Extra protein = fat?

x311sublimex
x311sublimex Posts: 40 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So I've been hitting my daily protein count consistently the last couple weeks with a lower calorie count. My question is if I over do a higher protein intake without changing too much of my calorie count will it still make me fat? For example a extra protein shake or lean meats without increasing my calorie intake by too much. So extra protein turns into fat? I do weight lifting for about hour and half to two hours 5-6 times a week including cardio for 20-30 mins. I currently do about 1600-1800 calories daily.

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    No...calories in excess of what your body needs is what makes you fat.
  • itsbasschick
    itsbasschick Posts: 1,584 Member
    food doesn't turn into fat. eating too many calories will be stored as fat - doesn't matter whether those calories are from carbs, protein or fat.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,196 Member
    It will only make you gain weight if you eat more calories than you burn. As long as you stay in a deficit you will lose weight.
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  • fitforzoe
    fitforzoe Posts: 4 Member
    if you are lifting as much as you are you want to make sure you are getting a good carb count but you want to make sure your carbs are *good* ...your brain needs carbs and if you are burning calories fast then carbs are good for a slower burn. the thing with carbs is, you want to make the right choices....in general, if you are shopping in a store..staying to the outside is the best idea...carbs from veggies and fruits (within reason, and probably very limited if you are diabetic)...are good for you on lift days. protein is a good thing because it doesnt turn in to sugar the way carbs do (especially processed foods like breads and cereals and such)...calorie wise proteins are 4 kcalories per gram where carbs and fats are 9. protein often will keep you full for much longer.
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    fitforzoe wrote: »
    if you are lifting as much as you are you want to make sure you are getting a good carb count but you want to make sure your carbs are *good* ...your brain needs carbs and if you are burning calories fast then carbs are good for a slower burn. the thing with carbs is, you want to make the right choices....in general, if you are shopping in a store..staying to the outside is the best idea...carbs from veggies and fruits (within reason, and probably very limited if you are diabetic)...are good for you on lift days. protein is a good thing because it doesnt turn in to sugar the way carbs do (especially processed foods like breads and cereals and such)...calorie wise proteins are 4 kcalories per gram where carbs and fats are 9. protein often will keep you full for much longer.

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  • MommyMeggo
    MommyMeggo Posts: 1,222 Member
    fitforzoe wrote: »
    if you are lifting as much as you are you want to make sure you are getting a good carb count but you want to make sure your carbs are *good* ...your brain needs carbs and if you are burning calories fast then carbs are good for a slower burn. the thing with carbs is, you want to make the right choices....in general, if you are shopping in a store..staying to the outside is the best idea...carbs from veggies and fruits (within reason, and probably very limited if you are diabetic)...are good for you on lift days. protein is a good thing because it doesnt turn in to sugar the way carbs do (especially processed foods like breads and cereals and such)...calorie wise proteins are 4 kcalories per gram where carbs and fats are 9. protein often will keep you full for much longer.

    Fruits and veg on lift days?
    I prefer oatmeal, whole wheat pasta and chicken - things like that.
  • meganmoore112
    meganmoore112 Posts: 174 Member
    fitforzoe wrote: »
    if you are lifting as much as you are you want to make sure you are getting a good carb count but you want to make sure your carbs are *good* ...your brain needs carbs and if you are burning calories fast then carbs are good for a slower burn. the thing with carbs is, you want to make the right choices....in general, if you are shopping in a store..staying to the outside is the best idea...carbs from veggies and fruits (within reason, and probably very limited if you are diabetic)...are good for you on lift days. protein is a good thing because it doesnt turn in to sugar the way carbs do (especially processed foods like breads and cereals and such)...calorie wise proteins are 4 kcalories per gram where carbs and fats are 9. protein often will keep you full for much longer.

    Protein and carbs are both 4 calories per gram. Fat is 9.
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    geogirl0626 wrote: »
    fitforzoe wrote: »
    if you are lifting as much as you are you want to make sure you are getting a good carb count but you want to make sure your carbs are *good* ...your brain needs carbs and if you are burning calories fast then carbs are good for a slower burn. the thing with carbs is, you want to make the right choices....in general, if you are shopping in a store..staying to the outside is the best idea...carbs from veggies and fruits (within reason, and probably very limited if you are diabetic)...are good for you on lift days. protein is a good thing because it doesnt turn in to sugar the way carbs do (especially processed foods like breads and cereals and such)...calorie wise proteins are 4 kcalories per gram where carbs and fats are 9. protein often will keep you full for much longer.

    Protein and carbs are both 4 calories per gram. Fat is 9.

    We don't even have time to address all the misinformation in that post.
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