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Question by chris
Submitted on 5/31/2004
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I am 13 years old, 5'10'' and about 130 pounds. I'm wondering if i should take protein supplements yet or if I'm to young.i have a workout routine but is protein to strong for me?


Answer by Aquila-chan
Submitted on 8/4/2004
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I would talk to your local pharmaist. they are very helpful on supplements on ages and frame.Also,any medications you may be taking should be taken into concideration before taking a new supplement. a multivitamin isn't a bad idea,either.^^

 

Answer by Ashley
Submitted on 8/11/2004
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What are you trying to do? Increase Muscle mass? All you can do is workout. The protien shakes just give you energy. I'm imagenine you're a pretty guy - hello 5'10 and you're 13! So I'll think you'll do pretty well.

 

Answer by chick girl
Submitted on 8/11/2004
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well, let's see yea a protein is too strong for u well only u take protein in 15 years old well u can take the health club to make strong for u.

 

Answer by levi
Submitted on 8/22/2004
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I would take a little.  Don't go overboard.  You can't force nature too much.  You will gain weight as you get older.  I was about your identical size at your age and I am still fit and thin at 31.

 

Answer by badass
Submitted on 9/18/2004
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Chris your way to young to be training seriously!!!  Your body is still developing and has a long way to go.  I am 25 and been working out since I was about 17.  I have found that through taking breaks it is easier to develop as you get older.  I now work out less but seem to benefit more.  You should try and do more varied exercise at your age, e.g cross training, climbing, martial arts, these will all help your body develop whilst keeping fit then as you get a little older see what you want training you want to "specialize in".  Protein is used to repair your damaged muscle after a workout thereby replacing torn fibers with new stronger ones.  Protein taken in amounts recommended by your GP/Dr should be fine for you.

 

Answer by glb
Submitted on 9/21/2004
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well Chris, im the same age as you but i wouldn't suggest taking protein. As you already said, it is probably too strong. I don't understand why you would want to take protein supplements anyway? Keep with the workout and you won't need protein supplements anyway! xxx

 

Answer by doodle
Submitted on 10/28/2004
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Just do some some jogging maybe a few walks first to get started, u should run a few times a week. do sum weights but not to heavy, do lots of reps of a smaller weight. do not use protien!!!

 

Answer by chicka dee
Submitted on 11/1/2004
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hell yeah boy your contributing to the childhood obesity rate in Australia shame on you...just jokes that's pretty descent for a 13 year old.  Don't take tablets unnecessarily consult your doctor or GP.  Take notice!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by Mighty Mike
Submitted on 11/5/2004
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As far as protein supplements go I wouldn't start to take them yet. Your body is still going through natural changes and protein supplements could possibly alter the changes that it goes through. I say wait till you are about 18 to start thinking about taking protien suppliments. But keep up with your work out routine.

 

Answer by mollys1mom
Submitted on 11/9/2004
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Your 5'10" and 130 pounds?   what makes you think you need extra protein?  As long as you eat a proper diet and exercise, or at least stay active a supplement should not be necessary.  by the way, if your concerned about weight, at your height 130 is not too heavy.  its pretty healthy if you ask me.   My best advice to you would be to talk to your doctor before taking any supplements, if he says its ok or necessary, then take them.

 

Answer by mischelle
Submitted on 11/16/2004
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i think that you should take it for your health. being tall at 13 years old is cause by your parents genetic.

 

Answer by Bob
Submitted on 1/4/2005
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Kid, you shouldn't be worrying about that at this age, just have fun and relax and take advantage of being young.

 

Answer by Escalade
Submitted on 1/13/2005
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If you take protein your penis will fall off.
If it continues to remain off of your pelvic area then it will roll away into the wind. you will more than likely never see it again.
So if you want to be buff just smoke pot. Marijuana has muscle builders that makes you look like hulk hogan. Be buff smoke pot.

 

Answer by Rimo
Submitted on 2/21/2005
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how huge should a 13 year old be?

 

Answer by tyson
Submitted on 2/26/2005
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no im 18 and im 5'6

 

Answer by Jizzo
Submitted on 3/3/2005
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I was 5'9" 130lbs at age 14 a freshman in high school. My Junior year I sprouted up to 5'11" and I weighed 185lbs I used protein shakes and all sorts of things to gain weight and muscle mass. You don't need it I gain most my weight and muscle though eating and excising. I ate 3 meals a day and had snacks in between meals and after dinner. I always drank milk even chocolate and I had 2nds or 3rds anytime I could fit it down. But you need to work out or it will just turn into fat. So don't worry you'll grow. If you are trying to gain weight don't join the wrestling team cause you'll lose all the weight you tried to put on.

