How much protein???? please help!

[LUCAS]

Hey guys. i was just wondering how much protein is enough and how much is too much?? everyday after my workout i make a smoothie with 2 eggs, milk, 2 scoops of protein powder(18-19g), one small yougurt and flavour. is That enough. i'm only trying to put on a bit of size and im only 14...??? :?

[HaNs]

Well what else are you eating though the day? You should have protein throughout the day,

[kernzzi]

bro 14 is a bit young to be worrying about that sort of thing aye.. i would wait a few years before you've fully developed otherwise you could do serious harm to yourself

[rose]

bro 14 is a bit young to be worrying about that sort of thing aye.. i would wait a few years before you've fully developed otherwise you could do serious harm to yourself

I disagree. While I'm reluctant to suggest how much protein a 14 year old should be having, 14 is not too young to be starting with nutrition as you mean to continue on with. Protein isn't going to kill him, it's a food supplement.

[Dr Squat]

bro 14 is a bit young to be worrying about that sort of thing aye.. i would wait a few years before you've fully developed otherwise you could do serious harm to yourself

I disagree. While I'm reluctant to suggest how much protein a 14 year old should be having, 14 is not too young to be starting with nutrition as you mean to continue on with. Protein isn't going to kill him, it's a food supplement.

As usual you make sense Mother Rose IMO. 14 is the right time to learn how to eat. By that I mean small meals at regular intervals (say 3 hourly) throughout the day and each with a serve of protein and a serve of carbs. And of course lots of fruit and vegetables. A serve of protein is probably about 30-40 grams and could include a protein shake, a chicken breast or a steak.

This isn't about bodybuilding. It's about common sense nutrition.

[LUCAS]

Thanks guys.

im not into hard out bodybuilding im just trying ti eat right and put on some size for rugby and boxing. i have at least one serving a day of red meat, heaps of fruit etc and try not to eat to much crap food.

[HaNs]

Post your diet or we cant help...

[steak]

yip nothin wrong eating right at any age except when youre on the nipple

What body type are you...you might find if you are a tall skinny prick like I used to be that you can shovel it and it burns right off making you a hard gainer

check here... http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/bodytypeinformation.html

[timinator]

bro 14 is a bit young to be worrying about that sort of thing aye.. i would wait a few years before you've fully developed otherwise you could do serious harm to yourself

From looking at your stats you were only 15 when you started lifting haha!

I wish i was getting a diet sorted when i was 14.. Good luck dude! All the best.. Post up everything you eat in a day and these guys will help you heaps!

[Eddy]

14 yrs old is way too young to even think of taking nutritional supplement for the purposes of bodybuilding. I'm surprised some people think it's good advice.

Dude, you're young and still growing. Learn to eat well and you will be fine, don't buy into the nutritional supplement debate, it's way too early, you're only a child!

[kernzzi]

bro 14 is a bit young to be worrying about that sort of thing aye.. i would wait a few years before you've fully developed otherwise you could do serious harm to yourself

From looking at your stats you were only 15 when you started lifting haha!

I wish i was getting a diet sorted when i was 14.. Good luck dude! All the best.. Post up everything you eat in a day and these guys will help you heaps!

stalker much!! i jst rekun every1s too obsessed with diet.. eat well but dnt spend ur whole day worrying about what you're gonna eat next. life's too short

[kernzzi]

14 yrs old is way too young to even think of taking nutritional supplement for the purposes of bodybuilding. I'm surprised some people think it's good advice.

Dude, you're young and still growing. Learn to eat well and you will be fine, don't buy into the nutritional supplement debate, it's way too early, you're only a child!

exactly.

[steak]

14 yrs old is way too young to even think of taking nutritional supplement for the purposes of bodybuilding. I'm surprised some people think it's good advice.

Dude, you're young and still growing. Learn to eat well and you will be fine, don't buy into the nutritional supplement debate, it's way too early, you're only a child!

where does it say "supplements"? I think hes just trying to sort that side of his nutrition Dad

[kernzzi]

14 yrs old is way too young to even think of taking nutritional supplement for the purposes of bodybuilding. I'm surprised some people think it's good advice.

Dude, you're young and still growing. Learn to eat well and you will be fine, don't buy into the nutritional supplement debate, it's way too early, you're only a child!

where does it say "supplements"? I think hes just trying to sort that side of his nutrition Dad

yeah but don;t you agree that 14 is too young to start at the gym? at that age you should only to free weight exercises unless you want to stunt your growth and/or f@#k up your back

[Ordy]

Your still growing taller till your about 20 arnt you?

