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truecountrygirl
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is it all right to go over the protein requirements on here? if so what are the down falls of it?
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is it all right to go over the protein requirements on here? if so what are the down falls of it?
I try for a gram per llb body weight a day. Sometimes I'm over, but better over on protein than sugar, fat and carbs I say...0 -
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With heavy workouts and whatnot protein is the most important thing, at least compared to carbs, sugars, fats, etc. I go over in protein almost every day (I drink a proteins shake for breakfast every morning after a workout) and i lose weight at a very steady pace...know why? protein keeps me full MUCH longer
i try to have higher protein content, because I know how important it is. Not excessively high though..... 0 -
If you are working out very intensely you can bump it up to the 30- 35% range, but if you rae working out regularly I would keep it in the 20-30% range... Protein is used for rebuilding muscle and if you are not working out that hard you do not need any more than 20-30%.... if you do eat more you will get excess nitrogen in your body from the extra protein and your kidneys will have to filter out all of that nitrogen, thus putting a strain on your kidneys... all you do is pee it out, so there is not really a point than going over those values.....0
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I've reset my goals to 40% carb, 30% protein, 30% fat. The automatic ones are very low, and that's what I kept hearing was a good percentage.0
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I've read a lot on this since initially picking up Atkins' book about a dozen years ago. As someone else mentioned, better to go over in this category than in almost any other. Your body will not "use" more protein than it needs, but it also won't turn it into globs of fat as it does with sugars and simple carbohydrates. Read something about the Atkins diet, or better yet, pick up a copy of "Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights" by Alex Hutchinson. He reviews decades, even centuries, of studies and myths about various aspects of diet, exercise, weight loss, and related topics, and the book absolutely explodes most of what you hear at the gym, on TV, and from the government.0
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Absolutely go over MFPs suggestions are way to low. Try changing macros to 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat. That protein will keep you feeling full longer.
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For me, I actually try and go OVER my daily recommended amount.
But that's because I'm vegetarian and it's a necessity to feeling more energized.
Also, what @jademh said is very true, filling on protein keeps you feeling fuller throughout the day.0 -
With heavy workouts and whatnot protein is the most important thing, at least compared to carbs, sugars, fats, etc. I go over in protein almost every day (I drink a proteins shake for breakfast every morning after a workout) and i lose weight at a very steady pace...know why? protein keeps me full MUCH longer i try to have higher protein content, because I know how important it is. Not excessively high though.....
What kind of protein shake do you drink? I was asking on here if maybe I should be drinking any kind of protein shake but didn't get many response like 2 ppl. What about whey protein? I am trying to lose and be lean and I workout pretty hard 5 or 6 days a week..0 -
In general, yes.
The MFP default settings are pretty low for protein, and unless your are eating an awful lot of protein (> 150g a day) or have kidney problems, it shouldn't be an issue.
protein is very important if you're doing any strength or weight training, as its needed for muscle building.0 -
Absolutely go over MFPs suggestions are way to low. Try changing macros to 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat. That protein will keep you feeling full longer.
I use these macros too. 40/30/30 isn't for everyone, but it does create a diet higher in protein than MFP suggests by default.0 -
I am just starting as a vegetarian- what do you suggest for sources of protein? I am definitely feeling a lack of it, and I want to work out but not exhaust my body.0
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An excess of any macronutrient will get converted to fat... I think I saw someone say that if you ate too much protein it wouldn't get stored as fat, that is false0
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but it also won't turn it into globs of fat as it does with sugars and simple carbohydrates.
Sugar and simple carbohydrates will not turn into globs of fat unless you are eating in a calorie surplus, at which time protein would fall into the same category and become stored energy.0 -
Absolutely go over MFPs suggestions are way to low. Try changing macros to 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat. That protein will keep you feeling full longer.
I use these macros too. 40/30/30 isn't for everyone, but it does create a diet higher in protein than MFP suggests by default.
I workout heaps and always go over my protein, but was wondering how do you actually change mfp default settings??? also when do you think you need to up your protein enough to go onto protein shakes?? i do 2 workouts on one day then one the next and so on, with one day off a week..0 -
If you are working out very intensely you can bump it up to the 30- 35% range, but if you rae working out regularly I would keep it in the 20-30% range... Protein is used for rebuilding muscle and if you are not working out that hard you do not need any more than 20-30%.... if you do eat more you will get excess nitrogen in your body from the extra protein and your kidneys will have to filter out all of that nitrogen, thus putting a strain on your kidneys... all you do is pee it out, so there is not really a point than going over those values.....
