Best protein powders for muscle gain?

Jamie Rivera70 said:It just depends on the person; for some, that junk totally wrecks their physique, while others don't feel it at all.
Genetics.

So, this week I bumped my training up to four days a week plus three cardio sessions. I actually toyed with the idea of hitting the junk food hard, but honestly, I’d rather just graze on carbs throughout the day—even right before bed if I had a heavy lifting session.
Most of my fuel comes from whole grain bread while I'm at work paired with chicken or turkey deli meat; I usually toss in about five or six ounces of salami per meal if I'm going the turkey route.

The problem is, the junk always seems to settle right on my gut, even though my weight stays pretty steady.

Man, I wish I had that problem. For me, nothing sticks—no fat, and my muscle gains are moving at a snail's pace. Without any "junk" in my diet, I stay shredded.🤣

Lately, I've swapped out the turkey for bologna, and I haven't touched vegan substitutes in forever. Instead, I just go for hard cheese.

Try eating some carbs during every single meal, just in small doses.
Even in your last meal if you’ve been super active throughout the day.

It's all about experimenting, really. If you're hitting the weights at least three times a week and tossing in maybe three cardio sessions, it's going to be pretty tough for you to actually put on weight.
I'm not exactly sure what your current routine looks like, but my advice is don't go overboard by cramming all your carbs into one sitting; instead, spread them out across your meals in smaller amounts.

Just make sure you aren't pairing them up with heavy fats, obviously.

Linda Martinez60, I eat my eggs whole—no tossing the yolks for me. 😁

When I'm on a bulking phase, I usually smash through about five whole eggs for breakfast.
Once I switch to cutting, I’ll toss out two or three yolks and maybe throw in an extra egg white or two.
(Unless I'm dealing with those Omega-3 enriched ones like I am right now—those aren't going anywhere 😁.)

Jamie Rivera70 said:Try incorporating some carbs into every single meal, just in small doses.
Even in your last meal if you've been super active during the day.

It’s all about experimenting. If you're hitting the weights at least three times a week and doing cardio three times too, it's going to be tough to put on any actual weight.
I don't know your exact routine, but don't just go overboard with a massive carb load all at once. Spread them out through your meals instead—think smaller portions more frequently.

Just don't go mixing them up with heavy fats, obviously.

I hit the weights four times a week, no cardio.
Uh, I eat carbs at every meal. I make sure to get protein three times a day specifically to ensure those meals are loaded with it, though I still pick up protein in my other meals too, just not intentionally. Like, I'll grab a fruit yogurt that's got maybe 3g of protein and stuff...

So, how do you guys usually tackle an egg? Are we talking raw, hard-boiled, sunny-side up, or maybe just a classic scramble?
What’s actually the best way to do it, in your opinion?

Stick to cooked eggs. You really don't want to be messing around with raw ones—it's just not worth the risk of picking up some nasty bug.

Jonathan Miller7 said:Cooking them is definitely the way to go. You really shouldn't be eating raw eggs—it's just not worth risking some nasty stomach bug.

Man, if only you knew how many times I've downed raw ones, old school Rocky style. 😁

Ethan Garcia8 said:Linda Martinez60, I eat my eggs whole, so there's absolutely no need to toss out the yolks...😁

I totally agree! Thanks, Bear...😍

stormylynx96 said:Well, I have certainly indulged in raw protein quite a few times, much like how Rocky might approach his training. 😁

It isn't just a bad investment because of the potential health risks; it’s also incredibly difficult to digest. You end up looking at about a 50% drop in protein absorption, which essentially means you would need to consume twice the amount just to hit your target levels.

rustyowl4 said:it's not just a waste of money because of the digestive issues, it's actually hard to process... you end up with 50% less protein absorption... which basically means you have to double your intake just to get the same amount of protein you actually need..

Man, seriously? I was honestly convinced that was the most efficient way to get protein into your system.

stormylynx96 said:How do you guys usually do your eggs? Raw, boiled, sunny side up, scrambled?
What’s actually the best way to eat 'em?

It’s a no-brainer: boiled eggs are the way to go. Forget just the health stuff—cooking them denatures the proteins, basically breaking those long chains down into smaller pieces so your body can actually digest and process them way easier.

Can someone hook me up with some protein recommendations for building muscle? I’ve been grinding at home and I'm looking to finally bulk up a bit...
Also, can anyone tell me if this stuff is actually any good:
PROTEIN 95 / 500 g / bag / 16 servings | $14.00 | 95% 4-component protein blend, vitamins and minerals, 1% fat, 0.5% carbs / protein meal, unflavored
Thanks!

wiredraven72 said:Can someone recommend some protein for building muscle? I'm working out at home and looking to bulk up a bit..
And can anyone tell me if this stuff is actually any good:
PROTEIN 95 / 500 g / bag / 16 servings 140.00 95% 4-component protein, vitamins and minerals, 1% fat, 0.5% carbs./protein meal, unflavored
thanks!

Which one of these two is better..?

http://www.building-body.com/shop/pr...pro_85_-_500g/
http://www.building-body.com/shop/pr...3100_-_1200_g/
(I don't know all that much about this stuff—I'm pretty clueless—but I could really use some outside opinions..)
Thanks a ton!

first

Go do a little digging online about the differences between Whey, casein, Mass Gainer, and all those other supplements. These two things aren't even in the same league, so you should probably figure that out first.

rustyowl4 said:first

And what’s the point if he just grabs it now? It’s obvious he has no clue. He’d be better off actually learning how this stuff works first, rather than just picking it up and hoping for some miracle.

wiredraven72 said:Which one of these is actually better..?

http://www.building-body.com/shop/pr...pro_85_-_500g/
http://www.building-body.com/shop/pr...3100_-_1200_g/
(Look, I don't know a ton about this stuff, I'm just a total newbie and I really need some outside perspectives here..)
Thanks a million!

Be smart and don't buy anything at all. 🙂

Alex Long8 said:What's the point of him jumping into this now if he doesn't even understand what he's getting into? It would be much wiser for him to take some time to actually study how it works instead of just grabbing it and hoping for some magical result.

That is precisely why I kept my previous response so concise and direct...🙄
Based on the options he mentioned, his first choice is significantly better.

Jonathan Miller7 said:Just so they can move more product.

Finally, someone said it. Everything else is just selling snake oil. 👍
L-carnitine does basically nothing for fat metabolism... it's negligible, especially if your diet is trash.
There’s no magic pill that melts away the fat you’ve already stored or the stuff you keep piling on because you eat like crap. The only things that actually do anything are supplements that bind to fatty acids during digestion, but even then... if you don't watch what you eat, it's a total waste of money... 🙂