too much protein

Mine is too I just ignore it. I think Cals/Fat/Carbs is what is most important. If your not losing you might look into the sodium esp if you are female. Just my opinion though

Dave,

Depends on your goals. If you're weight lifting and wanting to put on muscle, extra protein can be a good thing. Of course, too much protein over the long run can be detrimental to your kidneys. Try using oatmeal with raisins to bulk up the calories without too much protein. Watch out for milk, lots of protein there.

TK

Hi Dave,

easiest way for me to say this is take your body weight (lets say 200 lbs) and aim for half of that in grams of protein. So if you are 200 pounds, you could eat 100 grams of protein each day and be just fine. Over or under that amount is ok, too. MFP default setting is a bit on the lower side of protein suggested amount, so if you eat more than MFP allows, no worries.

Carbs, fat, sodium etc. are maximums that you should try not to go over.
Protein, on the other hand, is a minimum that you should try to meet or exceed. You want that number to be red each day.
Sounds like you're doing the right thing without even knowing it! :happy:

Protein is the exception because it's not just fuel. It can be burned for energy, yes, so it counts as "calories." But it's also used to build and repair muscle tissues, and the amino acids from protein are also a vital part of the fat-burning chemical reaction.

The MFP guidelines for protein come from the amount that a normal person needs in order to sustain his/her body. But if you're working out, or if you're trying to lose weight, most people find that it's helpful to increase their ratio of protein. If you're working your muscles or burning fat, your body will be wanting more protein than usual.

A lot of weight-loss doctors (including mine) recommend 1g of protein for every 1lb you weigh. I started this journey at 300lb, so I ate 300g protein every day. Hard to do, but it has worked great for me.

Remember that the guidelines here are just that: guidelines. Not hard & fast rules. Everyone's body & metabolism is different. So don't be afraid to tweak the program to meet your needs.
Good luck!

Of course, too much protein over the long run can be detrimental to your kidneys.

This is a myth / misunderstanding.
Yes, protein makes your kidneys work harder. But not so hard that it's a problem... it's the kidneys' job! The exception is if you have previously damaged or weak kidneys in the first place.
It's like saying that strenuous cardio exercise causes heart failure: well, yes, if your heart isn't healthy to start with, then strenuous exercise can trigger a heart attack. But if your heart is healthy, exercise certainly does not cause heart failure.

My doctor has been treating diabetes, insulin resistance, and other related conditions using a low-carb, high-protein diet for almost 20 years now. And these patients that have been in ketosis for a decade or more, getting most of their calories from protein/fat, are perfectly healthy and do not have any kidney or liver problems.

I hear it can cause you to grow hair on your tounge.

Are you joking?

I hear it can cause you to grow hair on your tounge.

omg! that's so funny ) LOL!

I hear it can cause you to grow hair on your tounge.

Depends on where you are getting your protein from ; P