Help with Whey Protein

[OneSquatAtATime]

I used to use "Up Your Mass", but I really don't need the ridiculous 800 extra calories that come along with the protein. Plus, drinking a whole shake of that stuff daily almost had me in tears because of how chunky it was.

Whey protein seems to be a good alternative. The brand I plan on buying has around 130 calories per shake with 24g of protein. I plan on using it as a post-workout boost.

I'm not exactly sure if I am making my caloric quota, but I've gained weight (only just a little bit), so I must be. I also have no idea what my daily caloric intake should be. I'm 17, 5'8'' and around 126 lbs (I used to be 140 lbs). I was blessed with thin arms and slim wrists (my 6 inchers. yay) complete with a flabby chest/stomach. I'm trying like hell to gain weight in the right places.

Would I be using the shake properly and to its greatest benefit if I had it after an intense workout?

Thanks all.

[WolfBeast]

At 17, you don't need to be using supplements or dieting. Just eat and lift!

[NaturalPursuit]

Focus on building up your strength on the big 3 with some hypertrophy accessory work. That along with a solid diet comprised of mostly healthy options is going to help you grow faster than any supplement.

[lgnknt]

Well like the others said you should not worry about supplementation at this point in your life. However, to actually answer your question, the best time to take a whey protein shake is immediately following any workout, be it mild or intense. I recommend "real gains" by universal. I have been using it for a few months now and have seen great results! just make sure to keep up or improve your diet and keep asking questions!

[llahhsoj]

I used to use "Up Your Mass", but I really don't need the ridiculous 800 extra calories that come along with the protein. Plus, drinking a whole shake of that stuff daily almost had me in tears because of how chunky it was.

Whey protein seems to be a good alternative. The brand I plan on buying has around 130 calories per shake with 24g of protein. I plan on using it as a post-workout boost.

I'm not exactly sure if I am making my caloric quota, but I've gained weight (only just a little bit), so I must be. I also have no idea what my daily caloric intake should be. I'm 17, 5'8'' and around 126 lbs (I used to be 140 lbs). I was blessed with thin arms and slim wrists (my 6 inchers. yay) complete with a flabby chest/stomach. I'm trying like hell to gain weight in the right places.

Would I be using the shake properly and to its greatest benefit if I had it after an intense workout?

Thanks all.

Shakes are just a convenient way to help you meet your protein goals. The important thing is to just make sure to hit your daily goal. At 17 though, I would just eat as much as possible, especially at your weight.

[OneSquatAtATime]

Shakes are just a convenient way to help you meet your protein goals. The important thing is to just make sure to hit your daily goal. At 17 though, I would just eat as much as possible, especially at your weight.

Oh god I'd love to just eat whatever whenever, but it goes right to my chest/stomach. I need a cure for the skinny fat.

[OneSquatAtATime]

Well like the others said you should not worry about supplementation at this point in your life. However, to actually answer your question, the best time to take a whey protein shake is immediately following any workout, be it mild or intense. I recommend "real gains" by universal. I have been using it for a few months now and have seen great results! just make sure to keep up or improve your diet and keep asking questions!

That is a **** ton of protein. I like it.

How's the flavor of Real Gains? Is it bearable? I struggled a lot with up your mass, it was way too thick. Like mud with sand in it.

[shoefanatic23]

Oh god I'd love to just eat whatever whenever, but it goes right to my chest/stomach. I need a cure for the skinny fat.

Lift some heavy weights, track macros (p/c/f), sleep, repeat. At 17 if you track your calories or just have a general foundation for nutrition. I would personally do a slow controlled bulk and then cut.