Protein, Protein, Protein

I have heard many times in my 12 years of experience in the fitness industry people say they are afraid to take protein because it will bulk them up or they simply don't take the stuff. Well, why do you work out? If you do not take protein after tearing down your muscles, you are defeating the purpose of working out my misinformed friend.
Protein is indeed the most important nutrient in the body. Your body uses it to rebuild muscle tissue as well as burn fat as it works as a thermogenic. If  you work out vigorously through the week or moderately, you need protein. If you do not work out, you need protein because muscles constantly break down as natural body degeneration occurs, it's inevitable, sorry. Every muscle in your body needs protein from respiratory to cardiac muscles.
Of course working out increases your muscle tissue break down so you need to stop that process. You work hard in the gym to get the tone and/or build you want, right? If you do not consume protein immediately after your session, you are prolonging a process called catabolism (breaking down of muscle). You want your body to stay in a constant state of anabolism ( the repairing of damaged muscle tissue) and the only way you can do that is by consuming the right amount of protein for your body.

With that said, you have to know your numbers. Know what your lean body weight (LBW) is. Your weight minus your body fat percentage equals your LBW. Use your LBW to determine your protein requirements. It is still highly debated about how much protein is needed for a person who works out versus a person who does not work out but the fact still remains, you need protein. Generally a person who does not work out needs about .8 grams per LBW lb and a person who works out needs about .65 grams per LBW lb.

Patented Tri-Sorb Protein

Do not make the mistake of taking your total body weight poundage to consider your protein requirements. Too much protein will be converted into nitrogen and urinated out, in addition, it stresses the liver without adequate water intake and can lead to dehydration. That's why it is important to know your numbers (LBW) before considering protein intake. You may already consume the proper amount of protein in your daily diet. Try counting your protein intake from  the foods you consume through the day. You will be surprised one way or the other.

Keep in mind, there are several types of protein sources from plant to animal sources to fit your desire. I personally use a non- GMO (genetically modified organism) soy protein stripped of isoflavones that effect estrogen from ViSalus. It's a patented Tri-sorb protein blend and I love it! I actually put on 15 lbs of lean muscle from it so don't knock it until you try it ;). See a picture of me here, Project 10 Challenge.

To figure out how much protein your body needs, refer to the "More Good Stuff" tab on the side wall of my page.

As always, thank you for your time and for putting your health first.