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Protein Concern

cmnkyrun16
cmnkyrun16 Posts: 10
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm usually within about 20 calories either way of my "budget," so I'm not super worried about that. But my protein intake is ALWAYS high. From around 8 to 13 grams over, per day.

How will this affect me? Positively? Negatively? I am losing some wieght, and I do weight training everyday, so up until this point I haven't thought much about it. Should I start watching this number more carefully?

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  • crystal_sapphire
    crystal_sapphire Posts: 1,205 Member
    positively, especially since you are weight training. ,MFP has it set rather low in my opinion. i feel most diets in general don't have enough lean protein.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,354 Member
    MFP's protein setting is very low. Higher protein can help with feeling full and in recovery from intense exercise. I wouldn't worry about it.
  • cmnkyrun16
    cmnkyrun16 Posts: 10
    Thank you for replying! It's mostly boiled or grilled chicken anyhow, so I sort of figured if it's not super fatty protein, it might be okay.
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