too much protein?

Chrysalid2014
Chrysalid2014 Posts: 1,038 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm new to all this, so first of all hello everyone! My question is, I've logged all my food for today (including the dinner I haven't eaten yet) and according to MFP I'm going 6g over on protein (all the other parameters are under, including calories, carbs and sugar). My protein sources for today are a serving of 0% greek yogurt, a boiled egg and a tin of tuna. That doesn't seem like very much to me (?) but I'm wondering if I should cut out the egg at dinner, or if too much protein is actually a good thing? (I'm thinking of the Atkins/Scarsdale type diets here.)

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  • maxit
    maxit Posts: 880 Member
    You did not have too much protein. In my opinion, the MFP recommendations in the default mode are low especially if calories are severely restricted.
  • Chrysalid2014
    Chrysalid2014 Posts: 1,038 Member
    Thanks Maxit! That's good to know.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    People who have kidney impairments should monitor their protein very closely. As long as your kidneys are working appropriately, I don't think there is too much to worry about with going over by 6G of protein.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    You're good. A lot of people look at the protein/fat macros as minimums to hit.
  • MiltonAFC
    MiltonAFC Posts: 121 Member
    Never too much brotein.
  • QuilterInVA
    QuilterInVA Posts: 672 Member
    The more protein I eat, the better I feel and the more weight I loose. I aim for 100 grams a day.
  • cherwp75
    cherwp75 Posts: 3 Member
    I agree with QuilterInVA, I usually try and hit between 100 - 120 per day. I actually changed my value on MFP to show my alternate protein goal :)
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    I shoot for at least 160 grams of protein a day. You're good.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Think of protein as a minimum.
  • Chrysalid2014
    Chrysalid2014 Posts: 1,038 Member
    Thanks for all the replies!
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