protein

I have been really good at sticking to my calories and never have went over my allocated allowance. However i keep going way past my protein allowance......what am i doing wrong?:grumble:
Any advice would be appreciated!

PamelaXXX:flowerforyou:

I wouldn't worry too much about going over your protein.It keeps you full longer.:flowerforyou:

You aren't doing anything wrong. MFP isn't telling you to eat enough protein. :laugh:

The rule of thumb is your body weight in pounds times 0.36 is how much protein your body can take in at one time. I do believe there is such thing as TOO much protein as it gets to be too much for your kidneys to filter. Just make sure and drink a lot of water.

It is important to get enough protein without going way over, your body will convert excess protein over to glucose and can cause an insulin response (spiked blood sugar).

Here is a way to calculate your daily protein needs.

How to Calculate Your Protein Needs:

1. Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 = weight in kg
2. Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg = protein gm.

Use a lower number if you are in good health and are sedentary. Use a higher number (between 1 and 1.8) if you are under stress, are pregnant, are recovering from an illness, or if you are involved in consistent and intense weight or endurance training.

Example: 154 lb male who is a regular exerciser and lifts weights
154 lbs/2.2 = 70kg
70kg x 1.5 = 105 gm protein/day