Too Much Protien?

riwerks
riwerks Posts: 1
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
In tracking my food every day I am within my calories but my protein count is always high. Do I have to stay at the recommended amount or s it OK to go over by a fair amount.

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  • Arietmis
    Arietmis Posts: 17 Member
    I go over my protein every day because protein keeps me feeling full. Just don't forget the extra water you'll need to digest it.
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    The amount that MFP recommends is based on a default percentage and is actually quite low. Consider it a minimum and TRY to get more than that. You can also actually go into your food diary settings and change that percentage if you want. Click on 'my home' then click on 'goals', click 'change goals' and choose the 'custom' option if you'd like to be able to change the percentages (splits between carbs/fat/protein - you can change the ratios to fit your needs).

    My diary recommends somewhere around 50g per day iirc, but I shoot for at least 100g per day.
  • pixiechick8321
    pixiechick8321 Posts: 284 Member
    Try getting more protein from sources other than animal too - but the way this "program" is set up is that you can decide what ratio is best for you...so if you like lots of protein, that's ok!
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