Keep going OVER my Protein limits

kshiz
kshiz Posts: 24
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, I am on day number 4 and I am keeping on track for the most part.....all but my protein. :noway: What is going on ? I am averaging anywhere from 30 to 50 over my limit. Is this bad ? What should I be changing. Let me know....I am listening.

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  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    Change your protein limits.

    If you're working out you can easily utilize 20-30% protein or more unless you have kidney issues.
  • Ileanak
    Ileanak Posts: 343 Member
    Kshiz,

    If you don't mind me asking, what are you eating? Most women have a hard time meating their protein requirements, much less exceeding them. Your body only absorbs around 25g of protein at a time, so you might want to take a look at where you are getting your protein calories from

    Take care,

    Ileana
  • Rugbychick16
    Rugbychick16 Posts: 183 Member
    I find I am going over my protein almost everyday as well. I don't know how, but I do...
  • kshiz
    kshiz Posts: 24
    Thanks....for the information. First off, I am not walking at the moment because I pulled a muscle in my knee...so I am not getting very much exercise. I am being very very careful with my portions and I feel like I am making healthy choices.Some of the foods that I have eaten that have a lot of protein in them are: Grilled Chicken Strips, Organic Wheat Wrap, Low Fat Cottage Cheese, Salmon, Veggie Sausage Links, and Tuna in Water. I am a bit bummed that the protein is high. Hope to keep hearing some advice and suggestions. Thanks.
  • rseachrist501
    rseachrist501 Posts: 19 Member
    I agree with ghanie. I really want to know what u r eating that has that much protein in it. I cant seem to get enough in my diet. how ever un used protien will cause your kidneys to go into hyperdrive....so there is some risk to to much prot.ein
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    I agree with ghanie. I really want to know what u r eating that has that much protein in it. I cant seem to get enough in my diet. how ever un used protien will cause your kidneys to go into hyperdrive....so there is some risk to to much prot.ein

    Try chobani yogurt it has 16g of protein per serving. Also, beans, lentels, and edamame are great sources. I'm a vegetarian so I can't truly recommend any meat source. But my hubby eats lots of chicken and fish.
  • staclo
    staclo Posts: 511 Member
    Kshiz,

    If you don't mind me asking, what are you eating? Most women have a hard time meating their protein requirements, much less exceeding them. Your body only absorbs around 25g of protein at a time, so you might want to take a look at where you are getting your protein calories from

    Take care,

    Ileana

    I'd love some info to back up what you are saying. I actually up'd my protein percentage on MFP, but before I did that, I was easily exceeding my daily limit without really trying.
  • ninaellis
    ninaellis Posts: 60
    I keep going over my proteins too & posted about it. Apparently your body doesn't store protein, like it does fat & carbs. Protein passes through the system.

    I eat lots of fresh fish (Cod, salmon etc) & grilled chicken or lean red meat. So long as it's coming from good sources it's not too much of an issue
  • chgudnitz
    chgudnitz Posts: 4,079
    I agree with ghanie. I really want to know what u r eating that has that much protein in it. I cant seem to get enough in my diet. how ever un used protien will cause your kidneys to go into hyperdrive....so there is some risk to to much prot.ein

    NO NO NO. You have to go WAY over your protein for this to happen. Do not cut the protein out of your diet. Try not to exceed your body weight (in pounds) in protein grams. (eg 100 pounds, dont go over 100g protein)

    But don't cut it out.
  • MacMadame
    MacMadame Posts: 1,893 Member
    It's a myth that you can only absorb a certain amount of protein at a time. Believe me, if you eat an entire 16 oz. porterhouse steak, your body absorbs every calorie including the protein calories.

    ETA I don't have protein "limits". I have minimum I shoot for. I do have limits on carbs and fats.
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    un used protien will cause your kidneys to go into hyperdrive....so there is some risk to to much prot.ein

    For this to happen, you would need to have over 2g of protein per pound of body weight, be sedentary, not be drinking enough water ... it's very hard to do for adults with healthy kidneys. I don't know of any study that shows this happening with otherwise healthy adults.

    At about 1g of protein per pound the biggest risk is dehydration, again for healthy adults with no kidney issues which can easily be avoided by drinking a few extra cups of water.
  • vrdz3215
    vrdz3215 Posts: 493
    Kshiz,

    If you don't mind me asking, what are you eating? Most women have a hard time meating their protein requirements, much less exceeding them. Your body only absorbs around 25g of protein at a time, so you might want to take a look at where you are getting your protein calories from

    Take care,

    Ileana

    I'd love some info to back up what you are saying. I actually up'd my protein percentage on MFP, but before I did that, I was easily exceeding my daily limit without really trying.


    Me too, I am not trying at all and I always go over my protein and sugar. I don't eat alot of sweet stuff or protein rich foods and am still always over!
  • rseachrist501
    rseachrist501 Posts: 19 Member
    Thank u for correcting me I guess I should have taken some time to explain....what you have said is what i ment
  • Ileanak
    Ileanak Posts: 343 Member
    I wasn't sugesting that you don't absorb the calories when you eat too much protein. Calories in are calories in. I will look up information on absorption rate for protein and get back to this post, but I was given information by a doctor who is/was also a competative bodybuilder about absorption of protein for the purpose of muscle building. your body uses (in the range of) 24g of protein when ingested which can be directed to the muscles.

    I use this as a tool for me becasue I eat 6 times a day, trying to maintain a 40% protein, 35% carb, 25% fat intake and since I want to get the most out of my diet and training, I don't like to "waste" my protein intake.

    The grams don't matter, unless 1) you aren't getting enough or 2) you aren't watching a percentage and 3) aren't od'ing on protein (which is extremely rare)

    sorry if I wasn't clear~
    ileana

    And for those who keep going over on protein and/or sugar, I can only recommend that you look at how clean you are eating. Processed foods tend to be higher in sugar and sodium. After that, it's all in the portion.

    I am no expert, so cunsult a nutritionist if you haven't been able to identify the source. All I can speak from is my experience. I lost over 100lbs before joining mpf to drop the last 35. I know what works (usually) for me, and can only offer advise from that perspective~

    best of luck!
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    They're going over on the default protein which is 10%. If you're on a deficit, you need more than that!

    So bump it up ... 0.4g per pound is a decent amount for average adults ... active adults should be getting around the 0.6g per pound (though can live with 0.4g per pound depending on preference). And adults who engage in heavier strength training or other athletic training can consume even more.

    Just be sure to spread it out throughout the day into different meals rather than having it all in one shot. And drink plenty of water if your range falls above the recommended ranges for your activity level.
  • staclo
    staclo Posts: 511 Member
    Glad there was some clarification in this thread. The percentage that MFP sets for protein intake is on the low side. I have a hard time meeting my protein intake for the day, but I'm at 50% protein right now.
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