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Is it okay for females to use protein powder everyday?

time2change14
time2change14 Posts: 70
edited February 2 in Food and Nutrition
Hi guys. I am 20 and my sister is 17. We bought protein powder to increase our protein intake. We want to use it everyday. It's the whey protein powder from body fortress. It has 26 grams of protein. Would it be okay for us to use it everyday?

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  • mkphotogirl
    mkphotogirl Posts: 55 Member
    the key is to stay within your calories and macros. i had a protein deficiency in my diet, so i started using whey protein in my smoothies. however, i don't do it every day anymore -- just after a really big workout or when i know my daily intake can handle it. i'm on a deficit right now though to lose another 10 pounds.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I have recently started using it almost everyday as well. In my breakfast smoothies specifically. Helps me get to my 128g of protein that I need...

    I also recently bought protein bars...20g in each.

    I do this mainly as I am starting a heavy lifting program...and I need the extra.

    But as said before if you stay within your calories why not...
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    You will just pee out the extra. However, unless you're vegetarian, you're probably getting more than enough protein with your current diet.
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