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Keep going over on protien?

adriaarnett
adriaarnett Posts: 11
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I keep going over on my protien allowances and I am not eating an excessive amount I don't think. I am already ten over for today after just lunch and breakfast. I haven't gone to gym yet so I know I will get some of it back, but is it really a problem to go over if calories, carbs, and fat are in check?

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  • clvdandj
    clvdandj Posts: 76
    I think the average person needs way more protein than the alotted amount. I wish they would raise it.
  • lfondots
    lfondots Posts: 216 Member
    I agree that you should get a little more protein in your diet but of course it should be good lean protein. If you are working out then it helps repair the muscles.
  • luvs2pugs
    luvs2pugs Posts: 52
    I think that the majority of Americans eat way too much protein. You probably don't need as much as you think. But, I wouldn't worry about it, if your calories are on track. : )
  • Supermel
    Supermel Posts: 612 Member
    I aim to go over. Keeps me full- and if i eat all my lean protein in my meal, it keeps my carbs low and keeps me satisfied longer.
  • JesaGrace
    JesaGrace Posts: 799 Member
    I think the average person needs way more protein than the alotted amount. I wish they would raise it.

    You can raise it yourself if you want to.....I did.....
  • sunshine79
    sunshine79 Posts: 758 Member
    MFP allowance for protein is pretty low. It's recommended that we have 1g of protein per lb of body weight so if a person weighs 130lbs they should aim for 130g of protein, It's not a hard and fast rule but a rough guide. I always aim for 100g+ of protein per day as it's crucial to build muscle. :happy: :wink:
  • dieseljay74
    dieseljay74 Posts: 376
    Best thing to go over on.......helps preserve the muscle some while dieting. Way better than going over on carbs!
  • Bditbobcat
    Bditbobcat Posts: 171 Member
    Best thing to go over on.......helps preserve the muscle some while dieting. Way better than going over on carbs!

    I agree! Protein should be the last thing you worry about going over on. High Protein diets are the way to go!
  • Lyndzo
    Lyndzo Posts: 142
    I keep going over my protein too. I take it as a good thing because up until recently I really didn't eat a lot of protein, meat particularly. I used to go overboard on carbs (pasta) and now my diet is more balanced.
  • rskiles411
    rskiles411 Posts: 1
    Ok, I just joined MFP last week. I have been in search of what to do when protiens are over. My boyfriend and i both are 15-30 g over dayily on our protiens and just this wk have started meeting our calories (closer anyway) I'm anywhere from 180-400 calories under daily.... Is this anti-productive for our bodies and what's another way to try and level our diets out? Thanks in advance for any advice...
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