 

Answer by sistagurl
Submitted on 3/8/2005
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It's not your fault that your overweight. i'm140 pounds 5'0" and 12 years old i get picked at all the time. If you think you are fat are want to become skinnier then you should try eating salads doing workouts like:taebo, Slim and 6pack or the total gym.

 

Answer by tannor
Submitted on 3/13/2005
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it all depends if you've hit puberty or not.. I'm 13, 5'11 and 165 pounds.. i work out 5 times a week..

 

Answer by sdf
Submitted on 3/20/2005
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Its perfectly safe to supplement with protein espically after you workout

 

Answer by liv
Submitted on 4/1/2005
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no just be yourself and if you are that uncomfortable with your self you should take a look in the mirror and really ask yourself whats wrong and name all the good things about you

 

Answer by Josh
Submitted on 4/5/2005
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well im 13 years old and i take protein supplements and it really helps your workout it helps you build mustle so take it.

 

Answer by ownerofwet
Submitted on 4/8/2005
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Yes you are too young. Take the natural protine. Eat lots of cooked eggs, never raw. Get a juicer  and juice some raw potatoes.

 

Answer by LaSadEyez16
Submitted on 4/11/2005
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i think it could affect your insides...so u should try to eat whats more healthy for you and not protein!!

 

Answer by Erik
Submitted on 4/28/2005
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No it is not to strong for you. but make sure you get just plain whey protein or protien that doesn't have a bunch of enhancing stuff such as creatine but what i drink is 100% whey protien.

 

Answer by finalz
Submitted on 5/12/2005
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don't use protein, just eat a balanced diet, red meat is good for protein so eat rare stake, but just eat lost of vegetables like green leafy veg and eggs and cheese and drink milk everything will come from them to help you more than protein on its own, just remember to eat a balanced diet

 

Answer by monkey4sale
Submitted on 5/15/2005
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no one should take protein supplements, unless they aren't getting enough protein, causing them to frequent a hospital. taking any substance as a teenager is detrimental to ones health. seeing that the teenage brain is in constant developement until their 20's.

 

Answer by John20
Submitted on 5/18/2005
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Yes, shouldn't be taking protein at that age. And if you're doing weights, you shouldn't be at the age you're are.

 

Answer by sam
Submitted on 5/24/2005
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I think that you should wait and deal with what you have! Hey that is my b-day!

 

Answer by Koschei
Submitted on 6/27/2005
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You're too young to be on the internet.  Come back in 5 years.

 

Answer by jimmy
Submitted on 7/7/2005
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you might be gay

 

Answer by Rachel
Submitted on 8/5/2005
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It depends i take protein to since i a gymnast i would recommend like protein powders that you can put in your drink. each person has a differnt amount of protien they should get you should get about 88 grams of portein. make sure you are not gettin a lot over that if you want to take protein tablets make sure the protein isnt way over that number

 

Answer by Rachel
Submitted on 8/5/2005
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It depends i take protein to since i a gymnast i would recommend like protein powders that you can put in your drink. each person has a differnt amount of protien they should get you should get about 88 grams of portein if your are working out a little. If you do moderate exercising you should get about 90 grams. And if your doing a lot of exercising (very intense and extreme) you should get about 96 grams you should get around make sure you are not gettin a lot over that if you want to take protein tablets make sure the protein isnt way over that number

 

Answer by informant
Submitted on 9/21/2005
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your way to young to take any kind of protien supplement your only 13 let your body grow. Any nutritionist will tell u to waite until you are atleast 16-18 years old

 

Answer by curlz
Submitted on 10/7/2005
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i am 5'4 and 130 pounds. is that a healthy weight for my height? i work out at the gym and i cant seem to loose weight. why is that? i want to go down to 118 pounds. any suggestions?

 

Answer by pookie
Submitted on 10/9/2005
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Chris to me you seem to have a normal weight. protein is alway good for a growing young boy. just make sure that you keep exercising, and don't pig out when ever you have craving for something sweet.

 

Answer by BodyBuilder
Submitted on 10/13/2005
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Hey man, take the protein powder its great. i started taking it at 10 years of age, and look at me (well try to). with regular activity protein powder can make you alot stronger and way more toned.
Happy BodyBuilding

 

Answer by KEKE
Submitted on 11/4/2005
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VERY TALL

 

Answer by Death_By_Protin
Submitted on 11/10/2005
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Na, take all you want. Who care if it's bad for ya.

