when to take protein/how much

[drownindreams]

I have 3 heavy lifting days and 3 light days. On my heavy days, I drink 3 protein shakes. One in the morning, one after my workout, and one with dinner (24g protein each.) On my light days, I usually only have one shake around the afternoon. Although I know your muscle builds on resting days. Should I be drinking more protein on my light days? I should be getting 133g per day. (I have been informed that over doing protein will result in building fat, so on my light days, I take less because I don't work it off.) Also what other supplements would you guise recommend for muscle gain and such?

cheers

[bomfire]

I have 3 heavy lifting days and 3 light days. On my heavy days, I drink 3 protein shakes. One in the morning, one after my workout, and one with dinner (24g protein each.) On my light days, I usually only have one shake around the afternoon. Although I know your muscle builds on resting days. Should I be drinking more protein on my light days? I should be getting 133g per day. (I have been informed that over doing protein will result in building fat, so on my light days, I take less because I don't work it off.) Also what other supplements would you guise recommend for muscle gain and such?

cheers

Doesn't matter when you take your protein shakes, take one after your workout if it will make you feel better. Also, it doesn't matter how many shakes you take a take, hit your macros (preferably with real food) and you'll be fine. Don't sweat the small stuff

[DASBUNKER]

Nutrition 101.. you need it.

[bomfire]

Nutrition 101.. you need it.

lol agreed

[Get-n-fit]

I have 3 heavy lifting days and 3 light days. On my heavy days, I drink 3 protein shakes. One in the morning, one after my workout, and one with dinner (24g protein each.) On my light days, I usually only have one shake around the afternoon. Although I know your muscle builds on resting days. Should I be drinking more protein on my light days? I should be getting 133g per day. (I have been informed that over doing protein will result in building fat, so on my light days, I take less because I don't work it off.) Also what other supplements would you guise recommend for muscle gain and such?

cheers

If your lifting heavy you should double your scoops. Extra protein won't convert to fat. Also make sure to get proteing from real food too. You want a minimum of 1g per pound of body weight to maintain muscle. More if you want to build. I'd recommend fish oil and Glucosamine/msm in addition.