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2004/05/23, 11:41 PM
alrighty, I got some whey protein, but I need advice as to when and how often I should take it.
Here is how things go for me,
I lift on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Run Tuesday and Thursday
And rest on Saturday and Sunday (except for some situps, pushups and a few light weight arm excercises)
Now, should I be taking it everyday? Or just on the days I lift and/or run? And how many times a day should I be taking it? The instructions say to take it 4 times a day. One scoop with breakfast, another before lifting, a third after, and one before bed. but I don't think I will be able to take one right before lifting because of school being right before I lift. So any advice as to this? Any help (the sooner the better) would be appreciated. :big_smile:
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2004/05/24, 08:06 AM
Depends on how much protein you are getting in otherwise.
After lifting is going to be the most beneficial time to use a fast absorbing protein powder. And before bed it is good to get some protein into your system, but a mixture of whey and casein would be more ideal.
If you aren't eating enough protein with breakfast, supplementing with a scoop would be okay then. Figure out which is cheaper - egg whites or the powder and then decide whether you have time for egg whites, or if the protein powder is a better plan. I like protein powder mixed into cereal or oatmeal (after it has cooled) as a quicl and easy breakfast.
Before you lift , at least an hour before, you need some fuel. Carbs and protein. Bring a cup to mix some protein in and have a slice of bread and an apple or something with it (trying to think of portable and easy to eat items).
Good luck!
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