 

Answer by ilovemagicthegathering
Submitted on 11/11/2005
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thats a hard one I don't know I'm a little under weight I'm 12 5' and weigh 90lbs.

 

Answer by deeds_trick10
Submitted on 11/13/2005
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I am 13 also and I am a lifter.  And I would say that it is definitely not too early to take protien supplements. because I have ever since I was 10.

 

Answer by Old_Lifter
Submitted on 11/20/2005
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The main value of protein supplements is that they are well tolerated immediately after exercise (you can drink it when you might not be able to eat immediately after a hard workout) and are absorbed quickly.  They are also portable and can be carried to wherever you do your workouts so that you can eat/drink it immediately after exercise.  Studies show that post workout nutrition consisting of 2 parts carbohydrate to 1 part protein are most effective at helping your muscles recover as quickly as possible.  You should eat something with both carbs and protein as soon as possible after your workouts, but definitely within 1 hour.

This is just good nutrition as it relates to exercise, and true no matter what your age.

If you are serious about your workouts you should already have a good diet that supplies all of the macro-nutrients needed.  Protein supplements are not magic, they simply make it easier to get adequate nutrition when it will do the most good.

 

Answer by dan
Submitted on 11/27/2005
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here is what to do...go deep into the forrest and find the yam pack. they will be hard to find because are almost extinct. when you do find them kill them and eat their furs...skin and all. after you do that you should be gaining weight and you will look fine...dont worry

 

Answer by voiceofreason
Submitted on 11/30/2005
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No chris you should not take protein because you are a giant. As for your weight, you will fill out as you grow older.

 

Answer by Jim
Submitted on 12/12/2005
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Generally, protein supplements may be obtained at health food stores and other related retailers, but protein supplements are probably not the best things to go around with. If you are bodybuilding or working out and want more protein in your diet, I wouldn't recommend protein supplements because they aren't as good as the natural, original source of protein - meat. You should eat some chicken breast, beefsteak, and fish, which contain far more protein than most other foods (usually over 50% DV). That should be much better than nothing, and it will be much safer and more delicious protein supplements.

 

Answer by dude
Submitted on 12/26/2005
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cool

 

Answer by Bballtimm9
Submitted on 1/2/2006
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Protein sup is fine at ur age. Don't start creatine or anything else except maybe weight gainer/meal replacement or whey protein. On Whey works best.

 

Answer by bodybuilder
Submitted on 1/3/2006
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id wait until late adolescence to begin serious  
weight training, weight lifting too early may stunt your growth, both overall body as well as down there in boys, go easy for a few more years

 

Answer by Ripped
Submitted on 1/5/2006
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of course nott. just make sure it doesn't have any anobolic ingredients. take whey protien once a day and you'll se good effects!!!!!

 

Answer by JJ
Submitted on 1/5/2006
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No, ur definitely to young

 

Answer by Marklos
Submitted on 1/12/2006
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YOU ARE WAY TO YOUNG FOR WORKING OUT WITH WEIGHTS YOU WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO UR MUSCLES AT THIS EARLY AGE.

 

Answer by bla
Submitted on 1/19/2006
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your not too young.  You should try to get your protien from natural things like foods such as meat.  This soon you probably shouldn't take more than 30 grams of a protien a day from supplements.  You should go to a local GMC or other supplemant store and talk to them.  You should also go to a local gym and talk to a trainer. They will tell you what you want to know

 

Answer by douglas.
Submitted on 1/26/2006
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yes, i've been a trainer for 4 year's now. 13 is completly crazy to start taking pill's such as these. You should definetly wait until you are about 15 to 18 year's old. Espicially since your 130 pounds, you're body will not act very well to this. I highly reccommend that you do NOT start to take these pills without doctor's orders.
thanks.- doug

 

Answer by lemonhead
Submitted on 2/14/2006
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why would you take protein supplements? are you trying to be a bodybuilder?

 

Answer by Tyler
Submitted on 3/3/2006
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whey protein suppliments do not cause bodily harm, so long as you are proceeding with your workout plan as high repetition rather than that of high weight and low repetition, the problem with being 13 is you are not fully developed and are continuing to grow right now, when you tear your muscles severly due to strenuous workouts, your joint alignment and muscle tissues are weakened and pending on the severity can be long term, protein is good for you, but be careful with your routine

 

Answer by Big Sister
Submitted on 3/7/2006
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Dont take anything with out talking to your doctor and your parents... you are 13 years old!! You will "thicken out" as you grow up, especially in High School.

