Can consuming protein powder supplements make a female bulky?
485772
The "boyish figure" comes from increased testosterone which is a hormone.  Unless you are a serious body builder or a steroids user, I'd say the extra protein will do nothing but help you build muscle mass.
441863
It depends on which supplements you're using to determine the side effects.  Generally, they're pretty safe to use, although the best way to get nutrition in terms of body building is to eat natural protein.  Just be careful to follow directions on the supplements and not overdose.  Also, if your muscles get to big for your bodyframe, you will risk injuring your tendons and ligaments since they also need to adapt to growing muscles.
387963
Protein builds muscle, muscle burns fat. The best protein drink (blech) - The least nasty tasting one is the Curves chocolate drink. It's not as chalky/gritty as some other powder. I try to get my protein through diet, though.
766416
I'm the same size, and trust me if you work out moderately and stay 'cut', that should be good enough. Truthfully, most women would prefer that then a big, bulky bodybuilder. Be patient and just stay active, they'll come along.
170277
no - i am close to a girl that has this, after almost 20 years she is very scrawny and just does not look very healthy
1006228
No short cut. No quick way. All short cuts will lead you in to trouble. So adopt a scientific and proven method.\n\nDo work out, eat wisely. I mean low fat high protein diet. Work out include resitance training, cardios and calisthenics. You will surely get the wonderful results with a good shape.\n\nIf you are looking for 6packs abs, I am sorry woman can not have that one for the genetic reasons. We can find the pictures of women in the cover pages of fitness magazines, those are the professionals who take testosterone supplements.\n\nReagarding the crunches. First of all one should know the correct postuer to do it. Sad to say that most of the people do the crunches which effects only the ererctor spinae (low back muslce) and not the targetted rectus abdominus (stomach muscle). So, you check it up your posture,. And you are not supposed to do ab crunches everyday as it effects adversely to your back too.\n\nGood luck. Have a nice day.\n\nYou can write to me if you do like to know more.
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Healthy. If you have excess fat in your diet then you will have health problems. Too little though, and your cells will not have strong membranes and if you are a girl you will be less defined... Ever wonder why supermodels need plastic surgery...\n\nPeople have different natural sizes. Eat until you are full, snack on food that does not have the word lard, and you should be okay.
352677
um...GMC is a car company. Maybe you mean GNC (General Nutrition Center). it's possible that differnet supplements will affect the outcome of different screenings, but if you tell your doctor that you're taking certain supps, he/she should be able to rule out any questions that may arise. \n\nas far as protein supplements tho, that's HIGHLY unlikely. I take a variety of protein supps (whey, casein, soy, etc), creatine, glutamine, BCAA's, etc etc, and have NEVER had even the slightest issue with any sort of screening tests. hate to say it but the odds aren't in your favor on this one, man.
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My mother reached menopause. She said she never had the side effect youre referring to but she thinks that a healthy diet helped. She buys only organic food, even condiments like sugar and flour are all organic. She eats a lot of wheat and fiber. The only other preventative is to take estrogen pills. Hormone pills will continue your menstrual cycle, but at least you wont get liver spots and the hunchback that old age causes!
927795
Many protein supplements will add weight because they also contain lots of sugars and fats.  It also depends on what you mix them with.  Make sure you read the labels and look for one without fat or added sugar.\n\nBut in reality, the best source of protein is natural foods.  Fish, chicken, turkey, legumes, hard cheeses are all good sources
929211
I'm assuming you are looking to bulk up and add muscle... If so simply consuming protein powder is not going to do it alone.  Protein helps to rebuild muscle that has been broken down but to gain weight you need to consume carbs (lots) and fats as well.  Try this:  5-6 meals a day consisting of 50 grams of protein, 150 grams of complex carbs, and 15-20 grams of fats (ie. canola oil).  Get a food scale and a book that explains food counts.  \nDon't eat junk and work your muscles so that you experience muscle fatigue (the burn) and soreness (a good sore not injured) after each training session - if you are not sore you have not worked hard enough!  In addition, look to a protein powder that also contains carbs for the extra calories.  You can use a shake to supplement or replace a meal.  Hope this helps...don't give up it can take a lot of hard work and comes easier for some people...I personally was very lean but it works - I went from 160 to 210 lbs and still lean over several years naturally.\nAs for the powder...most of the brand names are ok...
211697
i think the gyno your talking about is gynocomastia, which is men having boobs basically, and you might not get it right away, but as soon as you get off the steroids, then all that muscle will convert into fat, so i wouldn't use those...  try things like creatine and other vitamin supplements you can pick up at the local vitamin shop...
476786
not totally true, if you're trying to bulk up then you may want cut back on the cardio but a good mix of heavy weight lifting and cardio (and good high protein diet) will give you a healthy looking muscular bod.
342523
Of course.  Just learn how to get the protein you need from food.  Chicken, red meat, fish, etc.   Its the best way to get big actually, however the supplements are much easier...which is why most people use them.
424889
a healthy diet requires food. protein shakes are meant for gaining muscle mass. one once of protein per lb. of your weight are needed to gain mass, it's not meant to substitute food! liquid diets are not healthy. if its killing your appetite, try only consuming half the amount.
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There are no guarantees but some womens breasts do get larger with time.\n   Where I live very few, if any women have the same problem as you, and there are those that think that it has to do with a good amount of beans in the diet. It is a theory that beans have a hormone booster(so to speak) in them, that help girls develop in their teens, and the claim is that lima beens contain the greatest amount of this substance.\n   Another thing that I have noticed is women who keep fit through moderate exercize tend to make what they do have seem more appealing,after all, if there is a little more muscle behind a breast, it is naturally going to be not only a bit larger, but firmer.\n   Probably thr most important thing to anyone looking better and being more healthy is diet and the proper food supplements for your body to reach its potential. \n   I had a wife that got implants even though I tried to dissuade her not to, and although she became a more buxom lady, it seemed to change her personallity for the worst.\n   As I said, there are no guaranties as everyone has a different physiological make up, but some hope is better than none. I have also seen a little difference when women use a good quality cream for a daily breast massage.\n   Believe me, as a guy I can tell you that some of the older women that I have known that had smaller breasts, but took good care of themselves, were much more attractive than the older ones with large breasts.\n   Good Luck
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Mean have more bulk body mass and women have lean muscle.