How much protein is too much?

How do you FEEL, and is it working for YOU?

Make sure you are eating plenty of fibre, especially when on a high protein diet!

I have mine set at 40%.... They say the rule of thumb is 1 gram per every pound you weigh. Plus I have always read that to go over in protein is fine but it's the fat you don't want to go over in which I guess makes sense. Hopes this helps!! Good luck!

Check out a diet plan called 'Bodytrim'. He's an Australian that advocates it, but he would definitley agree that you're on the right track. I have tried it and it's a definite winner re weight loss. My problem was I couldn't sustain it because I loved carbs too much. If you can sustain it, you're on a winner. Check the site and and read why the guy believes it works, The science backs him.

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Check out a diet plan called 'Bodytrim'. He's an Australian that advocates it, but he would definitley agree that you're on the right track. I have tried it and it's a definite winner re weight loss. My problem was I couldn't sustain it because I loved carbs too much. If you can sustain it, you're on a winner. Check the site and and read why the guy believes it works, The science backs him.

I would not recommend body trim to anyone. It's pretty much a meat only diet. Not healthy! I did it for about 3 weeks and lost heaps of weight very quickly but became insanely constipated and as soon as I ate anything with a carb in it my body all the weight back on plus more. Not only is it a bad diet for your body (sure you lose weight quickly), but its bloody expensive and results in a bad impact on the planet.

I've got my macros set to 40/30/30..... I get anywhere from 80-120 grams of protein a day. So I average 1gram for every pound I weigh. I only weigh about 100 pounds.

Agree with the minimum fat and protein acg67 recommended. Being on a low carb & low fat diet is a sure fire way to have very low energy levels. Yes, you need protein to build muscles/maintain LBM on a calorie deficit but you're body also needs fuel. These are generally from carbs and fat. As well as that, proper hormonal function requires dietary fat.

Agree with the minimum fat and protein acg67 recommended. Being on a low carb & low fat diet is a sure fire way to have very low energy levels. Yes, you need protein to build muscles/maintain LBM on a calorie deficit but you're body also needs fuel. These are generally from carbs and fat. As well as that, proper hormonal function requires dietary fat.

I always have plenty of energy. I've been doing low carb for about 5 months, now. I have very few throughout the day (maybe a piece of bread during dinner, a sandwich with only one slice of bread - that type of thing). Actually, in the mornings (I get up at 6am for school) I have a protein shake - I don't have enough time for breakfast on Mon., Wed., or Fri. - and I'm out the door. I'm the only one able to stay awake and bouncy for the entire morning. Lol! I'm a walking freak-o-nature.

What they said. Honestly. I eat low-ish carb, but lots of healthy fats and good lean protein. When I do eat carbs, it's early in my day (not at dinner). I cook oats for breakfast, and eat fruits and veggies throughout the day. If I splurge on carbs at night it's in the form of popcorn or the occasional bowl of ice cream as a treat.

Also - There's no such thing as not enough time for breakfast. Seriously. Prepare it the night before if you HONESTLY can't get up 5 mins early to make something quickly to take with you. There's no excuse for not eating in the morning. Common sense folks! :noway:

Agree with the minimum fat and protein acg67 recommended. Being on a low carb & low fat diet is a sure fire way to have very low energy levels. Yes, you need protein to build muscles/maintain LBM on a calorie deficit but you're body also needs fuel. These are generally from carbs and fat. As well as that, proper hormonal function requires dietary fat.

I always have plenty of energy. I've been doing low carb for about 5 months, now. I have very few throughout the day (maybe a piece of bread during dinner, a sandwich with only one slice of bread - that type of thing). Actually, in the mornings (I get up at 6am for school) I have a protein shake - I don't have enough time for breakfast on Mon., Wed., or Fri. - and I'm out the door. I'm the only one able to stay awake and bouncy for the entire morning. Lol! I'm a walking freak-o-nature.

What they said. Honestly. I eat low-ish carb, but lots of healthy fats and good lean protein. When I do eat carbs, it's early in my day (not at dinner). I cook oats for breakfast, and eat fruits and veggies throughout the day. If I splurge on carbs at night it's in the form of popcorn or the occasional bowl of ice cream as a treat.

Also - There's no such thing as not enough time for breakfast. Seriously. Prepare it the night before if you HONESTLY can't get up 5 mins early to make something quickly to take with you. There's no excuse for not eating in the morning. Common sense folks! :noway:

have to agree to disagree on the breakfast thing. What matters most is calories/macronutrients over the whole day. The old no carbs before bed thing doesn't hold true in scientific studies.

But on this topic, I meant low carb and low fat re the lack of energy. They are the bodies main sources of fuel. But if you're happy with it then stick with it

I agree with all of what you said - I should have been more thorough in my post, but I wrote it in a hurry...

Macros and cals are definitely the most important. Of course. But for most people on this site, learning to moderate, eat healthy balanced meals, and fuel their body's properly is really the ultimate goal. Eating 4-6 smaller meals throughout the day regularly to keep within your calorie/macro goals, and not self-sabotaging with the whole "I have no time" excuse to NOT eat, is really the best way to learn healthy habits and meet your goals. I think that overall about 95% of people on this site could not follow the same food and fitness regimen as yourself and they absolutely do require balance and structure - and that includes regular meals. Fasting, bulking, and then cutting just really doesn't work for most people. And yes, I was being really abrasive but I absolutely cannot stand when people say they have no time for something when there are obvious work arounds. Breakfast is not a huge time-drain.

As for carbs at night vs. in the morning - if you are following a carb restricted diet, there is only so much carbohydrate you can eat throughout the day. Eating your carbs immediately post workout to replenish your glycogen stores and promote recovery is the most effective, since it is also less likely to turn into fat in your body. When exercising for greater than an hour, eating some fast absorbing carbs pre-workout/during your workout also helps to keep your energy up to sustain your workout. Typically, that doesn't leave a lot of carbohydrate to eat at night. It's just a matter of balance. I definitely still eat carbs at night when I have some left in my macros. Popcorn and ice cream are a staple in my diet :bigsmile: It's all about figuring out what works for you.