Exercise & Protein

[Fluffy RN 0]

I was wondering if anyone could answer this for me: My trainer told me to check with my Dr about extra Protein since I'm training with him 3X a week now ( on top of my regular cardio at the gym). Do I need extra protein? My Dr (or nurses, staff etc) do not answer questions over the phone. I was just there last week for a fill, and honestly don't want to have to pay yet another expensive copay to go ask him this question. Any input would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks everyone!

[Jachut 487]

I've managed to train hard with running and bootcamp for four years, lose 100lb, have very little lose skin and have plenty of nicely toned muscle without Protein supplements. I have never drunk shakes or eaten a high Protein diet - on the contrary, unless I get in my good carbs, I lack the energy to train like I do.

I personally think this focus on protein is nothing more than a fad that will come and go. Every trainer and every gym has a product to push, but unless you're trying to be a competitive bodybuilder or gain pounds of muscle they're just not necessary.

The general population did perfectly well before all these shakes came onto the market, after all.