    Angeladobush Posts: 58 Member
    thank you for your help.....it sounds so educated, and I am grateful!
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