Excessive protein will be converted through gluconeogenesis and/or stored as adipose tissue/fat. Realize, carbs are the primary fuel for your workout. Lower protein, depending on goals (maintain, bulk, cut) and up carbs and fats (minimal, healthy). Fat oxidization and glycolysis should then be present or uninterrupted.
Carbs are stored as glycogen (generally). So, what I'm getting at, is if your carbs are low, your body will breakdown protein as a way to
synthesize glucose. Upping carbs, maybe 20%? (approx) should prevent this process; gluconeogenesis.
1g/lb of bodyweight. Adjustments can be made as you begin to realize how your body reacts to certain nutrient ratios and macro numbers.