High protein diets do not put a strain on the kidneys unless you are eating freakish amounts of protein or if you have any sort of health issues/problems with your kidneys. High protein diets are excellent for weight loss. You consume calories from protein, fats and carbs. So, if you aren't consuming a lot of protein, then most of your calories come from carbs and fats. And MOST people aren't active enough to utilize all the carbs they intake.0 -
I highly suggest that you look into eating GOJI berries..... they have more amino acids than any other plant source... they have 18 amino acids and there is 20 total.... and also they have 90 antioxidants in the, probably the healthiest food on the planet and super tastyI am just starting as a vegetarian- what do you suggest for sources of protein? I am definitely feeling a lack of it, and I want to work out but not exhaust my body.0
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Yes! I strive for a high protien low carb diet! protien is great to build musle and use up fat stores! GO PROTIEN!0
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DOES ANY ONE KNOW ABOUT A GOOD PROTEIN WITH NO SIDE EFECTS DURING PREGNANCY??? (IS FOR MY WIFE LOL)0
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Not all fats and carbs are created as equal..... it is ok to eat 50% of complex carbohydrates which are also used for weight loss because of their high fiber and nutrient content, and if you eat monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats... those are fat burners that gets rid of saturated fats.....
High protein diets do not put a strain on the kidneys unless you are eating freakish amounts of protein or if you have any sort of health issues/problems with your kidneys. High protein diets are excellent for weight loss. You consume calories from protein, fats and carbs. So, if you aren't consuming a lot of protein, then most of your calories come from carbs and fats. And MOST people aren't active enough to utilize all the carbs they intake. Shoot for 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass.
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I agree MFP's numbers are way too low. I am always over on protein. So, can the macros be changed manually to fit our personal needs so we can see them on the summary?0
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the people that are on here doing the high protein low carb diets i thought that was like adkins and they reccommend that you dont stay on that for like more then a year or something like that0
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that is correct don't stay on it... Dr Atkins died from his own diet lolthe people that are on here doing the high protein low carb diets i thought that was like adkins and they reccommend that you dont stay on that for like more then a year or something like that0
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With heavy workouts and whatnot protein is the most important thing, at least compared to carbs, sugars, fats, etc. I go over in protein almost every day (I drink a proteins shake for breakfast every morning after a workout) and i lose weight at a very steady pace...know why? protein keeps me full MUCH longer i try to have higher protein content, because I know how important it is. Not excessively high though.....
What kind of protein shake do you drink? I was asking on here if maybe I should be drinking any kind of protein shake but didn't get many response like 2 ppl. What about whey protein? I am trying to lose and be lean and I workout pretty hard 5 or 6 days a week..
I use GNC Amplified Whey Protein. As I understand from looking into different brands etc (but by no means an expert), this brand of why is slightly broken down already, so it is more readily absorbed when you use it, making it better for recovery after a heavy lifting workout. Downside, it is a bit pricey. I've had chocolate, cookies and creme and fruit punch, they are okay tasting, though others have told me they love them. I guess I just have trouble interpreting something as chocolate that ISN'T chocolate.0 -
hahaha wow isnt that just great lolthat is correct don't stay on it... Dr Atkins died from his own diet lolthe people that are on here doing the high protein low carb diets i thought that was like adkins and they reccommend that you dont stay on that for like more then a year or something like that0 -
I agree MFP's numbers are way too low. I am always over on protein. So, can the macros be changed manually to fit our personal needs so we can see them on the summary?
I just managed to change them by going my home, goals, change goals, custom, and then you can change by percentages!!
also atkins is only high protein very low carb, if you are workout alot you need to eat both carbs and protein however you need much more protein for muscle repair !!0 -
hahaha wow isnt that just great lolthat is correct don't stay on it... Dr Atkins died from his own diet lolthe people that are on here doing the high protein low carb diets i thought that was like adkins and they reccommend that you dont stay on that for like more then a year or something like that
I think the major difference is that Adkins was saying eat as much protien and fat as you want, with no concern for the calories or the quality of the items consumed. Adkins would not differentiate between a person eating only cheese and bacon and another person eating lean chicken and salmon.0 -
I hired a trainer to get me started with workout and diet. I'm shooting for 200 gms of carbs, 175 of protien, and about 40 of fat. As expained to me, protien is essential not only in building muscle but maintaining muscle. My target weight is 175 lbs which is how we came up with my protien number. Excess protien is not stored as easily as carbs or fat.0
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exactly what I reset mine toI've reset my goals to 40% carb, 30% protein, 30% fat. The automatic ones are very low, and that's what I kept hearing was a good percentage.0
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