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StephW1990
StephW1990 Posts: 72
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Hi all :smile:

Just completed todays diary and I have gone over on protein. Just wondering what protein actually does ??

Thanks :flowerforyou:

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  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
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    please check out this recent thread that was very informative about our protein intake.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/355173-negative-protein-number-at-the-end-of-the-day?hl=negative+protein#posts-4805056
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
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    Here's a Wikipedia entry for it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein

    It's not bad to go over.
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
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    More is better unless your Doctor tells you otherwise!!!

    Good Luck on your Journey!!!
  • katejolee
    katejolee Posts: 50 Member
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    Protein is necessary for the building and repair of body tissues. It takes the body longer to burn therefore filling you for longer.
    It produces enzymes, hormones, and other substances the body uses.
    It regulates body processes, such as water balancing, transporting nutrients, and making muscles contract.
    Protein keeps the body healthy by resisting diseases that are common to malnourished people.
    Prevents one from becoming easily fatigued by producing stamina and energy.

    The generally accepted athlete requirement for protein is between 1.5 and 2.0 grams per kilogram of body weight.

    I wouldn't worry about going over as long as your in your cal goal x
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein-full-story/index.html#protein_weight_control

    Why, in some studies, do high-protein, low-carb diets seem to work more quickly than low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets, at least in the short run? First, chicken, beef, fish, beans, or other high-protein foods slow the movement of food from the stomach to the intestine. Slower stomach emptying means you feel full for longer and get hungrier later. Second, protein's gentle, steady effect on blood sugar avoids the quick, steep rise in blood sugar and just as quick hunger-bell-ringing fall that occurs after eating a rapidly digested carbohydrate, like white bread or baked potato. Third, the body uses more energy to digest protein than it does to digest fat or carbohydrate.

    No one knows the long-term effects of eating high-protein diets with little or no carbohydrates. Equally worrisome is the inclusion of unhealthy fats in some of these diets. There's no need to go overboard on protein and eat it to the exclusion of everything else. Avoiding fruits and whole grains means missing out on healthful fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other phytonutrients. It's also important to pay attention to what accompanies protein. Choosing plant-based high-protein foods that are low in saturated fat will help the heart even as it helps the waistline.
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,856 Member
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    makes you feel good. very good.

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