Protein? Good or bad?

jayray1980
jayray1980 Posts: 31 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hello all,

I notice that at times I go over my protein intake. Just curious if this can hinder getting to a healthy weight in any way?

Thanks in advance for any and all advice :)

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  • spikefoot
    spikefoot Posts: 419 Member
    I don't see why it would. Just don't eat too many calories.
  • EvanKeel
    EvanKeel Posts: 1,903 Member
    Hello all,

    I notice that at times I go over my protein intake. Just curious if this can hinder getting to a healthy weight in any way?

    Thanks in advance for any and all advice :)

    As far as your weight loss goes (read fat loss), it will only hurt you if it causes you to go over your total daily calorie goal.
  • FitBarbie2986
    FitBarbie2986 Posts: 202 Member
    I know we all have different goals,but i go over my protein limit EVERY day :D
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    As long as you don't have any medical conditions where excess protein could be harmful to you, then the answer would be no.
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    good.
  • nill4me
    nill4me Posts: 682 Member
    Make good choices, and it will help you get to a healthy weight without losing Lean Body Mass, and that is awesome.
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    MFP's default protein goals are too low in my opinion. I view protein as a *minimum*, carbs and calories as a maximum.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,007 Member
    MFP guidelines are very low....that said any protein goals are more of a minimum than a maximum. I would shoot for 1g protein / 1 lb LBM. .3g fat / lb and then fill in the rest with whatever that keeps you under your calorie goal.
  • fittiephd
    fittiephd Posts: 608 Member
    AMAZING. Eat all the protein you can. MFP rarely sets people at the amount of protein they should get. I eat 120-150 g per day :D
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    WHOA!!! Be careful!!! If you go over 60g of protein too many times, you will develop bulky, veiny muscles over the period of a few months. And since a pound of muscle weighs more than fat, you're going to get super heavy.







































    said no one ever.
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    Don't go over your protein amount. You'll not only put on fat, but you'll shut down your kidneys.
  • chuisle
    chuisle Posts: 1,052 Member
    Agree with the posters here: MFP's standards for macronutrients (carbs, fat, protein) are off - pretty high in carbs at the cost of protein. Eat more of it.

    You can actually change your macro goals too so your goal is to get more protein.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,159 Member
    Protein from meat, GOOD. Protein from powder, YUCK.

    *waits for smacks from shake drinking friends...you know you love me*
  • CanuckTracy
    CanuckTracy Posts: 241 Member
    Agree with the posters here: MFP's standards for macronutrients (carbs, fat, protein) are off - pretty high in carbs at the cost of protein. Eat more of it.

    You can actually change your macro goals too so your goal is to get more protein.
    ^^^ this ;)
  • jaquwa
    jaquwa Posts: 92 Member
    I've increased my protein intake to 40% of my overall calorie intake, carbs is 40% and fat 20%.
    Increased protein intake is good if you do a lot of exercise it helps to repair muscle.
    Ive been doing this for 4 months and have lost every week and it works for me, although I do appreciate everyone is different and has different goals and activity levels.
    You will only put on weight if you eat more than you burn.
  • Shannon2714
    Shannon2714 Posts: 843 Member
    As long as you are within your calorie range, it's great! I TRY to go over my protein numbers every day.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I set my goal at approx 0.65g of protein and 0.35g of fat per lb ot total body weight - make sure I hit them and the rest of my calories just fall wherever.

    As others have said, the MFP settings are really low and unless you have any pre-exiting medical issues, then there is absolutely no problems with going over.

    ETA: and there is nothing wrong with getting some of your protein from protein powder/drinks.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    Don't go over your protein amount. You'll not only put on fat, but you'll shut down your kidneys.

    Joe must be playing that game where everything he says is WRONG!:tongue:

    In all seriousness. The protein settings are WAY too low. You should change it to be higher...
  • jaquwa
    jaquwa Posts: 92 Member
    WHOA!!! Be careful!!! If you go over 60g of protein too many times, you will develop bulky, veiny muscles over the period of a few months. And since a pound of muscle weighs more than fat, you're going to get super heavy.







































    said no one ever.

    haha I love the muscle weighs more than fat argument!!! a pound is a pound! Although, I will admit, I used to say this as an excuse for not losing weight previously! Excuses excuses
  • FitBarbie2986
    FitBarbie2986 Posts: 202 Member
    A great link :bigsmile:

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/438693-a-pound-of-fat-vs-a-pound-of-muscle/
  • jayray1980
    jayray1980 Posts: 31 Member
    Thanks for the reply everyone. Some great advice :)
  • GSCPostBaby
    GSCPostBaby Posts: 111 Member
    WHOA!!! Be careful!!! If you go over 60g of protein too many times, you will develop bulky, veiny muscles over the period of a few months. And since a pound of muscle weighs more than fat, you're going to get super heavy.







































    said no one ever.

    Whatever. Where do people come up with this crap?
  • GSCPostBaby
    GSCPostBaby Posts: 111 Member
    A great link :bigsmile:

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/438693-a-pound-of-fat-vs-a-pound-of-muscle/

    ^^^ Like.
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