Protein??

[othella2 76]

What happens if I get more Protein then 80 in a day. For some reason I would have about 100 by the time I have dinner. Should I just not eat it so I don't go over??

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[GreenTealael 24,867]

This is a simple and complex question.

What has your Team/Nutritionist/Dietician laid out for your plan?

[BigViffer 3,544]

A lot of this will depend on how far out you are and what type of exertion you are doing. Excess Protein is not really a concern in the short term. It will be used eventually by your body. There is a myth that has been hanging around forever that the body can only utilize 30 grams of protein at a time, but that has been debunked countless times. Excessive amounts of protein that are unnecessary however can be hard on the kidneys.

I routinely have 150+ grams of protein a day, but I do strenuous lifting. Are you doing intense workouts that require that much protein? Also, if you are getting that much protein in by dinner time, are you getting it from supplements or real food? If you can consistently hit 100 grams of protein, you don't really need the supplements anymore and real food will contribute to satiety better than powder or bars.

If you are over your protein goals, just focus on your healthy vegetables for the Vitamins and minerals.

[othella2 76]

This is the first time this has happened. I do workout, I just didn't add my Protein up the night before like I usually do
I'm just going to have a salad after the gym tonight. I'll make sure I add everything up tonight so it doesn't happen again.

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[catwoman7 10,874]

I consistently have over 100 grams a day because I malabsorb it (my prealbumin level tanks if I don't average at least 100 grams a day). The above poster is right - too much can be hard on your kidneys, but a day of going over once in awhile is not going to matter. You'd have to be getting way too much pretty consistently to cause damage, I would think. If you go over once or twice a week, I wouldn't worry about it. If you do find yourself consistently going over, then he's right - you could just stop supplementing because you may be at the point where you're getting enough Protein through your food.