Whey Protein on rest days?

[Beznet]

So im pretty new to working out and all this stuff in general, but Iv done a fair amount of research to do it in the most effective and healthy way.

So I understand that I should be consuming 1g of protein per lean pound of body mass, plus 30-40g more than that since I wanna bulk (correct me if I'm wrong). So that puts me at about 180g of protein a day.

I find it very hard to consume this on my rest days, that is if I am even suppose to be consuming that much on days I dont workout. So is it okay to take whey protein on my rest days?

[Muskle]

yes of course, to meet your daily protein needs

[Hawkeye-Rugger]

Whey is just food. Its not some sort of magic muscle producing super drug. We might call protein powders "supplements", but they're really just food. Think of it this way. Replace the word protein powder with chicken breast. Would you every consider writing and posting the question "Should I eat chicken breast on the days I don't work out?"

[Slow-N-Steady]

In addition to the above...outside of using whey in the morning and around workouts, using a protein blend or casein based protein is a better idea as the slower digestion rates will help maintain an anabolic state.

[krjay]

I find it very hard to consume this on my rest days, that is if I am even suppose to be consuming that much on days I dont workout. So is it okay to take whey protein on my rest days?

You can take it on rest days, why short yourself on nutrients when your body is trying to recover

[liftNfish]

is it necessary? no.

just make sure you get your daily requirements, whether that be through food or your whey.

[CosmoKramer1]

Yeah you should def take protein everyday, maybe on work out days take an extra serving or two.

[Beznet]

thanks a lot guys, good info.