When to take protein supplements

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After reading this article, http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/satter7.htm I was wondering when I should take supplements. I'm currently using ON Whey 100%, I actually just started yesterday. MY personal goals are (listed relative in importance):
1. Muscle strength
2. Tone
3. Fat Loss

I was planning on taking 1 or 2 servings of 100% Whey every meal. I'm currently around 200 pounds, give or take (usually around 198-202.) So that's 72-144 grams of protein of just supplements. Now the thing is, if I lose my glucose intake any time during the day, the protein I take will be used as a glucose replacement. So, I am currently in a Track and Field program, and I do some conditioning everyday (running or stairs.) Then I do from 30 minutes to 1 hour of lifting, switching from upper body lifts to lower body lifts every other day. I don't want my protein intake to be wasted, but I believe that it will be effective even if I take it without lifting that day. Is this thinking correct or incorrect?

I'm also thinking about taking amino acid pills, so I can take it without having to mix anything, and I can do this at school before my lifts. The other supplement I was looking at was creatine, but I'm not so sure about that. I've heard thing from both views. I'm only 14, so many people suggest that I shouldn't take it. People also say that it may lead to fat gain, and that the results are temporary.

By the way, my current one rep max for bench is 175, and my squat is 275. I'm hoping to increase my squat to 300-315 and my bench to 200-210 by the end of the season (Augustish.) Keep in mind I started lifting during February, and I improved my bench from 120, and my squat from 200. Do you think it's possible

Also, do you guys have any other suggestions on supplements or just general suggestions?

Thanks,
Kevin G.
 
Can anyone help me out here?
 
Try to use less protein drinks and more food. Try to eat more and maybe use one shake a day. I have a hard time using shakes as my meals, because I just become hungry or need to eat anyways.
Dont worry about creatine, you dont need it. Stick to a healthy diet, good exercise routine, and if needed pickup a good multivitamin.
 
24g, I thought you said two shakes was 72-144 grams a day lol. Two shakes wouldnt hurt you a day, if you make sure you're are also getting enough calories and protein from food. Take one post workout, and if you want to do two, try one in the morning sometime.
I wouldnt go with One a Day. Try something from a health food store, or (though overpriced) GNC.
 
exactly, food first and foremost then shakes if needed. the point being some think that replacing food with these products will lead to faster progress but thats not correct.

many use them after training, some use them when they cant have food at a certain time for one reason or another.
 
OK, another question. When I mix my chocolate or vanilla whey powder (ON 100% Whey Gold Standard,) it comes out all in bits floating at the top; this is after a LOT of stirring. It seems to work a better in a blender or hot water, but I don't have time to mix it, and hot water stinks.
 
XTTX said:
OK, another question. When I mix my chocolate or vanilla whey powder (ON 100% Whey Gold Standard,) it comes out all in bits floating at the top; this is after a LOT of stirring. It seems to work a better in a blender or hot water, but I don't have time to mix it, and hot water stinks.
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Yeah, that happens with almost all of them, you can't do much about it, you can put it in a regular bottle with a large spout, or a shaker bottle (only a few bucks usually), but you still probably wont be able to get all of it dissolved.

Like abear and busyman said, before you start taking 100+ grams of protein, or taking it with every meal, try to get enough from regular food

Also, by no means do you need creatine at all, you are only 14, wait a long while, stick with consistent and clean eating and you'll see some results
 
XTTX said:
OK, another question. When I mix my chocolate or vanilla whey powder (ON 100% Whey Gold Standard,) it comes out all in bits floating at the top; this is after a LOT of stirring. It seems to work a better in a blender or hot water, but I don't have time to mix it, and hot water stinks.
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yea, thats typical of some powders. personally, if it doesnt mix with a shaker cup i wont buy the powder again.
 
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