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Originally Posted by barcode120x
My question is should I be taking protein supplements (I have a protein chocolate powder) for working out? Or would a decently sized protein meal suffice for my workouts? I'm nowhere near doing hardcore lifts, but enough to wear me out. I guess I'm trying to figure it if it's necessary to take a protein supplement to compliment working out.
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Last I'd heard the average American diet has way more protein than you'd need. So assuming you're not eating a diet that consists solely of lettuce and beans any of those protein shakes or protein bars is a waste. But that's from a nutritional standpoint; if consuming them makes you feel like you're able to push yourself farther or if it makes you more enthusiastic for your workouts then by all means go for it.