Whey Protein/ Supplements Effect -HELP!!

Today I was talking to a guy in the gym and when he was intaking whey protein we had a conversation about its effects, and I concluded that protein will effect my structure in long terms. I am 154 lbs and 170cm and I am going to start the 5x5 routine, and I wanted to ask wether his ideas are true or not. Another question is that I want a main source of protein, will it be protein supplements or amino acid pills or what??

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No more than 20% of your protein intake should be from liquids is the general guideline.

Two shakes per day is fine, one upon wakening and one post-workout.

Protein doesn't harm your body, you won't and can't grow without protein. Protein repairs muscle tissue.

Weight in pounds X 0.8 = your protein requirements per day. Chicken is probably the best source of protein.

If you're 200lbs, you should aim for 200lbs but if you fall short by 20-30g, I wouldn't beat myself up over it. My training manual actually recommends that you should only consume 0.8-1g of protein per kg of bodyweight but I don't believe personally that is nearly enough.

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if growing up is mostly about protein, then why does bulking have to do mostly with carbs?? I mean why doesnt it have to be all about protein instead of eating huge amounts of carbs??

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Carbohydrates should be 55-65% of your caloric needs. Carbohydrates are the most important nutrient for exercising muscle but protein is what repairs the muscle damaged during the workout.

Stored carbohydrates, in the form of glycogen, are the primary fuel source for exercise. It's recommended that you get about 2.7g of carbohydrates per lb of bodyweight depended upon the activity level. So carbohydrates are your fuel source for exercising, but you cannot repair without protein.

Here's the recommended nutrient intakes.

Protein --- 12-20% of your calories
Carbohydrates --- 55-65% of your calories
Fats --- 25-30% of your calories

Of course it's depended upon goals and metabolism, but that's the general guideline.

You need ideally both to build muscle, but the two play separate roles. Protein isn't a primary source of energy but repairs damaged muscle tissue and carbohydrates (preferably complex carbohydrates) are the primary energy source of exercising muscles, so the two both play vital roles but both are necessary to build muscle.

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So guys, if I want to cut, how much whey protein should I be taking? I currently am not taking any supplements but I'd be interested if it can help me cut down faster. I am currently just doing alot of cardio with some weights in.

I watch my diet so I eat 500 calorie less than my maintenance. So any supplements to speed up the cut?

-Mike

Basically replace a portion of meat with your whey drink, best time being post workout. (Although I still advise you have a full proper meal 2 hours after your 'whey meal' if it is indeed post workout)

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Main source of protein should be from solid foods: Chicken, Fish, Red Meat, Nuts etc.
Supplemental Sources of Protein: Whey, Caseinate, etc.

That's how it works, its called a supplement because it's supposed to be a, supplemental additive to an already protein saturated diet. It does not replace by any means.

My macronutrient splits: 60 pro, 15 carb, 25 fat. 

Current Supplements: Multi, Whey, Caffeine, BCAA, Vitamin C, Calcium
Current Cycle: Strength

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