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that is a good point.

i see... so my main sources of energy through the school day are sandwiches with deli meat, fruits, usually portable fruits like apples and bananas, and granola bars (ive made my own because the store bought ones have a lot of crap in them, but sometimes they're just more convenient). So what's...

Hmm... I've heard similar things to what you say... I'm kind of scared to, one knee cap pops out of the socket every time I bend my knee which is a horrible feeling and compromises its ability to support weight - my other knee and hips have heavy joint degeneration of the sort that even...

Hmm... tell me more about deli meats and organic meats? :worried: :faint:

Alright, thanks folks. Also, I've heard that mixing protein powder with water is not the way to go since water doesn't have the necessary fats and carbs to properly metabolize the protein, so much of it goes to waste. In this regard, milk is best, even without the added protein of milk. Can...

Sorry, I forgot to mention, I have chronic hip and knee injuries, so the best I can do for my legs is the elliptical otherwise there is a very unhealthy pain. Could you expand more on what you think would be a good routine?

I'm just starting weightlifting, or I should say, I've been weightlifting off and on for a few years but never knew much of anything about it. I went to a personal trainer recently and he set me up with a program, and I wanted to get a 2nd opinion about if it's good or not. My goal is to burn...

1) I'm wondering, are protein powders and bars really necessary? I've heard that more is not necessarily better, since you just pee out unused protein anyway. After a workout I usually have a sandwich with about 30g of various kinds of deli meat on it, and I'll often also have a can of sardines...