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Originally Posted by Turbo>NA
I completely agree..
I dont only take liquid protein daily, my friend said you need all types of protein to build strength so the musle wont get sued to the protein. Shakes, Meat, Bars, etc.. high protein meals is what I do. But its really hard, losing weight was so easy for me, because all I had to do was run!
Building muscle is 1000000x harder, because you need meals with high protein and low fat which is hard to do not to mention the daily weight lifting exercises.
Wheres the easy button!!!??  |
Good body composition AND health are never easy and don't always run together. The comment by your friend regarding protein sources is not correct. The body much prefers whole foods to processed anything as that is what it is designed to break down, assimilate, and eliminate. Changing the animal food (protein, fat source) you eat daily would be smart as you would avoid food intolerances that develop when consuming the same food over and over.
You need more than protein, and you do not want low fat IMO despite the bullshit that is marketed. Fat has over twice the energy that carbohydrates or protein do (9 calories per gram vs 4 calories per gram). You cannot make all of your steroidal hormones, including testosterone, without fat. You cannot absorb fat soluble vitamins, repair the brain/skin, or make healthy cell walls. If you're looking to gain weight (or lose weight), healthy fats should be plentiful in your diet.
Carbohydrate is important as well but you need to know what kind and when to eat it. Carbohydrate intake has a sharp influence on insulin which is a very strong anabolic hormone. However, insulin is also a fat storage hormone so you have to know when to and when not to spike insulin.
I feel you're overdoing the protein powder. The nutrients in it are suspect. Realize that the body doesn't recognize calories as much as it does nutrients. People can eat an entire bag of potato chips and still not feel full despite multiple hundred of calories. Why? Zero nutrients; you give the body nothing. Ever seen someone eat 5 steaks at a sitting. Never. The steak is so nutrient packed you get full quickly. It's the difference between eating and nourishing yourself.
I've rambled enough. PM me if you think I can help you. Don't want to make this thread a conversation between you and I.