Calorie absorption. Wishful thinking?

[jess9395 5,449]

According to this, the excess Protein is converted to energy (which, if I understand correctly, if not used, can be stored as fat).

http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/ask-diet-doctor-eating-too-much-protein-waste

it feels like *everything* is stored as fat

Yes. Anything consumed in excess of what the body needs is converted to energy which if not used is stored as fat. Our bodies are very efficient machines developed/evolved to conserve what isn't currently needed for when it is needed.

[Christinamo7 4,042]

According to this, the excess Protein is converted to energy (which, if I understand correctly, if not used, can be stored as fat).

http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/ask-diet-doctor-eating-too-much-protein-waste

it feels like *everything* is stored as fat

Yes. Anything consumed in excess of what the body needs is converted to energy which if not used is stored as fat. Our bodies are very efficient machines developed/evolved to conserve what isn't currently needed for when it is needed.

don't mind me I am just grouchy today. today it feels like even AIR is stored as fat.