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inspectorpur 05-06-2010 07:53 PM

Just started lifting & taking protein, just a few Q's
 
hey ive been training at on my home bench for about 6 months, but now i finnaly got myself a gym membership, so the real has just bagan



Schedule:
Mon: Chest/Biceps/Cardio
Tues: Triceps/Back
Wed: Shoulders/Traps/Cardio
Thurs:Chest/Biceps
Friday:Legs/Cardio
Sat: Cardio
Sun: rest

Im 5'9 220 lbs 29% body fat

Ive been taking protein shakes only once a day, after i get hom from the gym

i was wondering if i should be taking them during school when im not working out, and if so how many times a day?

the brand i have is Isopure Natural Whey Vanilla

EricT 05-07-2010 02:27 PM

Protein is food. You consume it not "take" it :)

If you need the shakes to reach your protein needs than drink them. But you definitely do not need to purchase such and expensive isolate. Unless you just like to spend extra cash.

EKnight 05-11-2010 08:18 AM

To follow up on what was said, a shake is great first thing in the AM and immediately PWO when your body is starving for the aminos. Other than that if you can reach your protein needs through whole foods (25-30% of your total calories) then I wouldn't do any other shakes. I would also revisit your training split. Your muscle groupings are a bit odd and there is no need to train chest and bis twice a week. That won't help them grow, it will overtrain them, which will actually hinder growth (presuming you are natural). Why would you train those two body parts twice but nothing else? Also, if you're looking to gain muscle, best to drop the cardio. -EK

supermad 05-15-2010 06:12 PM

post ur diet and info on ur size and lbs.. if we know what ur taking in vs. ur goals, it will show. u may not need pro. shakes. but yes, try cheaper, that is a lot of xtra $

hitsquaddd 05-17-2010 10:32 AM

Personally I'll consume one shake post work out, though usually my protein intake is from steaks, chicken, and tuna. Invest in sardines, I'm dead serious. I hate the taste but they are PACKED with protein in correlation with the amount per serving. Just look out for sodium levels. Also using protein peanut butter in your shakes is good too. But yeah, post work out and the morning of is IMO the most opportune time to consume a shake. But don't neglect your wholefoods!


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