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protein in the diet plan

Crystal_3106
Crystal_3106 Posts: 4 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is it ok to eat more protein then suggested?

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  • Crystal_3106
    Crystal_3106 Posts: 4 Member
    Is it ok to eat more protein then suggested?
  • MisoSoup79
    MisoSoup79 Posts: 517
    The default setting for your protein is only 15% of your total calories. Most people do eat more than that. I changed my settings so that my protein allotment is 30% of my calories just because I could never keep it under what the default suggested.

    As long as your meals are balanced and you're staying under your total calorie goals, you should be fine.
  • plaisted
    plaisted Posts: 15
    Protein should be at least 30% of your calories, Shoot for 1 gram of protein per each pound you weigh. This will feed your muscles and keep your body from breaking down your muscles for fuel.

    Also I saw this site suggests going under your BMR, that's too low just shoot for 100-300 calorie deficit a day.
  • Hanna1983
    Hanna1983 Posts: 251
    Hey,

    I just read this post and went into my goals to change my protein intake to 30% as well.
    It automatically reduced my fat allowance by a lot, basically reduced it by half.

    Why is that? :ohwell:
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