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Mixing proteins? - 8/10/2003 10:36:28 AM

WDNinABQ

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Hey all,

I'm fairly new to weight training (I just started 6 weeks ago after seven years of doing little more exercise than the 12-inch hoagie press during Browns games on Sundays), and I seem to stumble on 2-3 new questions every day. It looks like these forums ought to be a big help... Anyway, this question is about the way I've been taking my protein pre and post workout:

The way I've been doing it (for about a week now) is to take a scoop (20g) of whey protein about 30-60 minutes before lifting (this is first thing in the morning, right when I wake up), then right after I'm done lifting I mix 2 scoops whey with one part of a soy protein meal replacement shake (15g soy protein) with some skim milk and a bit of fruit, and I count that as my first meal of the day.

Is there anything wrong (or non-optimal) with this routine?

Also, I'm familiar with the 1-1.5g of protein per pound of body weight maxim, but I've never been clear if that is per pound of lean body weight or overall body weight. For a guy like me (260#, 34%) that's a difference of about 100g/day.

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RE: Mixing proteins? - 8/14/2003 8:26:48 AM

Marc David

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quote:

after seven years of doing little more exercise than the 12-inch hoagie press during Browns games on Sundays

Now that is funny.

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Is there anything wrong (or non-optimal) with this routine?

Forget the soy protein. Go for a whey.. soy does not have as high of a biological value as whey and it's not as efficient for what you need. Especially after your workout.

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I'm familiar with the 1-1.5g of protein per pound of body weight maxim, but I've never been clear if that is per pound of lean body weight or overall body weight.

Overall body weight. As you lean up, decrease the protein until it keeps within the standard ranges. Protein does have a tendency to help you lose weight. That is, good quality protein in the right amounts as you suggest above.

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