im thinking about changing from protein powder over to this shit http://www.eebay.com/itm/Nutiva-Organic-Hemp-Protein-Powder-Fiber-3-lbs-bag-/150625900464?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231200d7b0

opinion?

also , what strength program should i follow if i want to gain strength and tone overall ? what maintanance should i be eating at too , to do this properly ?

yes about 2-3 mins between sets of 5x5 (or less if you feel ready enough).

Cardio is not necessary, although 20 mins of HIIT PWO would be fine.

I completely forgot about your knee surgery.

Yes that could definitely be an issue. The patellar tendon could be the culprit here. Definitely try to take it a bit slower.

Not the best pick. The best sources of protein are whey protein, egg protein, chicken protein, beef protein, milk protein. Hemp is a vegetarian option if you happen to be one. If you do not care about milk products, then whey is your friend. Hemp on total absorption rate is not even remotely close to whey, and also as far as amino makeup is also doesn't come close. Would it hurt you? no. But for the best gains stick with whey.



5x5 for strength
hypertrophy for size

maintenance should be eating your BMR cal requirements + whatever extra cals you need from exercise energy expenditure. Just google a bmr calculator.

hey raynor, complete off topic question sorry. but i was wondering what you use your FG for?

you should get a rainbow orb imo

btui doesnt whey contain dairy or something ?

as of right now, nothing but prestige my friend.

Not exactly...its derived from dairy.

How long would it take for me to put on ~10 pounds of muscle. Including bulking and cutting phases. I'm new to lifting so any exercises would help that work my upper body. My legs are good as of right now but later on I'd like to work on them.