The 'myth' Of Bulking Up Posted By: Gavin Gillibrand

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Today I want to debunk a few myths about protein powder and whether you really need a protein shake after a workout. This is aimed at the ladies but it still has relevance for the guys too. Stereotypically, protein powder is seen as a supplement that men use if they want to get big or "bulk up" as many people like to call it. Females in particular see guys doing heavy weights and drinking protein shakes and naturally assume that the protein shake is putting the size or the muscle on the guy. They then assume that if they have a protein shake they will also get big or bulk up. This actually couldn't be further from the truth. Lets look at why. Firstly, this is what a protein shake after a workout WILL do. 1) Start to repair muscle damage from the workout. 2) Help with (DOMS) delayed onset muscle soreness, the pain you have a day or two later. 3) Start the fat burning process immediately after a workout. 4) Increase strength and muscle tone/size. 5) Decrease your cravings for carbohydrates.protein bulking up myths protein shakes fat loss getting lean

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Great article Fuzo...for me protein is food..it's how I get half my protein and the only way I can keep my protein around the 350 grams a day range! I'm not an eater...

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Re: The 'myth' Of Bulking Up Posted By: Gavin Gillibrand

all the female clients and male clients i have had that say i dont want to get big and bulky muscles like you are all the same. i tell each and everyone of them the same thing too, "you may lift as heavy as i do and be as strong as i am but in order for you to look like me you have to eat like me". then i break down the process of what it takes to pack on muscle and they are like o ok i guess i can have a shake or 2 and lift weights with no worries.