New at working out, unsure about protein shakes, so what should I take, if anything?

[Iamathinker]

I'm only a couple of weeks into working out in my life. I have always been very thin with very little muscle tone, but now I'm looking to gain some muscle and have definition.

I am a very inconsistent eater (don't always eat every meal of the day and don't always make the healthy choices when I do), so I do need the protein cause I'm definitely not getting enough.

WHat would be the best way to conveniently get enough protein and/or vitamins to build my muscles?

[Rahdle]

I have a good amount of experience in this area and can save you a lot of trouble. Skip the protein shakes and just eat some full and meaty meals here and there. If you work out (or work at anything) hard enough, your body will crave more filling meals. And those meals (ideally beef, chicken, fish) along with anything else, will help you gain the muscle you are looking for. Also, whole chocolate milk is a GREAT helper in that area as well. Like really though, drink at least a glass of specifically whole chocolate milk along with working out and you will gain muscle.
One last thing I want to emphasize is that simply working out and going through the motions will make all this effort for nothing. You need to push yourself to your limits to grow any muscle at all. Your muscles will only grow bigger or toner if you tear them up first. (Not tear like in half) but if you are not sore or drained after your workout, you're better off to go watch tv instead cuz you will make no headway.

Do work
Eat food
Drink chocolate milk

And I promise you will get good results

[Iamathinker]

Thanks

[Rahdle]

No problem. Good luck 🤓👍

[Polocrew]

Lmao at these nerds comments, You need.8protein/pound of your bodyweight and chocolate milk won't be ideal.

Buy ON

[RachelBrigs]

She does not need 8 grams of protein per pound.. no one does. That's ridiculous.

[Polocrew]

@RachelBrigs lol To build muscles after noob gains, everyone does. That's bod requirement when you really in it and since chicks don't have ts as guys, They'd need it even more to build em.

[RachelBrigs]

No. If you actually research it, medical advice says you don't need more than about a gram of protein per pound. You can actually consume too much protein.

[RachelBrigs]

Wait. Did you mean.8 or 8?

[Polocrew]

@RachelBrigs and that's what I said? 0.8

[RachelBrigs]

Sorry, totally read that as 8 and I thought you were crazy

[Doyoueven]

The ideal is to try and get your nutrients through healthy food, since supps can't do what food does. But I get where you come from, since I eat about 2 meals a day when I'm busy (which is most days), so it's hard to get enough protein etc. I use Evox 100% Whey and it defs worked for me.

That being said, I've been lifting for about 2 years now and started using whey about 9 months ago. First focus on figuring your work-out out and finding what works for you. If you don't lift a lot or only use light weights and you're not really bothered about making progress and lifting more, you don't need the extra protein.

[Iamathinker]

Thanks for your help. I do want to make progress and lift more, but since I started with basically no muscle tone than for me it's less than what one would expect.

[Doyoueven]

I think you shouldn't be too worried about extra protein for now, first get used to weight lifting. My appetite increased so much :P Once you've been at it for a while and still feel like you need protein, do research on brands and types of protein before actually buying as it can be quite intimidating. Also don't over complicate things. Unless you want to do it professionally, I think stuff like pre- and post-workouts, BCAA's etc. are unnecessary. Enjoy and good luck!

[idkwtftoputhere]

Start eating more (increase your carb intake) and I don't think it's really a good idea to just rely on protein shakes as your primary method of obtaining protein. Eat leans meats (assuming you're not vegetarian/vegan?). I know you mentioned being an inconsistent eater but that's going to hold you back in losing fat and building muscle so you should fix that

[idkwtftoputhere]

lean meat***

[Iamathinker]

I'm not looking to lose any fat at all, I am just wanting to build muscle. I'll make a plan to be a better eater. Thanks for your help.

[WeaponZero]

Avoid shakes if you can get it from real food. Fish, white meat poultry are the ideal. Legumes, nuts, whole grains are also good choices. I'm pescetarian and I still have no trouble hitting 100+ grams of protein a day.

[Iamathinker]

Thank you for your help. I think I am going to just start off by eating right as you and others have suggested.

[goretcki]

You need.6 to 1 gram times your goal weight of protein each day. Lots of fruits and veggies and a multivitamin doesn't hurt. If you get all the macros you need by the end of the day, it's fine. You can get protein easily from meat, dairy, lentils, and grains

[ConsultantIsBack]

Eat wholesome foods. Meats, oats and grains, eggs. Good luck!

[Iamathinker]

Thanks for your help, I definitely need to get my eating on track.

[ATPPC]

Look up: PC Strawberry Crème Whey Protein Isolate Protein Drink Mix

Something with packaging like that.

Avoid all the stuff with thunderbolts and flashy packaging. They usually have extra stuff added that's unnatural and potentially unhealthy.

[es20490446e]

There are three ingredients of training performance:
1. Abundance of sleep (about 9 hours)
2. Plenty of fruit (10-15 pieces a day)
3. A training plan based in science not opinions (https://tinyurl. com/3w2ey3a)

[es20490446e]

That said human body is very bad at getting protein from animal sources, specially if cooked. And very good at taking it from soft fibres, like those found in fruit.

I train six times a day, I am a professional trainer, I have developed my own training app, and I am hot as hell.

[justbanANNAz]

i've never used em. not into the idea, that's fitness freak stuff. i think as long as ur eating foods high in proteins, ur diet is clean and ur exercising well + drinking water, u can't go wrong.

[Phoenix98]

Really for someone like you just good nutrition will do it protein shakes are more for body builders then anything else.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

eat chicken
drink protein shit
i personally drink boost... that shit good!

[Iamathinker]

I'll look into it. Thanks

[es20490446e]

A study shown that big muscles built artificially are less attractive that just been training for health.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@es20490446e what the fuck are you talking about?

[es20490446e]

Over complication.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@es20490446e you aren't even making sense

[es20490446e]

I think so :P

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@es20490446e you think wrong

[es20490446e]

Facts speak louder than words.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@es20490446e what facts? you didn't say anything

[es20490446e]

My body does.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@es20490446e how is eating food and drinking stuff with protein artificial? that's literally how you gain muscle. you don't simply just grow muscle. that's not how the human body works

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@es20490446e your body does what? shut up, bruh

[es20490446e]

Once you take the protein you need, more protein does nothing.

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

@es20490446e cool

[Sabretooth]

just set a goal and exercise after ever meal. this way, you can avoid going crazy and not get fat,

[Fingold]

Go to gnc they will set you up.

[Iamathinker]

Thanks for your help.