Working Out Plus Protein Equals Huge Muscles

If you're like most of the people that buy a gym membership and do a bodybuilding workout every day like mad for the first few weeks only to drop off because you don't see any results then listen up. The reason you didn't see any muscle on your body, the reason you didn't see any results isn't because you didn't work out hard enough, it's not because you didn't lift enough weight. It's not that you were'nt working out hard enough; it's just that you weren't giving your body the protein it needs to grow. Read on to discover how and when to supplement with protein to experience some huge gains that will have people in the gym looking twice at you.

The thing you have to understand about protein is this. Your muscles are made up of two things. Water and protein and your body needs and uses protein to rebuild and maintain your muscles after your gym workouts. Another common misconception out there is that your muscles grow when you workout in the gym. That's just not true. Your muscles don't grow while you're in the gym. Quite the opposite actually. When you're in the gym working out you're actually breaking down and tearing your muscles. Your muscles don't grow in the gym they grow outside of it and that's where protein comes in.

Your body needs protein to rebuild your muscles after a workout. If you work out hard enough you break down, stretch and tear your muscles and if you feed your muscles protein right after your workout they will rebuild and grow back bigger! The best time to drink a protein shake/supplement is right after your workout within 30 minutes of your last rep. This is the ideal time to supplement with protein and if you're serious about adding some muscle to your body then you can't be missing this opportunity. The 30 minutes folllowing your exercise routine is known as the "Post Workout Window Of Opportunity" in bodybuilding circles because of the trememndous results you can achieve by supplementing with protein at this time. The best bodybuilding supplements have double the amount of carbohydrates over protein as ingredients. After your workout your stomach is likely on empty and consuming carbohydrates along with the protein will ensure that your body has something to burn for fuel (carbs) and also that the protein will be saved for your muscles.

Drink the same protein/carbohydrate shake mix first thing in the morning as soon as you get up. You do this because you most likely didn't wake up in the middle of the night to eat so you're likely hungry when you wake up. First thing in the morning there's already a good chance that your body is already tapping into your fat and muscle for energy and that means you need to consume protein and carbohydrates ASAP. You can avoid muscle loss at night by eating some cottage cheese and drinking a cold glass of milk before you go to bed. Both contain casein protein which is slowly digested into your body making it a natural time released protein.

To summarize. Protein shake after your workout. Protein shake first thing in the morning. Milk and cottage cheese at night before you go to bed. Eating balanced meals that contain both protein and carbohydrates is essential throughout the day. Your goal should be to consume one gram of protein for every pound you weigh. Remember your muscles need protein to grow so give them plenty of protein and plenty of water. Add this to your workout plan and watch your muscle gains skyrocket.