MichaFran wrote: »

I'm very new to weights! I'd like to build muscle, but I'm not sure how to figure supplements and protein amounts (as a woman). Any tips? I am a little confused by all the info out there!

Dropdeadkate is a lifter, I would send her a message!

If you're brand new aim for about 30g of protein a meal. I try for 1g of protein per lb of lean body weight (about 150 a day)

The only supplements I have found useful are protein powder and fish oil. I don't do pre workouts or amino acids or whatever.

If you want to a more personalized macro calculation just Google "macro calculator" and use one. I use the one on bodybuilding.com but there are several others.

As for women lifting weights, once you're used to it go as heavy as you can. I emphasize that you start light and focus on your form for the first few weeks to avoid injury. Don't worry about bulking women do not have high enough testosterone levels to bulk like a man. Muscle burns way more calories so even after you lift you are burning them.

macronutrients ie proten, fat, carbohydrates. main sources of nutrition