Always over on protein!!

I can't see your diary to see what you are eating that may be putting you over, but I know a lot of people use different Macro's to determine how much of each food type they should be eating. How far over are you going? I can't imagine you are eating enough for it to be an issue. My goal is 1600 calories per day and my macros are set up so I should be consuming about 120 grams of protein daily.

and if you're exercising regularly it will help delvelop your muscle strength and allow the quick repair of your muscles when you get sore, i wouldn't worry too much about protein, it's one of the things you want to try to get enough of so as long as your getting the recommended amount +some you should be ok

If you're using MFP's ridiculously low protein settings on default, that's probably why.

Manually adjust stuff so you're taking at least 1g of protein a day per lb of weight.

if you are a little concerned with how much you are getting, you could reduce your meat portions, a serving of chicken has something like 23g protein in 4oz (i'm not sure if that's exact)

Higher protein is better, it's essential for maintaining muscle while you're losing weight, and it keeps you satisfied longer than carbs. So keep it up!

Your protein should be the highest of your macronutrient intake. I'm lazy, so read this:

http://4chanfit.wikia.com/wiki/Harsh's_Worksheet_(WIP)

If you're using MFP's ridiculously low protein settings on default, that's probably why.

Manually adjust stuff so you're taking at least 1g of protein a day per lb of weight.

Quick correction - the rule of thumb that is being pointed to here (whether you choose to follow it or not) is 1 g of protein per pound of lean body mass, as pointed out by another poster. It is not 1 g per pound of body weight as stated here. :flowerforyou:

Edited to add my macros, just as an FYI: based on advice from a nutritionist, I have my macros set at 40% carbs, 25% protein, and 35% fat. Many people on here put their protein much higher than that; you have to do your research and decide what's best for you. There is no one size fits all, but just know that you can custom set your macros.

How active are you throughout the day? Even things like walking to the store can effect your levels of what you can have. What I would do is if you walk somewhere, time how long you were on your feet and then write it down, unless you have acess to a computer or the mobile app, in which case, log in walking for that long into the exercise tab on myfitnesspal. This will boost the levels of what you can have. REMEMBER: The given amounts of EVERYTHING on this site is for someone who wouldnt do ANYTHING all day. Even if you dont log in walking or other activites like that, heres a good way to know if your getting enough or to much protein: Take your body weight. For every pound your body is, do .6 or .7 grams of protein. If you do a lot of resistence exercises, this can even be boosted all the way up to a gram per pound of body weight. Hope that helps.

If you're using MFP's ridiculously low protein settings on default, that's probably why.

Manually adjust stuff so you're taking at least 1g of protein a day per lb of weight.

Quick correction - the rule of thumb that is being pointed to here (whether you choose to follow it or not) is 1 g of protein per pound of lean body mass, as pointed out by another poster. It is not 1 g per pound of body weight as stated here. :flowerforyou:

Simplified, as I doubt she knows what her body fat% is. If she knows her LBM then cool, use that.

I intentionally go over on protein as often as possible.

If you're using MFP's ridiculously low protein settings on default, that's probably why.

Manually adjust stuff so you're taking at least 1g of protein a day per lb of weight.

Pretty much this. I am over everyday on my protein. Probably should go change the goal on it.

I think we all do that to a degree. Hit it hard, then crash and burn. The thing is, you have a minimum amount of calories you need to function. BMR (basal metabolic rate) is what you'd burn if you stayed in bed all day. So, I had to do a little MFP change to my daily calories using my BMR and TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) calculations. Instead of the 1500 cals I was doing per MFP 1 lb/wk and eating back cals and feeling like crap, I now have about 2100 calories to eat. I still log my exercise, but try to eat at least my net calories over my BMR. The thing about this is that it's a moving target. Lose some weight, then recalculate. It's confusing, but research it through the links I shared.

Slow and steady wins the race. Just remember, 1 pound weight loss per week puts you at a 500 calorie defisit everyday, and your body needs fuel. The most I would recommend if your in a hurry is 1 and a half pounds.