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too much protein

hopenevins
hopenevins Posts: 15 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I struggle to balance my numbers at the end of the day. I always run over the protein maximum, but have extra calories to use up at the end of the day. I've been having 2 ounce portions of chicken for dinner nightly, and that is half of my protein allotment almost. I need ideas for lunch and dinner foods that are low in protein.

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  • tbloor
    tbloor Posts: 56 Member
    Based on reading I've done, and the opinions of most of the experienced people on MFP, the auto settings for protein here are low. Don't worry about going over.
  • Zardpack
    Zardpack Posts: 16 Member
    I posted the same question a few days back and heard the same thing... the settings are very low. So, I didn't make any adjustments. I don't eat a lot of meat but still went over every day.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    chicken topped with flavored powder.

    Kidding, how much over do you go?
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    For the average 5'5" person you probably should be taking in about 100g-120g protein.
    Most will say 1g per lean body pound.
    In my experience doing macro numbers that averages out to 25%-30% daily calories.
    Its possible that you have carbs set too high and fats/protein set too low!
    So go over in my opinion!
  • andrejjorje
    andrejjorje Posts: 497 Member
    There is not such term: too much protein. Not scientifically proven. Not for people with healthy kidneys.
  • hopenevins
    hopenevins Posts: 15 Member
    If I have 2 oz of leftover chicken for lunch, and another 2 oz at dinner, along with little bits of protein here and there in random foods, I'm always in the red!
  • epurucker82
    epurucker82 Posts: 46 Member
    I have heard that women can only process 30 grams of protein at a time....not sure what I believe on the subject matter at this point. I always eat well over 100 grams a day with my protein shake in the morning and breakfast I'm already over. You have to get your calories in so I don't see why it can't be extra protein that will keep you full longer...right?
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