Pretty much, do you maintain your standard amount of protein intake on your off day, or reduce it as you have no muscles craving it at that time?

Keep up protein, wtf type of logic is that? You think just because you didn't work out that day that your body won't synthesize protein?

E- doesn't mean you have to chug protein shakes all day on your off day, keep your dietary protein intake up though

This post was edited by Boilermakers on Jun 24 2015 09:01am

This, I don't aim to take more / less protein on my off-days.

Ya. Im new. Thats why I'm asking questions.
Your answer, before your edit, "keep up protein, wtf type of logic is that" is counter to your edit.


So: do i continue to take my 1 shake a day along with my standard food intake then?
Or food only?

This post was edited by immortalcheese on Jun 24 2015 09:57am

Depends how much protein you're getting in your diet. Protein shakes are called protein supplements for a reason, they're meant to supplement protein into your diet. If you are eating enough protein then no it's not necessary. So say you aim for 200g of protein a day, if you can eat that then no you don't need a shake. If you prefer a shake to assist you in reaching that, then feel free to drink one on off days. I drink 2-3 shakes on off days sometimes when I know I have little time to eat or I'm not stocked up on groceries.

Just keep macros the same on on and off days

No need to change things

hopefully hes not trying to get 200g a day

Raises another question, what should my target be for example? Stats in http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=72818725&f=60

tbh 150g should be sufficient on workout days, maybe a little less on rest days, but it doesnt really matter if you get more, its just not worth taking shakes to reach 200g if youre at like 150-170

depends on intensity and duration of workouts, but there isnt really a magic number, but 200 isnt too bad at your weight, if youre shitting liquid, its probably too much though

1.3g protein per lb of body weight is what I grew up with.

There's a lot of people who debate this, but I get a 1g protein/1lb body weight every day. When you start eating the same thing daily it becomes really easy, especially when you add "staple" meals. Like your 1 a day shake immortal. Start eating the same sand which for lunch, or a grilled chicken breast/steak for dinner.