I am currently on a 4 days a week workout program based on my schedule/goal etc.
I have couple questions about protein supplements though.
On days that I workout:
Around 5:30pm, I’ll take some protein supplement with water.
Around 6:00pm, I workout for 30 minutes or so.
Around 6:30pm, after the workout, is about time for my dinner. But I also know I should take some protein supplements after this, and I plan on adding creatine to this as well.
So what do I do? Take protein/creatine supplement AND the meal at the same time? Or just one or the other?
On days I don’t work out:
When do I take protein supplement and creatine??
I’m not trying to bulk up or anything. I am just trying to be fit, and above all else, be healthy.
I am currently on a 4 days a week workout program based on my schedule/goal etc.
I have couple questions about protein supplements though.
On days that I workout:
Around 5:30pm, I’ll take some protein supplement with water.
Around 6:00pm, I workout for 30 minutes or so.
Around 6:30pm, after the workout, is about time for my dinner. But I also know I should take some protein supplements after this, and I plan on adding creatine to this as well.
So what do I do? Take protein/creatine supplement AND the meal at the same time? Or just one or the other?
On days I don’t work out:
When do I take protein supplement and creatine??
I’m not trying to bulk up or anything. I am just trying to be fit, and above all else, be healthy.
Your help will be appreciated.
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in my opinion, protein supplements are not a necessary product, they are a convenience product…
if you don’t have time to prepare a meal then protein supps are a great thing, but real food beats any food replacement supp hands down…
I am currently on a 4 days a week workout program based on my schedule/goal etc.
I have couple questions about protein supplements though.
On days that I workout:
Around 5:30pm, I’ll take some protein supplement with water.
Around 6:00pm, I workout for 30 minutes or so.
Around 6:30pm, after the workout, is about time for my dinner. But I also know I should take some protein supplements after this, and I plan on adding creatine to this as well.
So what do I do? Take protein/creatine supplement AND the meal at the same time? Or just one or the other?
On days I don’t work out:
When do I take protein supplement and creatine??
I’m not trying to bulk up or anything. I am just trying to be fit, and above all else, be healthy.
Your help will be appreciated.
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You need carbs and protein before and after working out. What’s in this supplement ?
If you want to use supplements, use Surge right after workouts and then eat a good meal about 60 minutes later.
I do agree with the other poster that supplements are purely for convenience.
For your off days it really doesn’t matter when you take them. It is a good idea to drink some Metabolic Drive shake before bedtime, as the protein in it is slow-absorbing.
workout - one ephedrine tab @ 25mg + sip on either water or water/gatorade mix (gatorade is too sweet for me so I mix in down with equal amounts of water)
post workout - two large chicken breasts w/BBQ sauce, large baked potato w/sour cream, large bowl of mixed veggies, water…
protein shakes are a convenience food only…if you’re appetite is crap but you know you need to get in more protein/calories then chug down a shake…otherwise (if you have enough time) eat regular food…