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protein question

kwenghofer
kwenghofer Posts: 3
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Will going over your daily protein amount set by MFP hamper your weightloss?
Usually by the end of the day I still have anywhere from 200-400 calories left but my protein is all gone or either I go over the amount.
I do eat alot of high protein snacks like weight watchers cheese, almonds, etc. Normally I also just have slim fast for breakfast & lunch which is also high in protein. I'm not eating alot of meats (maybe once a day if that)

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  • katiedidd66
    katiedidd66 Posts: 77
    I am always over on my protein, usually by a pretty good amount. I can't tell you if it hampers weight loss, as I've had success losing weight thus far. Most of the time, eating protein is the only way I can reach my calorie goal.
  • Kell_Smurthwaite
    Kell_Smurthwaite Posts: 384 Member
    You can jig your percentages around in your settings. I currently have mine set at 50% carbs, 25% protein and 25% fat (just changed it to that today). It was previously set at 20% protein and 30% fat.

    I wouldn't suggest taking your carbs below, say 45%, but you can certainly jigle things aorund to give yourself a little more wiggle room whilst staying within your allowances. You can also "earn" more in each section of your allowances by doing some extra exercise - the allowances go up right across the board. If I'm planning on going out to eat, I do a little extra exercise to cover any eventualities. :)
  • BryGuy2
    BryGuy2 Posts: 244
    I'm always over my protein by about 5%. I have had great weight loss even going over my protein. If I need more calories in a day, I add a protein shake or some egg whites. I know some people prefer real food over a protein shake, but it's all about personal preference.
  • meli_medina
    meli_medina Posts: 594 Member
    Too much protein will not hamper your weight loss. If anything, it will help your body preserve your lean body mass (muscles) while you are in fat-burning mode. MFP's protein % is pretty low; even when I wasn't watching my macros, I was still eating far more protein than it recommended.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I changed my macros to 40% carbs, 40% protein, 30% fat. I'm full, loosing a great amount of weight and really happy with the macros. Extra protein is not a bad thing! X
  • SuffolkSally
    SuffolkSally Posts: 964 Member
    On the contrary, protein will help you feel fuller, and if you're excercising it will help build muscle. MFP targets are pretty low for protein, I've raised mine. I don't really believe super high protein diest are healthhy or sustainable, but I think upping your protein within sensible levels within the calorie limits you have set will do good not harm
  • kwenghofer
    kwenghofer Posts: 3
    Thanks for the info! I feel much better now :happy:
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    I changed my macros to 40% carbs, 40% protein, 30% fat. I'm full, loosing a great amount of weight and really happy with the macros. Extra protein is not a bad thing! X

    40/30/30??
  • DawnM62
    DawnM62 Posts: 60 Member
    Thank you I too have been wondering about that at the end of the day I'm always over on my protein and under on my cals
  • jry823
    jry823 Posts: 11 Member
    Not in my experience. I follow a 40% protein, 30% carb, 30% fat balance b/c I have learned through trial and error that I feel fuller longer and am successful in losing weight when I eat more protein and less carb. But that's just me. The default MFP settings were not a good fit for me, so I customized them. And protein can come from lots of sources other than meat, but meat is not a diet killer. crap eating and giant portions are.
  • Norinella
    Norinella Posts: 31
    How can you change the percentages? I can't find that in my settings.
  • BryGuy2
    BryGuy2 Posts: 244
    To change your precentage settings, go to:
    Home>Goals>Set to Custom>Change goals and you'll see the option below.

    To add to my post, I feel fuller when I have protein shakes. It helps to hold me over for a couple hours. I follow a 50% protein, 30% carbs and 20% fats. I like to stay away from fats, but not all together. This has really helped me in losing weight. When i want mass, I would up my carb intake.
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