Pure protein powder

JuneBug6693
JuneBug6693 Posts: 7 Member
edited 4:02PM in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
How many times do I use it a day? I'm 5'6 and 124 lbs. I want to gain muscle and gain weight: I just bought some and know nothin about it.

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  • Rose18l
    Rose18l Posts: 147 Member
    I look at my total protein intake and supplement where needed.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    JuneBug6693 wrote: »
    How many times do I use it a day? I'm 5'6 and 124 lbs. I want to gain muscle and gain weight: I just bought some and know nothin about it.

    Use it if you can't hit your protein goal with actual food.

    I use powder once a week or so just to balance my macros
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Protein can be a quick and convenient way to help you hit your protein goal. I use it once a day usually. More when I'm cutting and less when I'm trying to gain since I typically have no issues hitting my protein goals with so many calories.

    If you are trying to gain, make sure you are eating in a surplus.
  • avadahm
    avadahm Posts: 111 Member
    I drink protein after a workout or if I was low on a breakfast (calorie boost, too). I always need a little help hitting protein goals when I’m working out.

    Try smoothies if you’re just looking for calories.
  • JuneBug6693
    JuneBug6693 Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks, everyone. Would I put one scoop in a smoothie?
  • Okiludy
    Okiludy Posts: 558 Member
    JuneBug6693 wrote: »
    Thanks, everyone. Would I put one scoop in a smoothie?

    Use it to make muffins, or add it to milk and use with cereal, or put it with a can of diet root beer (weird but yummy if vanilla protein). There are a ton of things you can do with it. If you do a google search for "whey protein recipes I'm sure you can find some inspiration.
  • Davidsdottir
    Davidsdottir Posts: 1,285 Member
    I throw a scoop of vanilla into the blender with 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup OJ, and frozen mango. Tastes like an Orange Julius.
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