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Anonymous
Whey protein is a supplement. That means you should only use it to HELP your protein intake, it shouldn't be your main source
Animal proteins are the best source. Egg whites, skim milk, lean beef, chicken and turkey breast, fish, etc. are the best sources. You should try to have at least one at each meal. You can also get proteins from plant products like beans and soy, but these aren't complete proteins, and can't be used as effectively as animal proteins.
1 gram per pound of lean body weight sounds intimidating, but it's not that hard. First, you should be eating 5 small meals a day, and you can divide your protein intake between the meals. So 150 lbs. of lean body weight = 30 grams of protein per meal. If you can't get that much in a meal, you turn to whey protein.
Don't forget that you need to eat more in general. Protein will help rebuild your muscles larger and stronger after a workout, but you need more carbs and fat to fuel the muscles, too.
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