kerriann
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Originally Posted by bgbdwlf2500
http:///forum/post/2705435
protein after your workout is all you need. believe me, i used to be huge.... just now getting back in the gym been 3 days in a row...
but that being said, it all depends on what youre trying to do. if you want to be huge then you need protein. if you just want to tone up you shouldnt need it...
also the main reason for after is so you dont feel sick while your work out...i work hard enough that if i had a protein shake or something to eat i would for sure be letting it all go during the workout...lol
agreed. if you're looking to bulk up then the protein bars and what not are necessary. me personally, after gaining my college weight i'm finally getting myself back down to what i was in high school and the only way i did that was by eating right and alternating cardio and strengthening activities. i don't take any supplements and i actively avoid foods that have more chemicals on the label than natural ingredients. no more than 1500 calories a day for the first two weeks then i took myself up to 1800 calories. i've been maintaining around 1800 until i reach my final goal weight however, if i'm hungry i eat.
at the same time one of my guy friends intentionally eats close to 10,000 calories a day and spends 2-3 hours at the gym daily and does the protein shakes, creatine, etc and he's a BRICK HOUSE!!! so, first determine what your personal goal is then we can better assess how you should go about it (without wasting money on a personal trainer to tell you the same thing)
http:///forum/post/2705435
protein after your workout is all you need. believe me, i used to be huge.... just now getting back in the gym been 3 days in a row...
but that being said, it all depends on what youre trying to do. if you want to be huge then you need protein. if you just want to tone up you shouldnt need it...
also the main reason for after is so you dont feel sick while your work out...i work hard enough that if i had a protein shake or something to eat i would for sure be letting it all go during the workout...lol
agreed. if you're looking to bulk up then the protein bars and what not are necessary. me personally, after gaining my college weight i'm finally getting myself back down to what i was in high school and the only way i did that was by eating right and alternating cardio and strengthening activities. i don't take any supplements and i actively avoid foods that have more chemicals on the label than natural ingredients. no more than 1500 calories a day for the first two weeks then i took myself up to 1800 calories. i've been maintaining around 1800 until i reach my final goal weight however, if i'm hungry i eat.
at the same time one of my guy friends intentionally eats close to 10,000 calories a day and spends 2-3 hours at the gym daily and does the protein shakes, creatine, etc and he's a BRICK HOUSE!!! so, first determine what your personal goal is then we can better assess how you should go about it (without wasting money on a personal trainer to tell you the same thing)
