Over on my protein already??

No that's not going to hurt you or make you gain wait. Are you exercising frequently? If so you may need more protein than the standard amount allotted. You can change your ratios manually.

Bumping for more responses. I am always over my protein too. What are the negative side effects to this?

No that's not going to hurt you or make you gain wait. Are you exercising frequently? If so you may need more protein than the standard amount allotted. You can change your ratios manually.

I must do this.

I shouldn`t worry about it unless you have medical issues.

I go over everyday on protein with healthy fats and have no problem losing weight.

a lot of simple carbs contain sugar and if you don`t burn it then the sugar gets stored as fat.

Protein helps build and repair muscle. Drinking plenty of water is good to.

I consume about 150g protein... protein is good for you.

protein is good!

My ratios are set to 40C/30F/30protein and it is closer to the workout levels recommended. Has worked very well for me too.

Bumping for more responses. I am always over my protein too. What are the negative side effects to this?

This (below) is from the Harvard School of Public Health
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/questions/protein-questions/index.html#howmuch

How much protein do I need each day?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to that question, and research on the topic is still emerging. The Institute of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day—that's about 58 grams for a 160 pound adult. In the U.S., adults get an average of 15 percent of their calories from protein; for a person who requires a 2,000-calorie-per-day-diet, that's about 75 grams of protein. In healthy people, increasing protein intake to 20 to 25 percent of calories can reduce the risk of heart disease, if the extra protein replaces refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, white rice, or sugary drinks. Higher protein diets can also be beneficial for weight loss, in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet, although long-term evidence of their effectiveness is wanting.

For people in good health, consuming 20 to 25 percent of calories from protein won't harm the kidneys. For people with diabetes or early-stage kidney disease, however, the American Diabetes Association recommends limiting protein intake to 0.8 to 1.0 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight (roughly 10 percent of energy intake), since this may help improve kidney function; in later stage kidney disease, sticking to the 0.8 grams per kilogram minimum is advisable. Consult a doctor or a registered dietitian for individualized protein recommendations.

This is an article from DaveyWaveyFitness.com

Protein helps build muscle - but what happens if you get too much of it?

Not getting enough protein is one of the reasons why a muscle building workout isn’t building muscle. Getting your required protein intake is crucial – but what happens if you take too much?

Protein isn’t particularly dangerous, but an over-consumption of protein may be associated with:

1.Weight gain. Excess calories from excess protein may be stored as body fat.

2.Intestinal irritation. Too much protein has been linked to constipation, diarrhea and/or excessive gas.

3.Dehydration. Experts advise drinking a half gallon of water per 100 grams of protein.

4.Seizures. Seizures have been linked to excess protein intake – but only if insufficient amounts of water are consumed.

5.Increase in liver enzymes.

6.Nutritional deficiencies. Just focusing on protein intake causes some high-protein dieters to overlook other nutrients. Ensure that your diet is balanced and nutritious.

7.Risk of heart disease. This is a bit misleading. A healthy high-protein diet is not associated with heart disease. But if you are getting all of your protein from unhealthy sources that are loaded in unhealthy fats, obviously the risk for heart disease will increase.

8.Kidney problems. Some believe that high protein and low carbohydrate diets – when done long term – can possibly cause kidney issues, but more research needs to be done.

While this list may seem alarming, it’s important to remember that many of these side effects are only associated with highly excessive protein diets coupled with unbalanced nutrition and/or dehydration. And this list pales in comparison to the side effects of protein deficiency, which includes general illness, loss of hair, loss of sleep, poor coordination, vision problems, etc.

The average person needs about .4 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Active individuals may require .6 grams. People that exercise frequently and at a high intensity – like myself – require about a gram per pound of body weight. Bodybuilders and athletes may require even more.

With protein, it’s okay to act a bit like Goldilocks. You don’t want too little or too much – but an amount that’s just right.

You are absoltuely fine. a 57g protein goal is not that much. I average about 130g/day. If you were up in the mid to high 100's, then maybe I'd say cut it back. But only 57g, you are golden.

57g of protein is not alot.

You should strive to go over on protein & fiber.

I have found that MFP sets the protein way low for people who work out a lot! I don't even bother to watch my protein anymore! I have done research and there really is no down fall of having "too much protein" as long as its lean protein!

What are you eating, do tell! I would love to get even close to my protein goal, this is something I really struggle with.

Today is just 2 egg whites, 1 egg, string cheese and yogurt. Oh and also having some turkey on my sandwich for lunch!

??? I am so puzzled, how does that make you over your protein for the day? Did you change your protein settings to be at like 10% protein or something? Please understand, I'm not trying to be snarky or rude, it's just that I eat way more protein than that every day (you can check my diary) and I still never hit my protein goal...