Too Much Protein

goofylane2
goofylane2 Posts: 1
in Food and Nutrition
Can too much protein hinder weight loss?

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  • mkress77
    mkress77 Posts: 5
    Yes, if it puts you in a calorie surplus.
  • s00sh
    s00sh Posts: 91
    nope. protein is actually great for weight loss. it's almost impossible to eat too much on a daily basis. a good rule of thumb is 1g protein per lean body mass - so if you're 160lbs and 25% body fat, you have 120 pounds of lean body mass and should be shooting to eat 120g protein per day.

    edit: of course this assumes you're staying within your calorie goals ;)

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