 

Answer by Jason
Submitted on 3/13/2006
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I am trying to build muscle and i am 14 years old. I personally would not take supplements due to the dangerous side affects. Try adding more protein to your diet by eating more protein-rich foods.

 

Answer by Espinoza
Submitted on 3/23/2006
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I say yes.I have taken them.I am 14 my weight 140 pounds.height 5 feet 11 inches

 

Answer by JenniNikki
Submitted on 3/30/2006
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I would suggest adding a little extra protein to your diet...

I'd encourage something other than meat ;)

Vary your protein intake, don't try to get it all from one source... That's a good thing to do with any nutrient, actually.

I'd also suggest not trying to get too bulked up. I'm a teenage girl, and while I love mah boys to have some muscle definition, I'm not really into too much bulk... And, at my school at least, the girls who are are sluts. (To an extreme which all-out disgusts many straight boys, pretty much all of the ones who aren'ttreating them like sex toys.) But I suppose if sluts are your thing >.>

 

Answer by 22345
Submitted on 4/17/2006
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i am 14 and would like to know the best way to lose weight in your thighs. and possibly the quickest!!!















 

Answer by popper
Submitted on 5/21/2006
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yo man as you get older ull start gaining weight and muscle mass dont worry the babes will come

 

Answer by Danny
Submitted on 5/22/2006
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If your taking a protien supplement at any age you better be doing some serious lifting. And not just once a week, you need to stick to a regular schedule. If your 13 and 5`10` 130 pounds, Im sure that the protien won't be to strong for you. That's really tall for 13 and the weight seems about normal. good luck
~Danny

 

Answer by shelby
Submitted on 6/5/2006
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shelby

 

Answer by fast fast fast
Submitted on 6/6/2006
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how can i lose 30 pounds in a month

 

Answer by s
Submitted on 6/7/2006
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No, your body will fill out when you stop growing. For now enjoy being skinny!

 

Answer by mr.handsom
Submitted on 6/7/2006
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absolutely not cuz supplements are very power- ful you should wait till your at least 16 u could have serious brain injury my best friend over dozed on just 1 lucky he is alive

 

Answer by bob saget
Submitted on 6/13/2006
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Your not to young to take protien. But you are to young to start taking a protien with any kind of creatine or muscle stimulant. They can screw up your joints because your not done growing yet and even though you seem like a pretty big kid you could hurt your growth plates. Also watch how much your lifting, you could also hurt your growth plates becase your so young.

 

Answer by Quiznos
Submitted on 6/17/2006
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Beef has protein; Chicken has protein;

Peas have protein; Fish has protein;

There is more than enough protein in our Heavenly Father's creation that is healthy for you.

In this context, If Man made it then avoid it.
The long-term effects of using man-made drugs just too risky and people don't want people in sports using drugs that give an unfair advantage over others who don't use those performance enhancing drugs.  It's not honest.


 

Answer by bob
Submitted on 6/23/2006
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yes your fat

 

Answer by John
Submitted on 7/7/2006
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Answer by hasan
Submitted on 7/27/2006
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Answer by Man124
Submitted on 7/27/2006
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No, taking 'protein supplements' won't help you and you shouldn't consider them until you are out of puberty (age 17) or the stuff inside there can mess you up.

Also, a work out routine is a bad idea if it involves weights. Its a really bad idea if it involves weights over 50 pounds. You get bad habits that are hard to break later and its easy to really hurt your performance later on.

 

Answer by awsomechick
Submitted on 7/28/2006
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YOU FATTY!

 

Answer by Triathlete
Submitted on 7/29/2006
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NO, eat regular meals, 13 is to young for supplements, keep working out. Good Luck

 

Answer by muwnaHS
Submitted on 8/13/2006
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no

 

Answer by cathy
Submitted on 8/20/2006
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no i think that you should starve yourself for about 2 days then eat like a horse for 2 then starve your self for another 3 days!

 

Answer by kay
Submitted on 8/22/2006
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i say go for it, but don't take a large quantity of a protein supplement because your body may not be able to adjust to such a drastic change quickly enough

 

Answer by Mattyb19
Submitted on 8/31/2006
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hey man I'm 13 i workout but i don't suggest taking protein just follow the food guide and you will do fine try eggs and something with peanut butter for breakfast and some meat some other time in the day and thats plenty of protein there

 

Answer by fatgurl
Submitted on 9/21/2006
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i dont kno thats a pretty gay question!!!! wow 130 pounds ppl would kill to way that much!!!!

