Protien Suppss.

[LittleBigs]

Well,

After a long cutting period i would like to gain some really nice lean muscle mass.....and im thinking about upping the protien level and i need some advise on like what type of protien i need. I am 16 years of age and workout intensely and run almost 2.5 miles a day at a pretty fast paise.

But, I really dont want to ruin what ihave done. I dont want to lose the really nice tone in my stomach.....and i dont want to add to the little pudge at the lower ab part( reall would like to tone that up) but anyways....


What could i get and what will not make me gain fat? Will i get a little fat from taking the protein or because i workout and run and play basketball everday from 4 to 6 pretty intensely will this decrease my chances of getting that fat.

Thanks to all!

[LittleBigs]

Sorry to be pushy....but i really kinda need to know because im going to want to buy this stuff soon.


Oh, and I really would like to boost my muscle gain but not like fat but like lean.....should or should i not experiment with creatine..?

[Mean Machine]

If you have been cutting and ready to bulk again your going to put on body fat period. In order to make increases in muscle size you have to feed the body sufficiently enough thus fat deposits occur also thus the need to cut at the end. No way round it im afraid.

[NateDawg]

Get a jug of whey protien. Avoid soy. You can also try casien before bed, but whey along with the protien found in your regular diet should do the trick. Try to find a low carb blend of whey protien in order to avoid adding too many calories to your diet.

If you try creatine, you will hold more water which could give you the pudgy look you don't want at the moment.

[LittleBigs]

oh alrighty , well i guess i will look for the whey and any ideas on muscle milk?

[LittleBigs]

oh and why not soy because i found one with very low carbs and its perfect for my diet and it has 22 g of protein per scoop.....

[NateDawg]

Soy contains phytoestrogens. There are many benefits to having soy in one's diet, especially for menopausal women. However, since you're looking to increase muscle mass and keep your fat level low, you probably don't want an increase in your estrogen levels.

[eqpfunk]

Don't buy cheap ass whey either. I tried a tub of Costco brand and it tasted like crap. Optimum Nutrition 100% whey is good. Metabolic Drive and Grow! from biotest are also good. Muscle milk is good too, but it's more of a meal replacement and it's kind of pricey. I'd say in order to stay lean but build muscle, you want to stick to a pure whey protein with low fat and carbs.

As for creatine, it's great for strength gains and makes your muscles feel fuller. It basically does 2 things: 1. Allows you to do more work in the gym (once your muscles are loaded up with creatine you will have the energy to practically double your workout) 2. It pumps your muscles up with more water which helps to make your muscle contractions shorter and increases your strength. I find it also bloats me a little bit. I would say give it a try though. It's perfectly safe and is one of the few supplements that gives noticable results.

[NateDawg]

Originally Posted by eqpfunk

Don't buy cheap ass whey either. I tried a tub of Costco brand and it tasted like crap.

I use SportPharma from CostCo. Works great for me. I've had worse tasting. It's hard to beat getting a 6lb jug for under $20. 22g of protien per serving and 97 servings in the container.

[eqpfunk]

Originally Posted by NateDawg

I use SportPharma from CostCo. Works great for me. I've had worse tasting. It's hard to beat getting a 6lb jug for under $20. 22g of protien per serving and 97 servings in the container.

Aah they must have a new brand. The stuff i got was just this generic chocolate stuff that was just funky. Not meant for human consumption. Maybe I'll try the sportpharma stuff. It is cheap as hell.

[NateDawg]

They've got vanilla and chocolate. I usually keep 2 chocolates and one vanilla on hand. One of each flavor for the house and chocolate at work.

The vanilla comes in handy for stuff like oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, and smoothies.

[LittleBigs]

well the soy im looking at doesnt contain any fat its 100 calores and low carb in one scoop

so i dk i might try it just to seee what happens

[eqpfunk]

Originally Posted by LittleBigs

well the soy im looking at doesnt contain any fat its 100 calores and low carb in one scoop

so i dk i might try it just to seee what happens

There are a ton of articles on here and other boards about how males should stay away from high amounts of Soy. It increases estrogen levels in men among other side effects. Unless you're a woman, avoid soy! Do a search on Soy.

[LittleBigs]

alright fine .....what should i get then that is low or no fat and low carbs that is not soy???

[eqpfunk]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html

or

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=459252

[LittleBigs]

well i think i might go with the whey from t-nation ..... and so its probably alomst impossible for me to keep a nice toned stomach that i have even with doing a ton of cardo and just do what i do but step it up harder and more intense

[NateDawg]

The SportPharma whey that I get from CostCo has 2g carbs and 2g fat. Low enough?

[LittleBigs]

HAHA ya i guess, can you get it anywhere else??I mean i can get to a vitamin world, ukrops kroger and maybe gnc

[LittleBigs]

well and how many times a day max should you take whey and when?

[eqpfunk]

there is no "max", you could have a shake at every meal if you were so inclined. I usally take it after my workout with some carbs, sometimes in the morning with oatmeal, and after dinner for dessert. You should try to take in 1.5 to 2grams of protein per lb of bodyweight, so if you weigh 200 lbs, try to take in 350 to 400g of protein.