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I'm trying to figure out what kind of protein to start using, but have no idea what to buy.
Im 24, 6 feet, 165lbs. ~9-10% body fat
Im thin, but my body does respond well to working out. I have gained about 40ish pounds over the last 4 years or so, 10 in the last 8 months.
My goal, other than to build strength, would be to hit 170lbs (so 5 lbs) in 2 months, than a longer term goal of 175, keeping the same body fat %, maybe less.
Do i buy protein with high fat/calories/protein, like "mammoth" -
Nutrition Information
Per 235 g Serving = 4 Rounded Scoops
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Energy 970 Cal 4058 kJ
Protein 50 g
Fat 18 g
Carbohydrate 152 g
or something with less fat?
I have S2B and generally work out 3 times a week using mostly compound exercises.
Try chicken and beef first. Most 'weight gainers' are loaded with crappy sugars and will make you fatter, not stronger. Get a good post-workout carb/protein mix, and eat real food otherwise. Beef lasagna with full fat cheese and quart of whole milk will put more meat on you than any drink will.
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This is from the Summit 2007 thread. Michael sees a real need for carbs, you may want to read his book.
Michael Roussell Michael Roussell
Presentation Title: "Making Sense of Nutrient Timing"
Mike Roussell is a nationally renowned nutritionist and writer. Currently, he is pursuing his doctorate nutrition at part of one of the country's leading laboratories in the study of the effects of diet on cardiovascular disease. Mike's nutritional coaching services are regularly sought out across the country (and occasionally the world) by people of all ages and backgrounds looking to improve their health, body composition, and/or athletic performance. His background's unique blend of academics, personal in-the-trench work, and coaching give Mike a versatility to get results with people from all walks of life. Mike's writings can be found across the internet on sites such as Testosterone Nation and BodyBuilding.com
* What is Nutrient Timing
* How energy needs relate to nutrient timing
* How to maximize protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake by using nutrient timing
If you are using the shake as a meal replacement then you want one with more fat. First figure out what your macro nutrient breakdown for each meal should be, then find a powder that fits those ratios. If you are using the shake as a post workout meal then you want almost no fat, with higher glycemic carbs and easy absorbed proteins.
I have a couple of different kinds of powders that I use. There's also the option of getting a normal whey protein powder and then adding things to it like flax oil or fruit to meet the your ratios.
In the end I would agree with Jason B, only use supplements when you don't have real food available. It's always better to get natural protein sources.
numerous types of protein will be sufficient assuming you meet your requirement of indispensable amino acids
including quality protein foods (lean meats, dairy), shakes - whey, casein, MPI, WPI, could consider protien combining - match proteins with complimentary amino acids
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