Is having a little too much protein going to hurt my diet?

Every person is different, and so are their goals. Weight loss is just calories in versus calories out. If you are eating lean, healthy protein sources, eating a little above may, I repeat, may help you lose weight faster.
The logic: protein has less calories per gram than carbs, and it tends to keep people feeling full longer than carbs. So, for some people, high protein diets are a great way to consume less calories while still feeling full.
Additionally, a higher protein intake is necessary for muscle development and recovery from working out.
Without knowing things like your height, weight, whether you want to strength train, workout routine, etc, I can't say whether 804g per week is too much, but considering it's about 114g per day, I would say it's in the normal range of consumption. If you're planning on strength training, you may even want to up the amount you consume.
That said, I am not a dietitian. I'm basing my comment off online resources and conversations with my primary care physician about weight loss and nutrition.

kenziestabes wrote: »

Every person is different, and so are their goals. Weight loss is just calories in versus calories out. If you are eating lean, healthy protein sources, eating a little above may, I repeat, may help you lose weight faster.
The logic: protein has less calories per gram than carbs, and it tends to keep people feeling full longer than carbs. So, for some people, high protein diets are a great way to consume less calories while still feeling full.
Additionally, a higher protein intake is necessary for muscle development and recovery from working out.
Without knowing things like your height, weight, whether you want to strength train, workout routine, etc, I can't say whether 804g per week is too much, but considering it's about 114g per day, I would say it's in the normal range of consumption. If you're planning on strength training, you may even want to up the amount you consume.
That said, I am not a dietitian. I'm basing my comment off online resources and conversations with my primary care physician about weight loss and nutrition.

Actually, protein has the same number of calories per gram as carbs do - both have 4 calories per gram. Fat is the highest at 9 calories per gram.

kenziestabes wrote: »

Every person is different, and so are their goals. Weight loss is just calories in versus calories out. If you are eating lean, healthy protein sources, eating a little above may, I repeat, may help you lose weight faster.
The logic: protein has less calories per gram than carbs, and it tends to keep people feeling full longer than carbs. So, for some people, high protein diets are a great way to consume less calories while still feeling full.
Additionally, a higher protein intake is necessary for muscle development and recovery from working out.
Without knowing things like your height, weight, whether you want to strength train, workout routine, etc, I can't say whether 804g per week is too much, but considering it's about 114g per day, I would say it's in the normal range of consumption. If you're planning on strength training, you may even want to up the amount you consume.
That said, I am not a dietitian. I'm basing my comment off online resources and conversations with my primary care physician about weight loss and nutrition.

What someone else said: both protein and carbs have 4 calories per gram, while fats have 9 calories per gram. Also, it's not a given that protein keeps people fuller. Give me a bowl of pasta, or some potatoes and I'm in heaven. Other people love fats. It's all very individual. But no, generally more protein is not a problem - unless it's so much that you fart constantly. But... that would be substantially more than 800gr per week I'd guess

cwolfman13 wrote: »

Is this a typo? 707 grams of protein?

Per week 🙂

kenziestabes wrote: »

protein has less calories per gram than carbs

That said, I am not a dietitian.

Yeah, you are absolutely NOT a dietitian. Protein and carbs both have 4 cal/gram.

Fat has 9 cal/gr and alcohol has 7 cal/gr.

SteveMFP123 wrote: »

MFP is saying to eat <<insert number>>g of protein per week...

The lesson here is that MFP is giving you a starting point, not a hard and fast number. (Only your personal physician can dictate a number for you.) MFP is programmed to give a good estimated starting point on all their numbers...protein, calories, sodium, etc. If you have zero clue where to start, MFP numbers are generally a decent enough place to start. As you progress through the weeks, by taking note of how things change or remain the same (weight, mood, joint pain, feelings of hunger/fullness, etc) you can begin to tweak a number here, a number there, to find what works best for YOU. Or you can conduct research, such as asking questions of this community. But as the above responses illustrate, take what we tell you with a grain of salt, as accuracy may vary, lol.