What are the benefits and downsides of whey protein?

I’m a scrawny guy who is trying to add a little more substance to my upper body, but I don’t want that substance to be fat. I’m kind of an ignoramus when it comes to all of this health and fitness stuff. I don’t belong to a gym or have any kind of physical fitness mentor, but am doing my best with a mediocre weight set that I have at home by myself. I’m considering using whey protein, but I’m concerned that my work out is not hard core enough for that to be useful for me or that it might just give me a fat stomach. Can anyone out there give me some guidance and some practical advice?

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CDRN on 2010/04/29 at 11:40

Whey protein will not make you fat. Drinking the protein after a weight workout will help your muscles grow and regenerate. Working out with weights is the best way to gain and make sure you do at least 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps. You must do the exercise till the muscle fatigues. It should fatigue near the end of the reps. If not then you need to up the weight. Each time you lift weights it tears the muscles very minutely .This tear then heals with more muscle. Drinking protein powder after a workout helps the muscle heal and regenerate. You should eat at least every 2 to 3 hours. Protein like chicken, fish, beans, nuts are excellent sources besides the powder. Also eating vegetables and salads are also good sources of vitamins and minerals. Make sure you eat breakfast , snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. I am a 49 year old female and have been working out for the past 3 years. I had a personal trainer who helped me lose alot of weight. I eat 6 times a day and have kept my weight off. I work out with weights 3 times a week and do a cardio session once a week. Good luck

jspercoyne on 2010/04/29 at 11:40

as long as your not fat push ups and sit ups wil make u stronger. about 200 a day should do it

CDRN on 2010/04/29 at 11:40

Whey protein will not make you fat. Drinking the protein after a weight workout will help your muscles grow and regenerate. Working out with weights is the best way to gain and make sure you do at least 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps. You must do the exercise till the muscle fatigues. It should fatigue near the end of the reps. If not then you need to up the weight. Each time you lift weights it tears the muscles very minutely .This tear then heals with more muscle. Drinking protein powder after a workout helps the muscle heal and regenerate. You should eat at least every 2 to 3 hours. Protein like chicken, fish, beans, nuts are excellent sources besides the powder. Also eating vegetables and salads are also good sources of vitamins and minerals. Make sure you eat breakfast , snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. I am a 49 year old female and have been working out for the past 3 years. I had a personal trainer who helped me lose alot of weight. I eat 6 times a day and have kept my weight off. I work out with weights 3 times a week and do a cardio session once a week. Good luck
jspercoyne on 2010/04/29 at 11:40

as long as your not fat push ups and sit ups wil make u stronger. about 200 a day should do it

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