Should i eat Protein?

Iceman90 SG

I am 1.65-1.67 tall. 65kg. Not very small size.

But hope to have bigger muscle la.

Few pointers why i am still considering.

1. Might get fatter instead of fitter

2. Lots of pimper ( as it is very heaty )

3. Scare will get and look shorter.

Endurehardships SG

I am about the same height with you and I am 85kg.You are too thin and need protein to gain some weight.

Iceman90 SG

I am not too skinny lo. Average size now. But dunno should eat to gt bigger muscle ma.

TrueHeart SG

I am 1.65-1.67 tall. 65kg. Not very small size.

But hope to have bigger muscle la.

Few pointers why i am still considering.

1. Might get fatter instead of fitter

2. Lots of pimper ( as it is very heaty )

3. Scare will get and look shorter.

Hi Iceman90,

There is no need for you to eat protein to build up your muscles. The most important things are to have an effective diet and workout plan, they will be more useful than just eating any sort of body building supplements.

Cheers.

maskedangel SG

Hi Iceman90,

Cheers.

Have to disagree with u.

Protein is essential in growing + maintaining of muscles.
Protein doesnt have to be in a form of body building supplements.
Chicken, fish, meats, soya, all of them are also rich in protein.

No effective diet will succeed without protein.

TrueHeart SG

No effective diet will succeed without protein.

Hi maskedangel,

I am sorry if I did not put my words properly which has resulted in a slight misunderstanding. What I meant is that there is no need to have special protein intakes ( Protein Bars, Powders...etc. ) to promote muscle growth.

Cheers.

Lokey SG

I am 1.65-1.67 tall. 65kg. Not very small size.

But hope to have bigger muscle la.

Few pointers why i am still considering.

1. Might get fatter instead of fitter

2. Lots of pimper ( as it is very heaty )

3. Scare will get and look shorter.

1. protein unlike carbo and fat, will not be stored in the body. So eating extra will not result in fattening. but it is surely will be wastage if you are not utilizing what you eat.

2. Protein will not cause heatiness. Anyway "whey" protein, is just milk power, soya power is from soya beans

3. you are quite big size, I suggest you might want to slim down.

maskedangel SG

iceman, u will look shorter if u bulk up.
imo, u are at a right weight to start a regular routine ,respective to your height.

Bubblyl3 SG

1.65 gain muscles ==> will look like potatoes de. Mai la. tone up muscle will do.. don't gain muscles bulk ==> potatoes

Will look like shorty.

eagle SG

Hi maskedangel,

Cheers.

there's no need to, agreed... Powders are just a cheaper way to take in protein without eating so much meat...

For most people, there's no need for protein supplements... unless you are doing like 120kg squats and 140kg deadlifts....

mrvictor SG

I am about the same height with you and I am 85kg.You are too thin and need protein to gain some weight.

dude, you are severely overweight. bet you can't do chinups

mrvictor SG

it's best to take the following supplements

1) Protein Shakes for long term muscle growth

2) Creatine for strength in the gym

3) Nitric Oxide for strength and temporary size

4) Glutamine for quick recovery

5) Mass gainer for calories

eagle SG

dude, you are severely overweight. bet you can't do chinups

like that I also overweight :(

but I can do 12 chin ups

mrvictor SG

like that I also overweight :(

but I can do 12 chin ups

sorry, i wasn't directing this at you. i was just a bit irritated that people with BMI > 21 call those with good BMI scrawny. i have to agree, 12 chinups is pretty decent :)

Iceman90 SG

Too bad. i can do 15. I am nt overweight anyway. don look downon ppl. U think u are good? there is always someone better? Timing for 2.4 n S.O.C?

eagle SG

mrvictor, just playing only la :) I'm overweight at 1.7m and 80kg :( But hey, given my hectic work schedule, I still can manage a silver for IPPT :)

Iceman, if you want to bulk up, the most important thing is to do the big 3 exercises, namely bench press, deadlifts and squats. Before considering protein supplements, check on your diet and your training :)

mrvictor SG

my 2.4 timing i have to admit is not what you all might call optimal, i still have some way to go to improving my 9:15 timing.

Marco_Simone SG

I am 95kg and can knock off 12 dead hang pullups anyday.

My BMI is almost 29 and I am so faaattt...

Agenda SG

The last time I took protein powder and stopped gyming for about a week, I felt everything became fats, but when I stopped, it didn't happen.

Maybe it's just a mental thing but I've sworn myself off these sort of artificial form of boost. I'll just have a proper diet and let things work by itself.

Marco_Simone SG

The last time I took protein powder and stopped gyming for about a week, I felt everything became fats, but when I stopped, it didn't happen.

Maybe it's just a mental thing but I've sworn myself off these sort of artificial form of boost. I'll just have a proper diet and let things work by itself.

1 scoop=120 calories. So if you take 1 scoop for 1 week=840 calories. You need to take an extra 3500 calories per week to gain a pound(<500g)of pure fat. It's all in your head la...

Think you are not training properly in the first place.