I've used my protein allowance and I'm going out for dinner tonight, argh help me please ?

Of all the things to go over, Protein is really not a big deal. MFP sets the protein goal so low and really you probably want more than it suggests. Besides, as long as your calories are in line, going over on protein isn't going to hurt you.

It is o.k. to go over your protein unless you have a special case.

More protein isn't gonna hurt you. Watch out for the carb bombs at restaurants.

it's OK to go over on protein unless you have some medical reason restricting the amount, enjoy your dinner...

For a healthy diet and not to lose lean muscle mass while dieting protein intake should be approximately 1 gram per lean muscle. Not per body weight. Go to IIFYM.com and use their calculators to find out the correct amount of protein to eat while dieting. When I first started here my protein was so low per MFP guidelines that I lost my hair, nails became brittle and I lost a lot of muscle mass. Over the past 1.5 years Ive learned to up protein and lift weights to get my muscle back. My daily goal is 135 grams per day. I'm 5'6" and 126 pounds. I try to aim for 1-1.5 grams per lean muscle a day. Most days I go over easily. Yesterday I consumed close to 160 grams while staying within my caloric allotment.

Unless you have some special, unknown reason, you should probably consider the protein goal as a MINIMUM, not a cap.

MFP protein allowance is quite low, you could easily double or triple it and lower the carbs.

angel7472 wrote: »

For a healthy diet and not to lose lean muscle mass while dieting protein intake should be approximately 1 gram per lean muscle. Not per body weight. Go to IIFYM.com and use their calculators to find out the correct amount of protein to eat while dieting. When I first started here my protein was so low per MFP guidelines that I lost my hair, nails became brittle and I lost a lot of muscle mass. Over the past 1.5 years Ive learned to up protein and lift weights to get my muscle back. My daily goal is 135 grams per day. I'm 5'6" and 126 pounds. I try to aim for 1-1.5 grams per lean muscle a day. Most days I go over easily. Yesterday I consumed close to 160 grams while staying within my caloric allotment.

^ Yes!!
I am also 5'6 and my protein is set for 144, and I try to, at the very least, hit that number everyday. I am new to IIFYM, but it seems to be working like a dream.
MFP Calculates all of their numbers to be VERY low. I dont know what your Macros/Calorie Limits are set at, but if you are going by MFP's guidelines, you are more that likely fine to eat more protein today, and reset your numbers when you get home later. Definitely check out IIFYM.com
As for "not wanting to fall off the wagon" if you reassess your goals in MFP, and change your Macronutrients so your body is running at its optimal rate, it will be a lot easier to stay 'on' the wagon. Its easier to fall off track when youre not getting enough fats, carbs, and protein.
Not sure of your goals or anything - but I know that my trainer educated me about Macros and adjusted my numbers and I have never been so positive and excited about my weightloss journey.
Good luck!!

xcalygrl wrote: »

The protein goals on here are quite low. With that said, you should look at them as a minimum goal not a maximum goal (as long as you don't have a medical condition dictating otherwise).

Exactly this.