anyone know about protein

caroline1685
caroline1685 Posts: 80 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
hello everyone
just wondering if its really bad that my protein is nearly always higher than it should be, my carbs and fat content is always ok but protein always high. is this a problem?
thanks

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  • MikeSEA
    MikeSEA Posts: 1,074 Member
    assuming you don't have any medical problems (some sort of kidney disease, for example), if you're over on your protein, but still under your caloric total for the day, you're probably fine.

    Baring medical issues, excess of any macronutrient is really only a problem if it's removing your caloric deficit.
  • afigueroa_pr
    afigueroa_pr Posts: 344
    I always have the same problem with protein. You can never go bad with having extra protein in your diet, especially if you're weightlifting. You need the extra amount to build muscle that replaces fat tissue.
  • Indy_Mario
    Indy_Mario Posts: 532 Member
    Of course, it all varies from one person's system to the next, but proteins are the essential building blocks for our muscles. Personally, I cannot get enough protein according to what my nutritionist has told me. I'd say if everything else is good, and you're drinking enough fluids, you should be OK.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    MFP sets protein fairly low, so its fine to be over, especially if you work out a lot.
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    If having a macro in the red on MFP irks you and the 15% default setting of calories from protein is too low for your eating habits go to
    my home... goals... change goals... custom... set your protein higher, carbs lower and go go town. I have mine set 35% carbs 35% protein and 30% fat.
  • MandaLen13
    MandaLen13 Posts: 151 Member
    I was told that the protein goal should be looked at as a minimum for the day...not a maximum. Going over protein is not a bad thing. My husband helps me train and he encourages me to go over my protein.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Unless it's crazy high or you have diabetes or a kidney problem then it shouldn't make much difference. How much you need can vary based on what you do throughout the day.
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    the mfp default is really low for protein - 15%. I aim for a gram per pound of bodyweight as I do a lot of strength training. You can always change the setting if you go to goals, and change it to manual.
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    I've always heard that you should each one gram of protein per kilo of body weight.
  • lisasays
    lisasays Posts: 142 Member
    If the protein is from a healthy vegetarian source (beans, legumes, tofu, quinoa) then I think you're good. I would be concerned about too much animal protein.
    The China Study is one of the most comprehensive studies ever done concerning diet and health - worth reading:
    http://www.nutrientrich.com/nutrition-facts-from-the-china-study/the-china-study-findings-on-protein
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