Protein question

smwifey
smwifey Posts: 28 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
My food journal is helping me to keep track of how much I am eating and I was curious about my protein amounts. I know I need to stay close or below with carbs, fat, and sodium will it affect me weight loss if I go over on protein. It shows up red when I go over like it's a bad thing. May be a dumb newbie question but I was curious so thought I would ask those who know more than me. Thanks

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  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    Unless you have a medical issue that you need to stay away from a lot of protiens you don't even have to track those. Protien is good for weight loss and will not hinder it for you at all
  • savageman69
    savageman69 Posts: 339 Member
    protein is the main key to my sucess
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    It is fine if you go over on protein.
  • smwifey
    smwifey Posts: 28 Member
    I chose to track it because I tend to have trouble getting enough. But now that I am making a conscious effort I tend to go over. Thanks for the info. That's what I thought but I wanted to make sure.
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    It is fine if you go over on protein.

    YUP This^^

    1g of protein per 1 lb of lean body mass
  • ShrinkingShawna
    ShrinkingShawna Posts: 186 Member
    Protein is the key! My dietician wants me to hit 90g a day or more. Eventually I will be up to 1g per 1lb lean body mass.
  • Sapporo
    Sapporo Posts: 693 Member
    The MFP default is 15% for protein which is rather low. I was always red too so just earlier today I changed it to 40% carbs 30% protein 30% fat so I won't see all those red numbers anymore.
  • Expialidojess
    Expialidojess Posts: 441 Member
    I usually eat 120 to 140 g a day of protein. Like the others said, unless you have medical issues, don't worry about it.
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