I almost ALWAYS go over my protein!
carie1664
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Does anyone else think the protein allowance seems low?
Does anyone else consistantly go over and do you think it has impacted your weight loss?
I am typycally over by 10-15g of protein.
If you don't go over, do you have any tips for keeping it a bit lower? Eggs and Tuna are a staple for me, but they are quite high!
Does anyone else consistantly go over and do you think it has impacted your weight loss?
I am typycally over by 10-15g of protein.
If you don't go over, do you have any tips for keeping it a bit lower? Eggs and Tuna are a staple for me, but they are quite high!
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Better to go over protein vs empty carbs that is for sure. Higher protein is preferred and MFP seems to give low numbers for protein.0
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there shouldn't be a reason for you to want to be under your protein, it controls hair,nails and tissue among other things i don't know :laugh:0
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MFP has the protein levels set pretty low, with the carbs kind of high. I reset mine to 40/30/30. I think lean protein is better than carbs any day, but I'm still learning. I've seen similar posts, and most people agree that the protein is set too low on here. So my carbs are now 40%, protein 30% and fat 30% (make sure your getting the 'good' fat)0
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I am always over in my protein,0
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I do too... but I dont sweat it. As long as I am under or at my calories. I dont worry about anything else other than sodium (but thats cause I have high blood pressure). I think we tend to worry so much about EVERYTHING when the simple formula for weight loss is less calories in than you put out!0
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I intentionally changed my values to be high protein low carb.
While i know opinions will very.
Everyone i know who has done this has had great success.0 -
If you are on the stock MFP one it is already quite low! So this is no issue at all0
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I have seen many people on here comment that the preset allowance for protein is VERY low. I have reset my macros to 50% carbs, 25% fat, 25% protein. I saw to do this somewhere on here. It may have been the "eat more to weigh less threads" or the ChaLean Extreme threads. I definitely think that I need more protein since I am doing heavy weight lifting every week. If you want to change your percentages, you can reset them in the goals section.0
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I actually reset my protein goal for this reason. Do what works for your body type and keeps you feeling good.0
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MFP has the protein levels set pretty low, with the carbs kind of high. I reset mine to 40/30/30. I think lean protein is better than carbs any day, but I'm still learning. I've seen similar posts, and most people agree that the protein is set too low on here
I agree totally!!0 -
40 C/ 30P / 30 F is a much more reasonable approach and MFP sets the protein low, it's the USDA guidelines for normal diets, we are trying to lose weight and not lose muscle, way different issues.0
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YEP.PROTEIN.0
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MFP has the protein levels set pretty low, with the carbs kind of high. I reset mine to 40/30/30. I think lean protein is better than carbs any day, but I'm still learning. I've seen similar posts, and most people agree that the protein is set too low on here
agreed. alter your portions. i bounce back and forth between 45/30/25, 55/30/15, and 55/25/20 (carb/protein/fat as %) or places very close to those values depending on the results i'm seeing. tom venuto in his book "burn the fat feed the muscle" recommends portions similar to what i'm describing
edit to describe why i change my values: i try to cycle low/med/high carb days. another thing i took from the book. all in all what i'm saying that is that i agree with what you're saying. the values are much too low.0 -
It's only normal to go over protein, I did that today. Just don't worry about it, it's nothing too serious unless it's causing you problems all the time.0
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I'm always low and really want to be more up. Keeping in mind that I'm a vegetarian, how can I get more protein?0
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HORRAY FOR PROTEIN!! I eat my weight in it everyday! Best thing to be over on builds muscle!!0
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i heard that to gain muscle you are supposed to consume at least 1g of protein per each pound you weigh...0
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I'm jealous, I can't even reach my protein allowance everyday.0
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I'm always low and really want to be more up. Keeping in mind that I'm a vegetarian, how can I get more protein?
Milk, whey protein, yogurt (especially greek), cottage cheese0 -
1 gram of protein for every pound you weigh, if you exercise consistently.0
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Good! For better results you should be eating around 1g of protein for each pound of bodyweight, anyway. More protein = GOOD.0
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How?0
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i heard that to gain muscle you are supposed to consume at least 1g of protein per each pound you weigh...0
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How can I change the nutrient amounts that MFP sets? I want to change the sodium and protein target, but I don't know how to do it.0
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MFP has the protein levels set pretty low, with the carbs kind of high. I reset mine to 40/30/30. I think lean protein is better than carbs any day, but I'm still learning. I've seen similar posts, and most people agree that the protein is set too low on here. So my carbs are now 40%, protein 30% and fat 30% (make sure your getting the 'good' fat)
^ agree with this exactly!0 -
Excess protein is bad for your kidneys (http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2003/03.13/09-kidney.html) and bones (http://www.livestrong.com/article/248912-foods-that-leach-calcium/). If you don't care about those and only care about weight loss, then sure, by all means go over your protein intake and pat yourself on the back :P0
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I agree with what everyone else is posting that 'yes, MFP's protein intake allowance is way low'. In addition to building more muscle, having a higher than normal protein intake promotes a higher metabolism. I'm new to MFP, so i definitely wasn't aware that i could adjust the intake presets and will be updating them soon.0
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Excess protein is bad for your kidneys (http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2003/03.13/09-kidney.html) and bones (http://www.livestrong.com/article/248912-foods-that-leach-calcium/). If you don't care about those and only care about weight loss, then sure, by all means go over your protein intake and pat yourself on the back :P
The evidence on this is weak. I researched a ton before I added protein shake in my routine. So unless you r drinking shakes all day everyday, protein is good not bad.0 -
http://www.daveywaveyfitness.com/nutrition/8-side-effects-of-too-much-protein/
just because they are summaries, doesn't mean the studies behind them are weak. I too have researched this. a single normal protein shake a day won't kill you, but do that in addition to eating lots of lean meat and you are setting yourself up for accumulated damage to your bones and kidneys.0 -
Also, the diseases for less-than-adequate protein intake are not seen in Western society. it is also not necessary to emphasize protein in the diet so much, which, i presume, is why MFP does not do it.0
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