Protein // Diet and musclebuilding?

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Im at a point now where I workout 3-5X a week using a bowflex - all isolation exercises. I add to that with a cardio routine that is a split workout (15 mins before and after weights) on an eliptical. The workout length is about an hour to 1.5 hrs total. My question is how to use the protein powders - how often/ day should I be taking protein in and more importantly, when? My goal is to reduce overall body fat and increase or show off the muscle mass I already have.

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Cutting itself is not so difficult. It principally requires that you just not eat. You cannot live on protein powders alone, they will poison you. Nor, can you be perfectly "cut" all the time. It's just not healthy. 6 pack OK, always 8 pack...well that's really pushing the fat down, and only the most superior natural athlete can keep their fat that low and be healthy.

I don't reccomend using information of the internet to do this sort of thing. I reccomend the book "Power" by Dr. Hatfield for most fitness question (I think it has a new edition). As far as cutting goes, find a product and follow the directions. oh, ya, always ask your doctor...

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Protein powders do not help u .. it has only plaibo effect.

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You need a gram of protein per pound of muscle. Not your total weight, but just muscle weight. You need to get on a BMI meter to calculate that. You should take protein both BEFORE (30 minutes) and AFTER a weight workout. Before gives your muscles energy for a more intense workout, after gives your muscles food to start growing/repairing. You should limit protein powders to 30-40% of your intake--the rest should be natural sources.

I'm not sure

Use protein powder right after you work out. I would say you have about a half hour window when your body is primed to take it. I wouldn't just take it then though. I usually do 3 protein shakes a day along with lean protein like chicken and fish, and egg whites. I only have my carbs in the morning in Oatmeal.
If you want to build mass I am not to sure how you would go about it as I am already pretty big. I would go with low rep higher weight when lifting, and you can also include a weight gainer to increase mass.

As far as the protein shakes go I would recommend "CytoSport, Muscle Milk". All their flavours are great, especially their Creme Brulee, it is killer!!!
I'll post a link to where i order from, but I am up in Canada. Find a nutrition house with this stuff. It is honestly worth it!

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Good Luck!!

Protein 3 times a day (minimum). First thing in the morning, within 15 minutes of finishing your workout and right before you go to bed. Put 5 grams of glutamine in each shake. Add water right before you drink the shake and drink it within 20 seconds of shaking it. Eat protein bars too. Also lean protein such as boneless skinless chicken breast, tuna etc. Try to get at least 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight.
Forget the bow flex and join a gym. Use only free weights - no machines. Get a programs from someone who knows what they are talking about. Probably not a personal trainer as most of them only know one program they give everyone.
Go as heavy as you can, with lower reps. Try pyramiding (1st set 10 reps, 2nd - 8 reps, 3rd - 6 reps, 4th - 10 reps go heavy enough that this is all you can lift)
Good luck.

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