damnit Berardi, I read that first sentence and had two of those articles in mind!
now attention “scottiscool” listen up. when your professor says some demeaning shit to you like “you don’t need more protein”, just remind that overzealous nitwit that if it wasn’t for increased protein intake, we wouldn’t have evolved. Then ask her what “ideal” is, and no matter what she says, tell her that the amount you’re consuming in your shake puts you right there.
Or just run out of the room screaming “I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!” and slam the door.
Next time you see her, tell that you carefully considered her opinion and that you didn’t want to take anything that was a waste of money or bad for your health. Then tell her one of the following:
That you stopped taking protein powder and started a course of D-Bol and Testosterone Ethanate, because you know that works or
That a weightlifter taking dietry advice from a 110lbs distance runner is like asking a midget how to dunk.
Jokes aside, Vroom is probably spot on for this one. Arguing with professors can be a big waste of time.
[quote]vroom wrote:
Learn the truth but regurgitate whatever crap she states when you take the tests.
Don’t waste your time arguing with this person.[/quote]
Of all the posts here I agree with vroom the most.
You have to understand what you are dealing with here. To academics, you are a brainwashed moron who couldn’t come up with a cogent argument on your own (and you always will be).
We know that protein powders are great for optimizing results and convenience, but you will never convince her of that.
Go to your campus phys ed/kines/human kinetics library.
Take a copy of the NSCA “Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning” (2nd edition) by Baechle and Earle off the shelf.
Photocopy pages 233 and 234.
Highlight the box on page 234 that says:
“Based on current research, it appears that the protein requirements for athletes are between 1.5 and 2.0 g/kg bodyweight, assuming caloric intake and protein quality are adequate.”
Also, tell her your “friend” in 3rd year BSc Kinesiology specializing in Advanced Exercise Physiology (as his pre-med) at the University of Alberta says that his professors for “Exercise Physiology”, “Advanced Conditioning Methodology”, and “Nutrition and Body Composition” have all stated that increased protein is required for optimal outcomes in:
Weight loss & periods of caloric restriction
Increasing & maintaining performance in power athletes
Maximizing training response in for hypertrophy.
Injury prevention and rehab
Then, spin her around, give her a spank on the butt, and walk over to your seat in the front row.
Hmmm…110-lb. marathon runner, huh? I bet she looks GREEEEAAAAT nekkid…WRONG!!! She obviously knows nothing about THAT subject since she has cannibalized every ounce of muscle in her body running marathons.
Don’t waste your time debating with a “professor”. If you feel compelled to discuss it further, throw this at her…
Protein supplements are designed to fill in gaps in your nutrition. It’s widely recognized that eating 5-6 meals spread evenly throughout the day is the best way to eat for optimal body composition (although she probably thinks marathon runners display optimal body composition). If you can get these 5-6 meals from whole foods, fantastic. If you can’t, you should consider supplementing.
Immediately after explaining this, go tell to her to stick her head in a bowl of soft tofu and bean sprouts.
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