Weight Lifting Supplements


by Jon Cardozo - Date: 2008-04-29 - Word Count: 314 Share This!

If you've been working to build muscle for any length of time, you've no doubt been exposed to lots of advertisements on supplements, including protein powder. Of all the products that claim to aid you in your muscle building program, protein powders are definitely legitimate and should be considered for their convenience. An important question, however, is how much you should rely on these protein powders (also called liquid meals). You may have assumed that you can simply rely on drinking protein shakes all day to build muscle, but there are some good reasons that you should get most of your calories from whole foods. Here are a couple for you to consider.

1. If you remember why protein powders were developed in the first place, you'll understand why it's important to use them only as supplements and not as the main part of your diet. Protein powders help provide a convenient way for bodybuilders and weight lifters to consume adequate protein. This is especially important for busy people, and, let's face it, most people in our society are pretty busy these days. If you think of these powers as supplements and get most of your calories from whole foods, you'll get the much needed vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Protein powders usually lack these nutrients.

2. The second and very important reason to focus on whole foods instead of liquid meals is the taste! Sooner or later you're going to get tired of drinking the same protein supplements. Trust me, you don't need any more excuses to stop your weight gaining program

Too many people have found out the hard way that taking weightlifting supplements is not a shortcut to gaining lean muscle mass. These powders can be helpful, but they are no substance for a solid healthy meal plan. Try to get at least 60% of the calories from whole foods, and you should do OK.

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