To much protein??

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SarahJobe
SarahJobe Posts: 17 Member
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I injured my knee a while ago but I can now get back on the wagon slowly.
I have always had a problem eating a lot of protein, I always go over what is says or what trainers tell me to eat. I don't know how, it's not always with meat. I love healthy fats and protein based foods. How do I kick the craving for them and what will happen if I keep eating large amounts????

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
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    How much do you think is too much protein?

    It's pretty damn hard to get too much protein...
  • SarahJobe
    SarahJobe Posts: 17 Member
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    I eat about 50% protein a day...
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
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    SarahJobe wrote: »
    I eat about 50% protein a day...

    50% of what?

    How much in grams?
  • SarahJobe
    SarahJobe Posts: 17 Member
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    I'm at 104g now and still have about two more meals to go today
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
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    SarahJobe wrote: »
    I'm at 104g now and still have about two more meals to go today

    104g isn't that much really... unless you're constantly hitting 300g+ everyday... then I'd be a bit worried.
  • Melmo1988
    Melmo1988 Posts: 293 Member
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    What have you eaten so far today to have that much protein?
  • SarahJobe
    SarahJobe Posts: 17 Member
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    Eggs, chicken, quinoa,olive oil, zucchini ect my diary is open to look at.
    Melmo1988 wrote: »
    What have you eaten so far today to have that much protein?
    Melmo1988 wrote: »
    What have you eaten so far today to have that much protein?

  • SarahJobe
    SarahJobe Posts: 17 Member
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    [Ok great thanks! quote="IsaackGMOON;33597418"]
    SarahJobe wrote: »
    I'm at 104g now and still have about two more meals to go today

    104g isn't that much really... unless you're constantly hitting 300g+ everyday... then I'd be a bit worried. [/quote]

  • SarahJobe
    SarahJobe Posts: 17 Member
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    Oh and lentils are very high in lean protein and I ate those today too
  • Melmo1988
    Melmo1988 Posts: 293 Member
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    Says your feed is private, I don't see an option to see your diary
  • Melmo1988
    Melmo1988 Posts: 293 Member
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    I've had eggs, chicken and will have sausages for supper and still that's only 84 G protein lol
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    your diary is not open....
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
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    SarahJobe wrote: »
    I eat about 50% protein a day...

    Of your calories? I'd say that's too much only to the extent that you're not getting enough carbs and fat.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
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    SarahJobe wrote: »
    I injured my knee a while ago but I can now get back on the wagon slowly.
    I have always had a problem eating a lot of protein, I always go over what is says or what trainers tell me to eat. I don't know how, it's not always with meat. I love healthy fats and protein based foods. How do I kick the craving for them and what will happen if I keep eating large amounts????

    104G Protein doesn't seem like a lot to me.

    At 50% protein, are you doing a low carb/ high protein diet or is that the number MFP auto gave you?

    Many people view their protein goals as a minimum. Unless you have kidney issues or some other medical condition, I don't foresee 104G protein a real issue.
  • Ironmaiden4life
    Ironmaiden4life Posts: 422 Member
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    OP how much do you weigh and what's an average daily amount of protein, carbs & fats for you?
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
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    I keep my protein at 175 grams a day with a fairly easy and delicious diet. I was told I could only utilize about 150 grams who the hell knows I eat the same stuff every week and it is what it is.. My carbs are typically under 100 grams and my fat around 75 grams. I do have bad days where my fats and carbs are higher but my protein is really good 150 -200 which I can't believe is unhealthy..

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