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Photo Credit olgakr/iStock/Getty Images. Your body uses dietary protein to maintain all cells, including muscle, hair, skin and organs. However, excess protein in the diet can lead to weight gain, just as consuming high levels of any of the macronutrients, including carbohydrate and fat.In addition to weight gain, excess protein consumption can also increase health risks.his makes a high-protein diet desirable if you want to lose weight. However, eating excess animal protein not only increases calorie consumption, it often leads to increased fat intake. Increased saturated fats, found mostly in animal proteins, can raise cholesterol levels.
1 If you eat lots of protein, overload your muscles, and recover properly, you encourage muscle growth; if you don't eat enough protein or you don't stress your muscles, you encourage atrophy.  Eat a calorie deficit with a lot of protein, lift heavy, and you'll burn fat and retain muscle, hence losing weight.