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[Cherub]

Gemma Janey any advice?

I'm trying really hard to build muscle and I just seem to be losing weight. I have a fairly good dumbbell and kettlebell workout and do a lot of cardio (maybe too much) but no noticeable gains. My diet is ok but I know I'm not hitting anywhere near protein I should be getting. I don't feel I can get in any more meat or eggs.

There are so much protein powders out there so any advice on the best in market and where to get it would be great. I'm about 135lbs. How much or what should I be looking for in powder content/ingredients.

Anything else to help muscle growth? Creatine?

 

[Janey]

Whey with good protein content. Get good value on Bulk Powders or MyProtein. A 30g scoop gives ~ 23g protein.

As for creatine, it would help fuel workouts and no harm in it.

Other than that, calories help muscle growth.

 

[Cherub]

Whey with good protein content. Get good value on Bulk Powders or MyProtein. A 30g scoop gives ~ 23g protein.

As for creatine, it would help fuel workouts and no harm in it.

Other than that, calories help muscle growth.

Thanks for that. Will research on MyProtein.

I find I'm either burning too many calories or not eating enough, though I'd never be hungry enough really to get more in.

 

[Janey]

I find I'm either burning too many calories or not eating enough, though I'd never be hungry enough really to get more in.

Look at more calorie dense foods. If your calorie intake is too low and eating a greater volume food isn't palatable, then look at some more calorie dense foods.

 

[Cherub]

Look at more calorie dense foods. If your calorie intake is too low and eating a greater volume food isn't palatable, then look at some more calorie dense foods.

Thanks for that - will do. Might need to just eat more often too and go with a meal every 3 hours.

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[Janey]

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You'll be paying a premium for something you don't need with those. The additional that adds the 'extreme' to the name is unnecessary and not worth it.

 

[Gemma]

Janey has pretty much given you all the advice you need

You'll get good value, good quality whey protein on Bulk Powders and MyProtein. You don't need any 'sexier' protein powders that promise extreme gains.

You won't go wrong with this, it is far superior than ones based on soy, casein, peas or anything else along those lines.

Natural Pure Whey Protein™

Pure Whey Protein™ Sweetened With Stevia

www.bulkpowders.co.uk

In terms of calorie-dense foods this should give you some indication of the right foods to eat whilst maintaining a healthy diet.

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[Cherub]

Thank you, that is all very useful. I'll order that whey protein from Bulk Powders.