Is this true?

[anarki]

I was told by a friend who works out a lot that if you have a lot of protein and don't lift weights you gain something like a layer of fat. Is it true?

[ZEEBS]

lol..wtf...u gain fat no matter if u have protein in u or not..if u dont do shit
then obviously u will gain weight.....

[anarki]

No, like basically what protein does is turn into fat, it's not like solid unless you workout. I heard the samething about creatine. So, basically what I'm trying to say is if I use protein shakes as a meal replacement will it turn into fat and add bad weight on or will it stay solid if I don't get a chance to workout?

[Hard Gainer]

Even if you're not lifting, its important (even more important) to get your protein every day. That's what will help keep the muscle in your absence from the gym. Alot depends on "your" body too, what your metabolism is, bf to start, daily calories to maintain, etc

[Reverend Satan]

Quick answer: Consume more calories than you expend and you will gain weight no matter what.

Protein does have fewer kilocalories (calories) than fat and the same as carbohydrates. Also, protein requires the most energy to digest so basically protein is the most difficult of the macronutrients to convert to fat but it can happen. Have you ever noticed you feel hot after a meal that is high in protein? That is your body actually expending energy to break down the protein you just consumed.

With that said, I've never heard of anyone actually getting fat off of a mostly protein diet because most people that consume huge amounts of protein do so because they are trying to maximize their results in the gym (meaning they probably expend a lot of energy). How many couch potatoes do you know that eat lean chicken and fish to the tune of 4000 calories a day?

[Reverend Satan]

Originally Posted by anarki

No, like basically what protein does is turn into fat, it's not like solid unless you workout. I heard the samething about creatine. So, basically what I'm trying to say is if I use protein shakes as a meal replacement will it turn into fat and add bad weight on or will it stay solid if I don't get a chance to workout?

I'm tired so quick answers.

Creatine will not turn to fat. It is not possible.

Drink your protein shake regardless of if you miss a workout or not. In order to keep a positive nitrogen balance (stay growing) you need a regular supply of protein. Every 2 or 3 hours is ideal. Remember your body needs energy to simply stay alive. Depending on your size (I imagine you're larger than average), your body probably needs 2000 calories a day just to perform basic functions like pumping blood to your muscles and breathing.

You sound like you are too worried about getting chubby. Just keep track of your progress and adjust your diet/routine accordingly.

Solid posts bro. And dead on.

[Deacon]

one note on creatine - it does not turn to fat but it will water bloat you like a mofo -

[Rambo]

WOW, we need to make a newbie guide on nutrition...
anarki (i'm not busting on u) but bro don't listen to everybody, u need to research first.
Protein is made out of 22 amino acids, it has 4 Cal per gram vs fat which has 9kcal/gram 9 are considered essential(Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, and Valine, which means that you need to get a certain amount of them in your diet to function properly) .
Think about it this way, a chicken breast which is protein is made out of muscle, protein in the most abundant in the muscles after water. If you keep on downing proetin shakes every minute, u r increasing your calorie intake by alot, which you will gain fat, but having couple of shakes a day on non training days, you will not gain fat.(After you train, for the next couple of days your body is repairing itself and it needs protein for that task, so by increasing your protein intake, you're basically helping your body out).
As far as creatine, NO WAY you will gain fat...(water retention, yeah but not fat)
Again stop listening to your friend that works out alot, ( working out frequently won't get you big, it's your diet that will make the difference)

[Janus]

Yeah creatine bloated me big time