It is simple science energy in vs energy out.
It is easy calories is a measurement of energy. You are 130lbs so you use 1690 calories per day and you should consume 51 grams of protein per day. and at your weight for every 60 minutes of weights you will burn about 180 calories per day.
That means you need 1870 calories just to maintain your weight and 130 grams of protein. If you want to gain weight just consume more calories and 1 gram of protein per 1 lb of body weight you want to weight.
So if you goal weight is 150lbs then eat 150 grams of protein per day.
At a guess if you consumed 2150 calories per day you would put on weight. The more you consume the more weight you put on. But if you have too high a calorie intake your body will convert this spare energy it is not using into stores and you will put on body fat.
So basically eat more. Diet is better than any supplement.
Whey protein shakes are a great way to get an easy digestible protein straight to your muscles after a work out. If your trying to gain weight adding a banana or two to your shake is also a good idea. have one with in 30 minutes or your work out.
within the next 60 minutes try get in a meal which contains Protein/Cabs/Fat is you are trying to build muscle.
With aiding muscle repair you can take L-Glutamine but there have been many studies released to prove that it has no effect what so ever if taken orally as it never reaches your muscles.
I take a multivitamin pill every day but once again you shouldn't rely on supplements and you should try get all your vitamins from your diet.
Casein protein such as the stuff found in cottage cheese is great to eat before bed time as it takes a long time to digest and release the nutrient into your body slowly.
Last edited by texmo : 02-10-2008 at 08:34 PM.
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