[Dreamer2012]

I'm using myfitnesspal to do my calorie counting. I'm doing up what I know I will be having for tomorrows meals and I'm going to be having a chicken, potatoes and veg dinner.

The protein just for the chicken is giving me 41g (150g chicken breast but I'll get a more accurate measure tomorrow). My total intake for protein is 45g. So I'm wondering is it necessarily a bad thing if I go over my protein but still maintaining calories, crabs and fats? I'm always hearing people say about always having a lot of protein in their diet!

[sheramama]

To me, 45 grams of protein seems on the low side especially if you are active. As long as it does not interfere with your calorie allotment, eat more protein in general.

[seagirl]

45 seems low to me, too. I'm on 1350-1700 cals per day, with 60-148 grams of protein recommended. I usually eat around 70-80 grams.

[Dreamer2012]

Oh wow! I didn't realise it too very low! It was recommended on myfitnesspal. And the calories I've been recommended was 1,200. Might have to rethink using that counter. Thank you