Best protein powders for muscle gain?

Nicholas Kern90, honestly, that grape flavor from CVS makes me want to gag if I try drinking it straight. 😁

Where do you usually pick yours up, and what’s the damage—how much are you paying per gram?

Ethan Garcia8 said:Nicholas Kern90, honestly, that grape stuff from CVS makes me want to gag if I drink it solo. 😁

Where are you picking yours up, and what's the damage per pound?

God, it’s awful... that sickeningly sweet aftertaste... one time I actually threw up green. 😂

I grab mine at GNC... http://www.prosport.net/katalog/index.php?mid=3

They have a 7.5 lb tub, usually around $12-$13... either way, it's dirt cheap and lasts forever. 😁

Jamie Rivera70 said:I boil my eggs for about 10 minutes. After that, they need to sit in cold water for a minute. Once you do that, they peel easily.

My mother—who knows her way around a kitchen—tells me that the fresher the egg, the harder it is to peel. According to her, if an egg peels easily, it’s a clear sign it isn't fresh.

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Hey, I have some questions about protein. I'm 14, 5'9", built pretty solid, and weigh about 175 lbs. Would using protein supplements actually help me? My goal is to drop some weight (mostly around my stomach) while building up muscle (specifically my arms). Also, I need to know when I should be taking them. PLEASE GET BACK TO ME ASAP.🙏
Thanks in advance🙂👍

Hey, I have some questions about protein. I'm 14, standing 5'9", got a solid build, and weigh about 175 lbs. Would using protein supplements actually help me? My goal is to lose weight—mostly around the stomach—and build up some muscle, specifically in my arms. Also, when am I supposed to take them? PLEASE GET BACK TO ME ASAP.🙏
Thanks in advance🙂👍 thx

Sean Wood said:Hey, I have some questions about protein. I'm 14 years old, 5'9", built pretty solid, and weigh about 175 lbs. Would using protein supplements be good for me? I want to use them to LOSE weight (mostly belly fat) and build muscle (specifically my arms). Also, when should I take them? PLEASE ANSWER ASAP.🙏
Thanks in advance🙂👍

You've got at least five other threads about this already. Peace.

There, answered you quickly.

It’s like asking if the proteins you sucked down as a baby were bad for you... protein is protein. The packaging costs more because there are way more steps involved in isolating those proteins from actual FOOD! Plus, it all depends on the concentration of protein per scoop. It’s perfectly normal for an isolate to carry a higher price tag 😁.....:: You get what you pay for::....

Edward King2 said:My mom (who is basically a pro in the kitchen, seriously!) always tells me that the fresher the eggs are, the harder they are to peel. She swears if an egg comes out of its shell super easily, it’s a dead giveaway that it’s getting a little old.

Yeah, totally! You can definitely tell the difference between fresh ones and older ones that way. But honestly, if you let them sit in some cold water for a bit, they peel a little easier and don't tear up as much.
Plus, you can still tell they're fresh because the whites stay nice and soft.

I’m wondering if I should be using PWM after long cardio sessions, or if it’s strictly for post-weight training? For example, after a long run, jump rope, or a handball practice where we wrap things up with abs, push-ups, squats, and the rest...

jadefalcon6 said:I’m trying to figure out if I should be taking PWM after a long cardio session, or if it’s strictly for after weight training? For example, after a long run, jumping rope, or a team sport like basketball where we also hit abs, push-ups, squats, and other drills during practice...???

Look, doing heavy cardio first isn't ideal because you're begging for muscle breakdown. You can't really go wrong with PWM regardless of how you slice it, but if you're pushing yourself that hard, I'd suggest adding glutamine and BCAAs to help with recovery.😉

I have a question that might come across as a bit foolish, but I am curious about the following:

- do these foods contain protein, and is it just a negligible amount?

- bananas
- prosciutto
- oatmeal
- milk (whole milk, 2.8% fat)
- various stews like kale or beans...
- baked eggs...

...and how does consuming these specific items affect the body—specifically muscle mass—if one exercises regularly at home?

granitegardener14 said:I have one question, maybe a little stupid, but I'm curious about this:

- is there protein in these, and is it just a negligible amount in the following foods:

- bananas
- prosciutto
- oatmeal
- milk (whole milk, 2.8% fat)
- various stews/legumes like kale, beans...
- scrambled eggs...

...and how does eating these foods affect the body—specifically muscle mass—if you're working out regularly at home???

