whey protein powder

linsey76A
linsey76A Posts: 102
in Food and Nutrition
if i were to try to add some whey protein to my diet, how many times a day should i do it? i don't know for sure yet if i will, but i am considering it.

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  • Docmahi
    Docmahi Posts: 1,603 Member
    depends how much protein you are getting - if you are doing resistance training a rule of thumb is 1gram per pound of lean body weight. so for me I'm 200 lbs lean weight is probably around 160-170lbs so i try and get 165g a day, so I take whey just to make sure I hit that number if I am short
  • LemonMint6
    LemonMint6 Posts: 76
    It depends on why you are doing it. I drink some either before or after a work out because I typically don't like to eat something solid before or I'm too busy to make something after. Or, since I count my macros if I am especially low on protein and don't have meat handy, I would drink it then. Hope that helps.
  • Corkline
    Corkline Posts: 107
    I do it because I don't eat enough protein. Normally I'll put a scoop in my smoothie at breakfast, and have a second one wheni get back from the gym.
  • drusilla126
    drusilla126 Posts: 478 Member
    I have a protein shake post-workout. Whey protein is just a supplement if you're not getting enough protein through your regular diet, it won't do anything magical nor will it hurt either.

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