Hi, You may have seen my earlier post. I'm an ectomorph at 61kg and 6ft 2. 16 years old.
Im going to start a workout routine tomorrow, using some dumbbells. Ive never worked out before.
I don't have any protein shakes and don't really want to use them, so my question is: What should I do?
Is it essential to have some protein after a workout? What about working out before lunch so that I get food in after the workout. I normally eat a sandwich and some chicken.
Does it make a difference whether it's a shake or solid food? What about semi-skimmed milk (don't like full fat)?
I eat about 3200-3400 calories per day anyway.
Thanks for info.
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06-04-2015, 10:32 AM #1
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06-04-2015, 11:33 AM #2
It's not essential but your body will be able to absorb more protein after a workout(Protein synthesis is increased)
And no it doesn't have to be a shake, most people just use it post workout because its convenient and quick absorbing.
Meal timing isn't too important so just eat when you can and what works for you. Try to get atleast 120+ protein a day for you bw and the fact that your bulking. Would probably recommend getting 150+ and fill the rest with carbs and fats, doesn't really matter what ratios
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06-04-2015, 11:40 AM #3
Protein from natural sources like food, is better than protein from an artificial protein shake, however both work, and one without the other is fine. But you still have to make sure to hit ur daily protein intake, which is normally what protein shakes are for. The reason people have their shake post workout, is because that's when the body needs nutrition the most. And that's when it rebuilds muscle tissue fastest.
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06-04-2015, 02:40 PM #4
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