hi
just a question, should i be still taking my protein shake on a daily basis? or on the days that i workout only?

I do workout maybe 3-4 times per week, 30-40min sessions.
Kindly advise. thanks

What's the purpose of you taking the protein shake in the first place?

its a supplement?
i thought that on days that I workout, the intake/usage will be more, thus drink it.
on days that i dont workout, intake/usage is normal, thus dont drink.

Should i be drinking it everyday?

Sure, it a supplement but for what? For supplementing protein into your diet. If your daily diet doesn't have enough protein (as per 1g per 1lbs), then you should consume the supplement. And those protein requirement is fix on every day unless your weight changed.

But if you had to ask that question, then your diet must be not ok true?

hmm, noted with thanks..

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This post has been edited by Nevermore91: Nov 13 2012, 08:37 PM

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i want to get lean and ripped..so do i have to drink my protein shake on non training day??

Ironic to say this on a stickied thread, but read the stickies please

I'd opt for foods as my main intake compare to protein shakes

Hi Dear
I think the info all about workout is really good but with it if you include about food which need so this article become great.
Thanks

I got confuse, after google of what is shake protein, i know it is a drink made from some specific ingredients, and one of it is definitely whey protein. and whey protein consider is one of the body build supplement.

got any shake protein can purely DIY w/o use the whey protein(expensive supplement)? can this better or equal to the one that with whey protien shake?

Personally I believe there are lots of repetition about why you need protein, be on working out day or non This is about basic science, protein is needed for everyone regardless you workout or don't, men or women. It also depends very much on your personal goal and how much you care for your muscles and body. I don't take protein shake as supplement but I take it as food for my body if on that particular day I find my solid protein contribution isn't suffice. Cheers... Stay fit stay healthy stay lean!

Can someone rate how is my pre-workout diet and post's?

PRE: Hydroxycut Hardcore Pro Series shake (16oz)
POST: Whey Protein shake (6oz)

Do i have to add more like oats intake before and after work outs? Thanks masters

u need to eat something before u workout mate....btw hydroxycut didnt work for me...i took oxyelite which is far better... 1-2grams of protein per pound of your bodyweight bro ...

I just starting to use the hydroxycut, felt more energetic when doing workouts. Actually I have this meal plan do guide me on this okay?

Breakfast: 35grams oatmeal with hydroxycut shake 16oz water
Meal 2: An apple
Preworkout Meal: hydroxycut shake 16oz water again
Postworkout Meal: Whey Protein shake
Meal3: 35grams oatmeal with banana
Dinner: A spoon of rice, veges and meats.

I am thinking the input of my whey protein isn't it too little? Can you suggest me more? Appreciate

Aside from typical whey protein, any opinion on amway protein powder or other amway protein products? of course for the same purpose, for muscle growth.

You'll end up spending more money to get the same amount of protein per serving from Amway products compared to bodybuilding-specific protein products.

hey guys, I don't know whether this is the correct thread to ask.

but I'm working out now, and after workout, I usually have this pain in the area that I'm building muscle on, and that's normal. But I'm taking a lot of time to recover and that's hindering my progress. Usually after workout, I will need 4-5days to recover from the pain, and I just skip the session.

I try to consume protein, but I don't really know the exact amount of protein needed for me. I'm 172cm, 65kg.

Currently I've been eating half boiled eggs 4-6/day (2 yolks/day), been drinking fresh milk 1 litre/2 days. is that enough? or I need more protein?

That is called DOMS. Truth to be told, the muscle fibres need to be torn first before it is being make into a tougher and bigger muscle. Hence working out is the 'torning/breakdown' process, resting is the recovery process. You need to do this both to ensure that your muscle grow big effectively.

About the protein part, yes. Your protein consumption is very low. At your weight which is 150lbs, you need at least 150g of protein (1g per 1 lbs body weight). That is the rule of thumb. If you don't provide your muscle with sufficient protein, there is no raw sources that your body can use to help repairing the muscles.

Hope this help.