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Wanting to gain muscle, i get my protein from greek yogurt, special k meal bars w/peanut butter, chicken, turkey. is that enough? i'm very picky

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Yes: You should be fine as long as you are hitting about 50-60gr, which it sounds like you are. Any more than that and you are likely to just urinate it out. Make sure you eat a post workout meal with ~40% carbs and 60% protein balance to maximize muscle gains. Hope this helps!

Answered 3/3/2014

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