Bananas, like most fruit, don't really have much; it's a tiny, negligible amount.
Prosciutto probably has some.
Oatmeal has a bit.
Milk has about 3g per 100g.
Not sure about the stews/legumes.
Scrambled eggs are around 13g per 100g if you include the yolk; otherwise, it's just the whites at 10g per 100g.

Just look up nutritional charts online; just Google "nutritional values of food."

...and how does eating these foods affect the body—specifically muscle mass—if you're working out regularly at home???

And obviously, gaining muscle mass depends on a whole lot of different factors.

Alright folks... just wanted to share my experience with you all. I started training about a year ago because my main goal was shedding fat. I was 165 lbs at 5'9", so I had a fair amount of belly fat, cellulite, and don't even get me started on my arms. Maybe at my height it wasn't super obvious, and I never really obsessed over it—people were used to me looking "just fine"—but something just snapped in me before summer. I decided I wanted to look better. So, I started slow with a diet and hitting the gym. Nothing crazy, just 3-4 meals a day: a heavy breakfast, a decent lunch, and a light dinner. I cut out all the sweets and sodas, kept bread to a minimum, and took L-carnitine—two capsules a day for about a month. At first, I didn't notice any weight loss at all, until suddenly, I practically halved myself. I dropped from 165 down to 138. All my clothes became baggy overnight and, honestly, I felt incredible. Once summer hit, I swapped the gym for swimming. I’d swim for an hour every single day since I live by the coast—sometimes fast, sometimes slow, just whatever. I ended up losing another 8 or 9 lbs, and frankly, I hated it. I felt way too skinny because I was eating tons of fruit and drinking literal gallons of water. Now that winter is here and college is back in session, I've returned to the gym.

I’m hitting the gym three times a week—half an hour of cardio, half an hour of lifting, then about 15 minutes of stretching. Post-workout, I stick to whey and glucose; it’s been my go-to for muscle recovery, and honestly, I can feel the hardness in my muscles. As for definition? Don't even get me started. My diet is still dialed in: heavy breakfasts—usually high carb—mixed lunches, and protein-heavy dinners. I also try to clock at least 10 hours of sleep whenever my schedule doesn't screw me over. Look, if you want results, consistency is everything. Don't overdo it. You sweat to lose the weight; proteins and supplements are just tools to help you out, provided you don't overdo the dosage and only take them when necessary.

Way to go, Angela Young13!

Seriously, great work. 👍

-Steve

William Collins6 said:I have plenty of info... just let me know what specifically you're looking for.

It contains carbohydrates and pure proteins (specifically amino acids).
The real question is what your specific goals are and how you plan to utilize them,
though I am assuming you are looking to hit the gym...

So, if you are set on using supplements, here is my recommendation:

You should go with a 100% whey protein isolate or an Anabolic whey, and you will certainly see some weight gain.

Feel free to check out the fitness forums for more.

Hey, would you mind giving me some advice as well?
I'm 14 years old and I train Muay Thai about four times a week; I'm 5'7" and weigh about 136 lbs.
Could you give me some pointers on how to build up my muscle mass so I can really fill out and look my best?

Hey there.

-briskjackal5

I can't be bothered to scroll through everything to see if this has already come up... has anyone actually tried this whey from Pro Nutrition link? What’s the verdict? If you’ve had the chance to try both, maybe give me a comparison link 2. Which one is better for bulking in your opinion?

I don't want to start a whole new thread since these aren't strictly proteins, so I'll just ask here... what about this Mass Stak? Has anyone used it? I've heard nothing but good things, so I'm thinking about pairing some whey with it.

Oh, one more thing—has anyone dealt with digestive issues from protein? Back before I knew what I was doing, I was drinking whatever people recommended. I tried that Power Gainer which was basically pure sugar and it gave me the runs. I've tried other proteins too, though I can't quite remember if they caused issues as well. Is it actually possible for protein powders to cause that?

So, three months ago I started slamming Weider Crash Weight Gain. After about six weeks, I switched over to some standard Whey protein, but now I’m thinking about jumping back on the Crash again (since the instructions say
6 weeks of Crash followed by 6 weeks of Whey
). Should I stick with the Crash or just move on to something else entirely? Any suggestions? I'm not trying to look like a pro bodybuilder or anything crazy—just working out at home every other day with my bench, some dumbbells, and hitting the local high school football field for runs