Is protein powder a must?

No. Stop. Its all a fucking scam.

Just eat food.

>>35671367
It helps me reach my macro goals. Plus its pretty cheap gram for gram compared to lean meats like turkey and chicken

>>35671367
a must? no

It can be useful and convenient though

>>35671367
You know how i know you didn't read the sticky?

>>35671399
>Its all a fucking scam.

Go run a marathon.

I've been lifting for 7 years.
SEVEN. More than most faggots on here.

5 years with 2 scoops daily
2 years with no whey at all.

My conclusions?
>nobody needs whey
>almost every lifter out there consume more protein than necessary, and the extra proteins end up as either expensive carbs or bodyfat raise.

Don't believe the hype. You think you need whey because you've always taken whey since day 1 at the gym

>>35671367

Hey, aren't you a little bit late for a NYRfag?

It's just a convenient source of protein.

If you need a convenient source of protein, get it. If you don't need a convenient source of protein, well, don't.

>>35671399
>I don't know what scam means

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This will help, OP:

https://examine.com/faq/how-much-protein-do-i-need-every-day/

>>35671367
>Is protein powder a must?
No. Just eat real food and save your money.
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Listen fags. Your not gonna make gains eating less than 3500 cal a day and less than 250 g protein. You might but you are severely wasting time and money.- A dude who went from 145 to 208 @5'9 10%bf

>>35673635
post progress pic

>>35671399
This. I never used protein powders and I have made progress just fine. Instead of a shake, i eat two grilled chicken tenders. I have milk with that if im on a bulk.

I received a Herbalife protein drink mix from a relative.
should i consume it?

>>35671399
Whey protein is food. One scoop is even cheaper than dry roasted peanuts... I take mine before bed time, because most muscle repair happens when you sleep. I want there to be amino acids in my blood stream during that time, and don't want my body to be distracted by digesting a full stomach.

I cannot think of a reason not to take it, plus i find it motivates me to eat healthy because I am more deliberate about hitting a protein number.

There is no possible harm to your body... so other than saving a tiny tiny bit of money...

Honestly though, if you are that poor, get off your ass, go to Germany, burn your passport -and start raping for benefits.

>>35673792
>I also don't know the definition of scam

>>35671367
>>35671367
Is it the cpat for firefighter test?

The only part you need to practice is the stair climb with 75lbs. The test is easy as shit. If you can't pass it, you literally have no place in the fire service.

Want to do something challenging? Do the Scott stair climb. Hardest ff stair climb in the world. Did it in 25 minutes my first year. Record is 19.

>>35671399
It's not a scam. Its convenient.

We're not all trying to leave humanity behind

It makes getting protein rich calories easier. If you're getting your protein and calories from somewhere else then obviously you don't need it

>>35673097
>save your money
I get 2 weeks worth of protein for about 12 days worth of chicken breast, and I'd need to cook it.