Thread: How often must I drink proteins

You never "have" to drink protein.

IainDaniel is right. That being said, protein drinks are beneficial at 4 specific times. #1 when you first wake up in the morning. Your body is in a catabolic state and you need fast digesting protein= Whey. #2 half hour before workout. #3 immediately postworkout. This is probably the most important time. Don't forget to add fast digesting carbs. #4 before you go to sleep. Casein works the best at this time as it is a slower digesting protein. You can take low fat cottage cheese instead of Casein at night. Hope that helps.

You still need adequate amount of quality protein from Chicken, Lean beef, fish, Eggs & soy. Aim for atleast a gm of protein per Lb of bodyweight. I go for more like 1.5.

IMO you drink protein as a suppliment.. if you aren't getting adequate protein from your regular diet.

My feeling is that you shouldn't get more than 40% of your proteins from shakes. Your body wasn't designed to drink its food. On your off days? Absolutely! You need protein all the time if you want to grow your muscles because your body cannot produce protein. You must supply it all day long. That is why you are supposed to have 1 serving of protein per meal.

Hey Matt,

I understand that I must eat proteins all day, but is there any kind of rule that one might eat more proteins on training days than on off days? for example if I get 150 gram of protein on training days, is it enough to eat 100 grams on off days?

Just eat the same as your workout day. Don't make things too complicated. This isn't rocket science.

Is it your boy?

mine is 10 days old