Hi, ive been working out for about a month now and ive gained about 10 lbs of muscle so far. I just started a workout where i do
Mon:
Chest/tri
Tues:
Legs
Wed:
Rest day
Thurs:
Shoulders
Fri:
Back/Bi
Sat and Sun:
Rest days
I was wondering if i should be taking protein on my rest days, if so how much?
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05-28-2009, 09:25 AM #1
Should i take whey protein on days i dont work out?
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05-28-2009, 09:36 AM #2
Just eat a normal diet. Really, this stuff is not needed at all. However, taking in some protein after a workout is beneficial in terms of improving muscle mass. If you have it just take it immediately after your workout and focus on a regular diet the rest of the time. If you haven't bought it just drink something like milk after your workout. You really only need about 10-20 grams of protein within an after your workout to have the anabolic affect which you can easily get from a glass of milk. Then 1-2 hours after your workout try and eat a regular meal consisting of real food and not supplements. Anything beyond that really isn't all that necessary.
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05-28-2009, 09:41 AM #3
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if ur trying to gain weight id suggest the protein everyday. But that depends on if ur having a hard time eating enough protein in ur daily feeding. u should at least be eating 150g of protein a day AT LEAST if ur trying to add on sum pounds. But whatever u do make sure u drink the protein right after workouts.
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05-28-2009, 09:47 AM #4
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05-28-2009, 09:50 AM #5
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05-28-2009, 09:58 AM #6
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05-28-2009, 10:00 AM #7
If you need extra Calories feel free to take it. Just don't feel that those Calories have to come exclusively from Protein. 99% of the time if you are not taking in enough protein in your diet you are also not taking in enough Calories and that is the real issue.
Also, the amount of Protein that you need for muscular growth is between 0.5-0.8 grams per pound of body weight. Anything above this has been shown to have no additional benefit outside of increasing total Calories. The average diet is already comprised of this much Protein. However, the timing can be important as in eating some Protein immediately after your workout does enhance protein synthesis.Last edited by SumDumGoi; 05-28-2009 at 10:04 AM.
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05-28-2009, 10:18 AM #8
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05-28-2009, 01:53 PM #11
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Hey Matt, if you've gained 10lbs in a month then what you're doing is working. I've never been one to limit protein shakes to just workout days. Just keep in mind protein shakes should be a supplement and sometimes a meal replacement. Real meals if time allows, are always number one on my list, whether it be for protein or calories. Good luck though.
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05-28-2009, 02:09 PM #12
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05-29-2009, 07:37 PM #13
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Nice gains so far dude!! I'm virtually clapping you on the back!!
I still take protein on off days. Your off days are when your healing and your muscles are growing right? For your muscles to grow, you need protein! So take it on off days too. I just take one on off days instead of two. Mid day or before bed.Bench: 215x12 (17/12/2011) PR since torn RC
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05-29-2009, 09:35 PM #14
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05-29-2009, 09:37 PM #15
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"Proper preparation prevents poor performance," - Kai Greene
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