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I can’t remember what I weight. Probably about 14 stone.
When I have a protein shake I tend to put about 3/4 scoops in so about 25-30g per scoop.
I read an interesting article about only consuming protein before lunch as the effects of the protein work best after a workout. And subsequent protein didnt really do a lot
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Worth weighing yourself and getting the amounts right .
Are you saying three quarters of a scoop or three to four scoops? The body can only really process so much protein in one go. 30-40 grams per meal / shake seems to be about optimum. The article above goes into the whys and the science of it.
I couldn't go into a hard workout without eating plenty before hand . It'd ruin me
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As muscle repairs and builds for days after a workout, I would have thought being able to eat sufficient/excess protein every day would be better?
I do have a protein shake after a workout/training, but with a bit of faster acting carbs than oats.
35g of protein powder, 200ml of lactose free milk + 100ml water.Probably because I read somewhere that protein with fast acting carbs can draw protein to your muscles sooner after a workout.
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I read an interesting article about only consuming protein before lunch as the effects of the protein work best after a workout. And subsequent protein didnt really do a lot
You're not there yet, this may be relevant to elite/trained people to a marginal extent but for someone who is just starting 5x5 you're over thinking it.
My advice would be to look at your daily and weekly totals - as long as you're not doing anything silly like eating all your food on the 7th day you really won't notice much of a difference when you consume your protein.The first few months of your 5x5 gains are going to be CNS adaptations, you're 14 stone so you have the muscle mass there to cover the first few months of progression, your body is just learning how to use it. Once CNS is firing optimally you'll start adding muscle and need extra protein but at the moment your body isn't thinking "oh shit, I better put on some muscle size"
Lift, eat donuts and pizza 🍩
Starting to bulk now is good, means you'll be ready to cut come early spring ready for summer hols guns out.
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General received wisdom is to consume around 2 - 2.2g protein for every KG of bodyweight (0.8-1g per pound) . protein should equate to 30-40% or your calorie intake. This can vary somewhat based on the individual and goals , but it's a good starting figure
Here's a decent article on the subject:
https://legionathletics.com/how-much-protein-do-i-need
I'm somewhere between 90-95kg atm . I eat around 200g of protein per day . This is spread across 3 meals and 3 protein powder shakes , s0 ~33g of protein for each (it's too much protein powder really, but it's quick and convenient).