PROTEIN

margz85
margz85 Posts: 11
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone...I just started this a few days ago but today is my first official serious day, now that i have figured out how the site works! I have been noticing that I am going over my protein. I like to keep a low carb low sugar diet since those are my major comfort foods, and once i start i can't stop. But I have found that I go over my protein every day by doing this. Not just with meat but with foods I don't even realize have it. Is this bad? I only have 5grams left after lunch. I would like to eat fish for dinner, but I know I will go over. Just wondering how bad the protein is. (PS it is turkey, chicken or eggs...not fatty meats..LOL)

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  • margz85
    margz85 Posts: 11
    Hey everyone...I just started this a few days ago but today is my first official serious day, now that i have figured out how the site works! I have been noticing that I am going over my protein. I like to keep a low carb low sugar diet since those are my major comfort foods, and once i start i can't stop. But I have found that I go over my protein every day by doing this. Not just with meat but with foods I don't even realize have it. Is this bad? I only have 5grams left after lunch. I would like to eat fish for dinner, but I know I will go over. Just wondering how bad the protein is. (PS it is turkey, chicken or eggs...not fatty meats..LOL)
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    This site is a little low with protein, you can go up safely by 5% or even 10% and it's fine.
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    This site is a little low with protein, you can go up safely by 5% or even 10% and it's fine.


    Yup, I totally agree with SHBoss. MFP DOES tend to go alittle low with their protein allowance, so don't worry about it unless you're LOTS higher. :smile:
  • neeterskeeter
    neeterskeeter Posts: 571 Member
    I upped my daily protein on MFP because it was too low for my needs. I run a lot and try to eat 25g of protein with every meal for at least 75g a day, often I have 100g or more a day and I am just fine. In fact I feel healthier that way and have managed to lose weight easier by eating more protein. So don't be afraid to go over if that works for you. Good luck.
  • pipinana
    pipinana Posts: 2,356 Member
    I go over my protein every day also..... It's good to do that when you work out, builds muscles!!! :drinker:
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
    You will be okay eating .5 to .75 grams of protien for every pound you weigh, .5 to 1 for guys.
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