It said to drink 3 scoops first thing in the morning on non training days. Can I still train if I drink the 3 scoops in the morning. I work all day and don't get home till late in the afternoon but want to lift and run everyday.
If you eat a nutritious and varied diet, you don't need supplements and you probably just pissed your money away. Here's why.
The idea that protein supplements will help build muscle (“bulk up”) is myth kept alive by faddists and supplement sellers. The body provides the protein required for building muscle by making it on demand, when it needs it. All you have to do is eat a balanced diet (including meat, eggs, and milk if possible) and you will get the essential amino acids (protein building blocks) the body needs to build muscle. Taking a protein supplement in addition to a balanced diet will only cost money, add unneeded calories to your diet, be wasted through excretion, and not do as much to suppress your appetite as a nutritious snack.
When working out to build muscle, you must break down muscle tissue which will be replaced later to create a stronger muscle. The replacement takes place over the 2-4 day recovery period which follows the workout. That is when the new muscle tissue is added and the protein is needed. Because the body does not store excess protein as it does fats, drinking a protein shake or taking supplements before or after a workout makes no sense because that is NOT when your body needs it. And, that is just one more reason why dumping protein into your system at one time makes no sense. The best way to get your RDA of protein is through a normal, balanced diet of nutritious foods, not supplements.
You only need about 60-80 grams of protein per day. That's about the amount of protein available from two KYC chicken breasts. You will easily get that amount of protein from a nutritious and balanced diet. And, when you're eating real food, you'll also get the benefit of other nutrients and a digestive process which will help curb your appetite for a longer period of time.
Google “protein supplement” and you’ll see myriad commercial products all trying to keep the myth alive. Most of these are simply people trying to get your money or unwittingly trying to help you because they don’t know any better. But Google “protein supplement myth” and you’ll see an abundance of websites telling you what a bad idea protein supplements are.
If you want the truth about protein supplements, forget all the junk info on the internet and go to the people who have nothing to gain and know the most…the NIH. The National Institute for Health is the US government’s best effort to promote good information for your health. Get to know http://www.nih.gov well.
Here’s a white paper you can read which debunks the myth of the protein supplement. Note the following excerpt...“At present there is no evidence to suggest that supplements are required for optimal muscle growth or strength gain. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15212752
Here's one more study supplement users should read. Note the excerpt..."Consumption of a recovery drink (whey protein, amino acids, creatine, and carbohydrate) after strength training workouts did not promote greater gains in FFM (Fat free muscle) compared with consumption of a carbohydrate-only drink. "http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15105028
Here is info about supplements in general.
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/supplements/wiseuse.htm#sources
Here is general info about protein.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dietaryproteins.html