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2003/09/30, 03:56 PM
I've been working out every other day now for about a month and on my workout days I am drinking a double-dose(46 grams) of ON's 100% whey protien right before my workout and another double directly after and on my rest days I am drinking three single servings(morning, noon and night).
I weigh 165 lbs and plan on bumping this up to either 6(138 grams) or 7(161 grams) servings a day to help achieve my goals. Is this advisible? Since I am wanting to take in more protien than a gram per pound should I still use the 1/2 from powder-1/2 from diet rule?
All I am taking right now is the protien drink & GNC Mega-Men vitamins. I have been advised by a credible source not to start taking creatine until I hit a plateau.
You should know that even though I am not an advanced bodybuilder I have chosen the "special 12-week mass" and "special 12 week abs" programs to meet these marks. I am not trying to better than anybody else or tuff, cool or macho, I just feel this is what I personally need to get me where I want to be(mentally and physically). Believe me under normal circumstances I would be more conservative but circumstances are not normal, anybody who read my post under relationships-Turning bad to good(accidentally posted under "null") knows what I mean. After my first workout(squats, leg presses and calve raises) I know this wont be easy but it is exactly what I want, I am looking forward to working my shoulders, triceps and abs tomorrow. I know when Christmas and New Years rolls around I will be pleased and I look forward to starting a new plan then to start preparing for summer.
Anyone who could offer me advice or comments on my questions, upcoming weeks, diet or anyhting that may help would be welcomed and much appreciated.
Thanks,
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I have seen the enemy.....and it is me.
Mojo_67
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2003/09/30, 04:05 PM
Dude siply put you need to eat....if you have the money to spend on powders and mixs then save you self the cash go buy skinless boneless chicken breast, tuna, steak, veges, brown rices and other WHOLE foods. Those shakes are a SUPPLEMENT not a replacement for real food. Eat 5-7 small meals, every 2-3 hrs and drink a gallon of water a day. Not only will you have more energy but your workouts will be better. You will gain more muscle and loose body fat. Do not forget while made up of protein these shakes and sucjh have a lot of sugar in them. Just my opinion but actual eating more real food will be better for you long term.
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Eat More, Drink More, and Lift Harder than you thought you could, welcome to Becoming!
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2003/09/30, 04:18 PM
I agree with mutt. One or two shakes a day as a 'supplement' is ok, but most of your nutrition should come from whole foods. As for pre-workout, I think the amount of carbs you have is more important than a lot of protein. Post-workout is when you need your protein shake.
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...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
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2003/09/30, 04:53 PM
key word man supplements, these are to supplement u ....i drink a protein shake after i work out yes, cause my body needs that protein asap, but a hour or so later i eat somthing( meat and 2 vegies) i drink 2 protein shakes a day one after i work out and one in the middle of the night thats it, u take any more than that and ur pissing and craping away ur money( literally) bar and powders are for when u need it right then and their and don't have time to cook somthing
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