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Protein

ElizaD
ElizaD Posts: 27
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello, wondering if anyone can give me any advice about protein..?

When I log my food diary it is saying that I am going over my protein each day by 10 sometimes 20, is this a bad thing.. I don't think I am eating loads, but it seems to be hidden in some foods I hadn't realised had it.

Thanks

Nancy :smile:

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  • ElizaD
    ElizaD Posts: 27
    Hello, wondering if anyone can give me any advice about protein..?

    When I log my food diary it is saying that I am going over my protein each day by 10 sometimes 20, is this a bad thing.. I don't think I am eating loads, but it seems to be hidden in some foods I hadn't realised had it.

    Thanks

    Nancy :smile:

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  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    MFP usually has most peoples protein set low (in my opinion)
    I am ALWAYS over on protein

    I ignore it myself
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    When I hired my trainer he developed a personalized meal plan for me. It had me eating a lot of protein. He said your body needs the protein to recover from working out. So I always go over on my protein and I am not at all concerned about it. My diet is still really balanced.
  • ElizaD
    ElizaD Posts: 27
    Thanks I won't worry about it then :happy:
  • aprilvet
    aprilvet Posts: 724 Member
    I customized my ratios to give me 40% protein, 40% carbs, 20% fat!! Works much better. But in general, I don't worry too much about the ratios as long as I'm good with my calories and eating healthy, clean foods!!!:smile:
  • knlamb10
    knlamb10 Posts: 33
    My protein was always in the negative everyday too... I went into goals and clicked in edit.. then customized the settings to allow more protein and less carbs....since that is more effective for me to lose weight.

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  • eonblue
    eonblue Posts: 35 Member
    Yeah you can't go wrong with eating more protein, esp. if youre working out/weight training. In fact you probably want to eat more anyway. Good luck!
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