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Jimellow · 08-10-2009, 07:37 PM

Thanks again for the replies.

A more general question that came to mind since my original post is: How do I tell if I need more calories/protein in my diet? Aside from a numerical value, what indications does a body give that it needs more calories/protein?

I find that doing active things generally gives me more energy, as odd as that may sound, and while I'm pretty sure I'm not taking in as many calories as I should, I'm not lacking energy or noticing any other physical deficiencies. I sleep very well and find I have adequate energy to get me through the day, despite all the activity. Does this mean anything, or isn't that a valid indication of whether or not an individual is getting enough caloric intake throughout the course of a day?

I guess what I am asking is: Why I would be taking a protein supplement in the first place, or for the sake of this thread, why you are taking a given supplement?

In regards to the recommendation to eat more food, I would consider that to be a valid recommendation, but I generally don't eat a lot, and thus am wondering if that might be a reason to take a supplement? I eat enough to have energy and by no means am starving myself, but I don't consider myself to be a hungry person; someone that eats only what's necessary, but not much more.

There's a lot of great information in this thread, and I encourage everyone to continue replying and contributing. I am intrigued by supplements and their place in one's diet, and aside from determining whether they are something I should pursue, I also enjoy learning more about them and how they work through others.

08-10-2009, 07:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	Thanks again for the replies. A more general question that came to mind since my original post is: How do I tell if I need more calories/protein in my diet? Aside from a numerical value, what indications does a body give that it needs more calories/protein? I find that doing active things generally gives me more energy, as odd as that may sound, and while I'm pretty sure I'm not taking in as many calories as I should, I'm not lacking energy or noticing any other physical deficiencies. I sleep very well and find I have adequate energy to get me through the day, despite all the activity. Does this mean anything, or isn't that a valid indication of whether or not an individual is getting enough caloric intake throughout the course of a day? I guess what I am asking is: Why I would be taking a protein supplement in the first place, or for the sake of this thread, why you are taking a given supplement? In regards to the recommendation to eat more food, I would consider that to be a valid recommendation, but I generally don't eat a lot, and thus am wondering if that might be a reason to take a supplement? I eat enough to have energy and by no means am starving myself, but I don't consider myself to be a hungry person; someone that eats only what's necessary, but not much more. There's a lot of great information in this thread, and I encourage everyone to continue replying and contributing. I am intrigued by supplements and their place in one's diet, and aside from determining whether they are something I should pursue, I also enjoy learning more about them and how they work through others. __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.