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What do I mean when I say that protein powders make me sick? Well I don't mean it literally of course. I just mean that it's gotten really boring because I have to drink the same shakes every day. So do you really have to drink these products if you want to gain muscle?
My answer would be no way. As you probably know, you have to combine weight training with a proper meal plan to grow muscle. That diet must include sufficient calories and lots of protein (as well as healthy carbohydrates and fats, believe it or not). Most of your diet should come from solid foods. Eggs, fish, chicken, and other sources provide you with tastier ways to get your protein, but you will need a lot of it! That's where it gets tricky. If you're planning on building large amounts of muscle, you'll have to take in lots of protein. The exact amount will depend on lots of factors including your current weight, your exact muscle building goals, and your metabolism.
However, many muscle experts and bodybuilding gurus will tell you that your protein requirements will be quite high such as 1.5 g of protein per pound of body weight. That's a lot of protein! Beginners can especially find it challenging to get enough protein in their diet. It's easy to see how protein shakes could supplement your diet.
But what about the boring taste of protein shakes? Well, you can try different Brands for one thing, but you might still be disappointed by the bland taste. Of course, a simple thing you can do to improve the taste is to add some kind of flavor to your otherwise bland shakes. Fruit, peanut butter, flax seeds, even chocolate (but watch that sugar!) can add some much needed zest to your daily routine. An even better option might be to find a set of protein shake recipes that will spice up your drinks and make your diet a little more exciting. While you're at it, you might as well pick a comprehensive muscle building program that includes specific exercises in other tips on how to put on large amounts of muscle safely and efficiently.
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