 

Answer by gabby
Submitted on 10/12/2006
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I think protein wouldn't be to strong for body just don't work to much,okay?!

 

Answer by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Submitted on 11/5/2006
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protein doesn't do a lot if you don't have testosteronem i forget when that's supposed to happen.  I lifted weights endlessly whilst younger (no protein) but i didn't see any evidence of bulking up.  Wait until a year after notcing that lifting weights is increasing your mass at all.

Where is the beach?

 

Answer by gwynne
Submitted on 12/8/2006
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no the resone you weigh so much is cause ur tall

 

Answer by emmy
Submitted on 12/9/2006
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ummm...no...hate to tell you sweety, but no matter what you look like or what your workout routine is, you are still 13. 13 is little young to be taking protein supplements. Besides, taking protein supplements is cheating! If you want to get in shape, do the right way.

 

Answer by Jawdy
Submitted on 12/19/2006
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I wouldn't recommend it yet.  At 13, your body hasn't fully developed or grown.  I would also be careful with your workout routine.  I'm certainly NOT saying "don't exercise" - but be mindful of the types of exercise you do.

If you're trying to bulk up muscle mass at 13, then it's likely to not happen, as your body simply hasn't reached that specific stage of development yet.  Your body is liable to not fully utilize the extra proteins and/or vitamins/nutrients that you would be supplementing to your diet.

I was a tall, skinny 15 year old - and tried all sorts of routines, supplements and extras to increase in muscle mass and athletic ability.  Now I'm 6ft3in tall and 220lbs, I do courses of protein, creatine and vitamins when in competition preparation training, but not for normal training.

So, my advice is to wait - probably until around 18, maybe later - before taking supplements.  Try increasing your diet (red and white meats, pasta, rice, carbohydrates etc) instead.

 

Answer by frailwordscollapse
Submitted on 1/3/2007
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im 15 so maybe youll like my answer better then older people cause were close in age. if i were u i probally wouldnt start taking enhancement suppliments or working out too much until you are older. its always good to keep in shape but if you begin lifting before your muscle develope then thats not good.

 

Answer by raiyn
Submitted on 1/26/2007
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Don't take protein supplements unless you're a vegan or vegetarian and have issues with nuts.... If you need more protein just eat some  chicken or turkey or beef

 

Answer by me
Submitted on 3/5/2007
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everyone should take proteins does not  matter how old u are i recommend taking herbalife it works !

 

Answer by Mr. Man
Submitted on 3/14/2007
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No protein is perfectly fine for anyone at any age, just take it easy with working out, because it will def stunt your growth. just look at how some of the strongest people at school are always short. (short as in anything below you height )

 

Answer by Anynomus
Submitted on 3/21/2007
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You can take protein supplements as protein is already a heavy part of your diet found in many meats, egg and nut products. Protein has no negative side effects although consuming more than 15g in a single sitting is overkill as that is all your body can process at once.

IF!! you are happy with you current height there is no problem with you starting to work out at your age, however you may experience growth stuntage as muscle mass in young growers has been known to disrupt the growth plate of the bones. Consider toning and endurance muscles for now(high reps, low weight) and that will really come in handy for getting huge later when you can safely do heavier weights.

Protein is good for you, hope this helps and goodluck reaching your personal fitness goals:).

 

Answer by emmy
Submitted on 3/28/2007
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I think you need to talk to your doctor before starting to take any type of medication.Ar eyou worried you are underweight or overweight? Chances are you just need to eat a healthier diet dont push yourself too hard!Im 14 5 3 and 85 punds and healthy as a horse!:)

 

Answer by DavePretty
Submitted on 4/26/2007
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You wanna be big time? I got three words for you:

Human Growth Hormones

 

Answer by *~*KAR*~*
Submitted on 4/30/2007
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ur to young ur a tall boy wait it out

 

Answer by boo
Submitted on 5/9/2007
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hi I'm boo, yes you should, and get lots of exercise, my real name is Julian off the biggest loser

 

Answer by GET SOME!
Submitted on 6/3/2007
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um yea.... just eat a can of tuna or two every day.... but please god don't over do it. you'll  wind up 400 pounds at 35 years old.... and you wont be in shape

 

Answer by Stabbath
Submitted on 6/25/2007
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No, don't take anything yet until you are about 18, those supplements aren't good for you.

 

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