I was nearly full height at 14, just skinny as hell. Wish i started eating properly and going to the gym then. Pretty sure all the Rugby team does?

Protein shakes are just another form of food, for other supplements if its a respectable brand it would have warnings about taking it if under 18 anyway.

Then again at 14 i couldnt afford shite =p so i wouldnt have been buying anything anyway.

[steak]

14 yrs old is way too young to even think of taking nutritional supplement for the purposes of bodybuilding. I'm surprised some people think it's good advice.

Dude, you're young and still growing. Learn to eat well and you will be fine, don't buy into the nutritional supplement debate, it's way too early, you're only a child!

where does it say "supplements"? I think hes just trying to sort that side of his nutrition Dad

yeah but don;t you agree that 14 is too young to start at the gym? at that age you should only to free weight exercises unless you want to stunt your growth and/or f@#k up your back

myth

[teamfatboy]

where does it say "supplements"? I think hes just trying to sort that side of his nutrition Dad

yeah but don;t you agree that 14 is too young to start at the gym? at that age you should only to free weight exercises unless you want to stunt your growth and/or f@#k up your back

myth

I'm with Steak - disagree! 14 or so is a good time to learn how to eat healthy, make smart choices about food, and establish a healthy exercise regime. Note that there's a world of difference between "healthy" and "obsessive"... a balanced perspective including nutrition and safe training advice.

Anyone who wants to become more muscular and leaner really needs to understand simple nutrition facts, as Rose and others have said.

For the same reason, 14's a good age to start learning how to lift safely. Sure, there's the same old risk of a brain explosion leading to bad form, stupid lifting and injuries, but you never grow out of that :grin:

[rose]

14 yrs old is way too young to even think of taking nutritional supplement for the purposes of bodybuilding. I'm surprised some people think it's good advice. Dude, you're young and still growing. Learn to eat well and you will be fine, don't buy into the nutritional supplement debate, it's way too early, you're only a child!

Dude, whey is classified as FOOD. No one was advocating supplement use.

[kernzzi]

whey is such a Fad.. imagine how much money those supplement companies are making....

[Flex]

whey is such a Fad.. imagine how much money those supplement companies are making....

Protein powders are just a fad. You don't need protein powder. You'll get all the protein you need just from eating 8 cans of tuna a day, mmmm yummy tuna. 56 cans a week - how much does that cost?

[kernzzi]

whey is such a Fad.. imagine how much money those supplement companies are making....

Protein powders are just a fad. You don't need protein powder. You'll get all the protein you need just from eating 8 cans of tuna a day, mmmm yummy tuna. 56 cans a week - how much does that cost?

that's not my point. the whole protein thing is ridiculous.. your body can only cope with so much protein.. the rest is useless. at least with tuna you're getting omega3 as well. and i guarantee tuna has more protein for money than protein powder does

[HaNs]

whey is such a Fad.. imagine how much money those supplement companies are making....

Expand on this please.

How do you get your protein?

Dairy farmers get most of my $$

Gyms are such a fad..imagine how much they are making :roll:

[nate225]

whey is such a Fad.. imagine how much money those supplement companies are making....

Protein powders are just a fad. You don't need protein powder. You'll get all the protein you need just from eating 8 cans of tuna a day, mmmm yummy tuna. 56 cans a week - how much does that cost?

Lmao - good summary Flex!

Whey is dirt cheap & quick (although I don't think anyone here is recommending it as a regular meat/meal replacement!).

I eat Tuna every day (mostly 2 cans/day over last 3 years), but I hate that shit, especially the budget ones which seem to have scales in! :twisted:

It's a means to an end but two cans a day is my limit, the rest is whey, chicken & steak (and venison & salmon when I get the chance!) as well as the protein in my carb sources.

[kernzzi]

whey is such a Fad.. imagine how much money those supplement companies are making....

Protein powders are just a fad. You don't need protein powder. You'll get all the protein you need just from eating 8 cans of tuna a day, mmmm yummy tuna. 56 cans a week - how much does that cost?

Lmao - good summary Flex!

Whey is dirt cheap & quick (although I don't think anyone here is recommending it as a regular meat/meal replacement!).

I eat Tuna every day (mostly 2 cans/day over last 3 years), but I hate that shit, especially the budget ones which seem to have scales in! :twisted:

It's a means to an end but two cans a day is my limit, the rest is whey, chicken & steak (and venison & salmon when I get the chance!) as well as the protein in my carb sources.

2 cans a day?! you're aware of the mercury in tuna right?

[kernzzi]

and gyms arent a fad. they're a means of getting fit and staying healthy

protein powder is not beneficial for your health so whats your point?