Too Much Protein?

kaetmarie
kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
So I recently joined a gym and have personal training/diet counseling sessions once per week. My trainer gave me a "cheat sheet" about how I should be picking food for my meals ... she wants me eating 4-5 mini meals (which I actually really like!). My question is...I've been going over in protein in my macros for the past few days I've been trying her method. I'm staying between 1350-1500 calories, which is what I'm aiming for. Is it okay to be a little protein heavy??? Obviously my trainer thinks that's perfectly fine...but I wanted some other opinions. I strength train 4 days/week. Thanks!!

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  • azzledazzle
    azzledazzle Posts: 79
    going over the protein limit is fine. Your body will just get rid of it.

    Doing weight training is great, especially with lots of protein, This is a sure way to get some big / toned muscles. and protein also helps repair the muscles after a heavy workout.

    As long as your within the calorie limit, dont worry, too much protein is way better than not enough protein !!
  • ecmcnamee
    ecmcnamee Posts: 317 Member
    I'm not an expert but I think with the strength training it's ok. I average about 120 to 140 grams of protein a day as well. No problems here (so far). Good luck!
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Protein is essential for muscle repair, so if you're strength training then lots of protein is good, say 100-150g per day.

    The default settings on MFP are very low - you can adjust them via custom settings of you like.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    Nothing wrong with going over on protein as long as it isn't pushing you way over on cals.

    Your body doesn't just "get rid of" protein. If it's excess, it will be stored as fat.

    I'd encourage you to get plenty of protein, but just make sure you aren't too low on your other macros. Fat is essential.
  • Hippititimus
    Hippititimus Posts: 30
    I think with plenty of strength training you will be fine going over on protein
  • richx83
    richx83 Posts: 334 Member
    Nothing wrong with it just plenty of water too don't forget :)
  • thetiwi1890
    thetiwi1890 Posts: 239 Member
    So I recently joined a gym and have personal training/diet counseling sessions once per week. My trainer gave me a "cheat sheet" about how I should be picking food for my meals ... she wants me eating 4-5 mini meals (which I actually really like!).

    Cheat sheet sounds so tempting he he! Post!!

    :flowerforyou:
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    So I recently joined a gym and have personal training/diet counseling sessions once per week. My trainer gave me a "cheat sheet" about how I should be picking food for my meals ... she wants me eating 4-5 mini meals (which I actually really like!).

    Cheat sheet sounds so tempting he he! Post!!

    :flowerforyou:

    Will do when I get home!! It's pretty easy...just pick one from each column :)
  • Taryn1627
    Taryn1627 Posts: 118 Member
    you can never have too much protein!!! haha! as long as you're getting your other nurtrients too! :-)
  • philOHIO
    philOHIO Posts: 520 Member
    any amount of protein over 100g gets flushed out... what doctor told wifey. I don't think you need over 75g - and that is a lot
  • kdchick99
    kdchick99 Posts: 104 Member
    Agree! I want to see the cheat sheet! Getting more ideas and suggestions is never a bad idea!
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