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slimwish
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Posted: 28 August 2008 10:35 pm |
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When I put in my meals on the daily plate, I always go over 100% in protein.
So is it unhealthy to go over the recommended amount?
Sometimes it goes past 200%. Over twice the recommended amount.
How much is too much?
 SW
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Scoobees
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Posted: 28 August 2008 10:57 pm |
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I wouldn't worry about going over the 'recommended' amount at TDP. The amounts they suggest are very low - from the USDA guidelines. I am usually over 100% already by afternoon. 
There was a thread a bit ago at TDP/Livestrong asking the same thing if you want to check it out.
http://www.livestrong.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23122
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slimwish
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Posted: 28 August 2008 11:21 pm |
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Oh thanks!!
Now I can continue to enjoy my protein filled foods.
SW
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nevarine
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Posted: 29 August 2008 10:06 pm |
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Back when I used a personal trainer, he always told me not to be shy with the proteins, so I don't think it's risky taking a bit more than necessary.
For example, I eat about 15-20g of protien in every meal, 30 if it's after a workout. (I'm a 24 year old male).
Of course, it really depends on your weight, body build and if you're exercising... Also, it's important to get good quality proteins, preferably with low fat (lean meat, eggs without the yolk, low fat dairy products etc.)
Hope this helps!
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Forehunnerd
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Posted: 29 August 2008 11:52 pm |
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The only guideline I follow on the daily plate is the sodium amount. I also use that small pie chart that they provide to balance my calorie load for the day. I imagine the worst that could happen if you consumed too much protein is that it turns to fat, but then you'd have to overeat considerably before that happened.
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 30 August 2008 07:46 am |
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If you consume an excess of 200 calories, your body will turn those 200 calories into fat. It doesn't matter whether they come from protein, carbs, or fat. One gram of protein is 4 calories. 1 gram of carb is 4 calories. 1 gram of fat is 9 calories.
Of course, they all have different effects on your body, but as far as how your body treats them calorie-wise, proteins hold the same weight as carbohydrates.
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