Too much protein?

tammysl4
tammysl4 Posts: 25
in Food and Nutrition
I have been eating 50 g over my allowed protein level but still under on my calorie intake. Is this ok? What can I be doing different? Could this end up being a problem? I can see if I am working out heavily or doing lots of weight lifting. But that is not the case. I don't want the excess protein turn into fat. Any ideas?

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,419 Member
    It's fine. This site uses the Protein number as a minimum, not maximum.

    Stay in your calories and you'll be fine.
  • BreakingOath
    BreakingOath Posts: 193 Member
    Also, make sure you're drinking lots of water. Not staying hydrated while eating excess protein can cause kidney stones. So drink up!
  • Glucocorticoid
    Glucocorticoid Posts: 867 Member
    How much protein are you currently eating?
    You won't gain fat in a caloric deficit.
    Excess protein isn't a problem unless you have kidney issues.
  • albinogorilla
    albinogorilla Posts: 1,056 Member
    having too much protein is like having too much money
  • Quel1970
    Quel1970 Posts: 91 Member
    having too much protein is like having too much money

    Bahaha! I agree! :)
  • Alexstrasza
    Alexstrasza Posts: 619 Member
    having too much protein is like having too much money

    Lol. I like this comparison.
  • BlaireV
    BlaireV Posts: 137
    MFP sets protein very low. I upped mine to 105g.
  • tammysl4
    tammysl4 Posts: 25
    I have been between 90 to 100 grams of protein.
  • Glucocorticoid
    Glucocorticoid Posts: 867 Member
    And how much do you weigh?
  • tammysl4
    tammysl4 Posts: 25
    And how much do you weigh?
    175
  • Glucocorticoid
    Glucocorticoid Posts: 867 Member
    What is your goal?

    I wouldn't go with the flawed cookie-cutter recommendations of MFP. If anything, you have been eating under your protein goal.
  • EuroDriver12
    EuroDriver12 Posts: 805 Member
    having too much protein is like having too much money

    what he said...

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