I'm getting back into swimming and was wondering if whey protein is appropriate before and after a workout in the pool. I'm in the Army, so I also need to work on my running, sit-ups, and push-ups and whey has helped me with the lifting (which I don't plan on giving up). Any suggestions? Or should I revamp my nutrition plan. Right now I'm consuming a lot of protein and saturated fat, and low sugars and carbs (except fiber).
Thanks!
-Jared
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The typical American diet has more than enough protein...
Yes, and two things to keep in mind with a very high protein intake:
- Your kidneys have to work hard to get rid of the excess, so you'll need to drink a lot of water.
- To expell the the excess, your body binds it with calcium. So, if you're eating huge amounts of protein, you must also be consuming extra calcium to spare your bones.
The typical American diet has more than enough protein...
Yes, and two things to keep in mind with a very high protein intake:
- Your kidneys have to work hard to get rid of the excess, so you'll need to drink a lot of water.
- To expell the the excess, your body binds it with calcium. So, if you're eating huge amounts of protein, you must also be consuming extra calcium to spare your bones.
