Question about eating too much protein on a certain day

#1

I’ve been doing Keto for about 2 1/2 months and have been successful in losing 25 lbs and curing my type II diabetes. I’ve been very strict about it so far, but a friend invited me to have all-you-can-eat crab legs tonight, and I’d like to go. Running the numbers, I see that crab legs are pretty much 100% protein, so even if I drench them in butter and chug MCT oil all day, it will be difficult to hit 75% fat for the day. If I accept that I’m going to have too much protein, would it be better to consume as much fat as I can, and go over my caloric intake plan for the day, or just eat a reasonable amount of fat, and end up with a very low fat percentage? Is maximizing the fat valuable, even if I don’t hit 75%? Thanks for any advice you can provide.

(Lonnie Hedley) #2

I personally wouldn’t worry about it. Going over protein isn’t like binging on carbs. Also, crab legs are a workout so you’re going to use that protein. :grin:

(Allie) #3

I’d rather go over on protein than have carbs any day. Enjoy the time out and don’t stress it.

(Doug) #4

Being strict keto going into it really helps you - the response to a lot of protein is much different than coming from eating heavy carbohydrates. :slightly_smiling_face:

(Ron) #5

At 2.5 months you are probably fat adapted so I wouldn’t worry about upping you fat to compensate for the higher protein intake. Enjoy the feast, don’t stress and have fun!

(Brian) #6

The occasional single meal is generally a non-issue.

Enjoy!

And then, go back to your normal keto way of eating. You’ll be fine.

KCKO, as they say around here.

:slight_smile:

#7

Don’t give it a second thought. Most people don’t need to fear protein unless you’re just reckless with it.

#8

I order both Dungeness Crab and Snow Crab by the case from a nearby retailer who gives me a great price. So once a week or two, we eat crabs & shrimp and have never had any problems. Also get Blue Crabs from the store that buys Cheesecakes from me, and the same. … I usually eat until I’m full, but not bloated, and eat what’s left later that night or the next day.

I would say enjoy, like everyone else said. :slight_smile:

#9

Thanks for the quick responses everyone! Now I’ll be able to enjoy my feast with no worries!

#10

Make sure you keep your butter close! My wife likes to steal mine! :slight_smile: … Plus you will get plenty of sodium!

#11

Don’t forget, it’s good to throw your body a curve ball once in a while anyway. Sounds like a delicious way to shake things up.