Yes, but refer to my previous point - most people don't need extra protein in their diet, they get more than enough as it is. So going overboard on protein loading, be it via a supplement or downing several pints of milk, is largely a waste of time.
It's recommended that you have around 1.5g of protein per kg of body weight. Unless you're a 100kg+ rugby player then I'd be staggered if you can't get all you need from a decent, healthy diet. I mean the meal I had after my ride yesterday had around 50g of protein, 80g of carbs, as well as all the other good stuff you get from vegetables. That's almost my daily amount in one meal!
As for vanity, *shrug*, it's up to folks what they do, they're grown people and all that. Personally speaking, I'd rather be fit and healthy than have a Mens Health physique that is often airbrushed to within an inch of its life. I mean aerobic fitness is generally a pretty good thing for all round health, yet if you do any kind of decent aerobic exercise that's going to hamper your attempts to get big. It won't stop you becoming strong, but you won't gain bulk.
You don't tend to see blokes from the free weights area venturing across to the running machine though
You can easily incorporate aerobic exercise into a weight gaining regime, you simply need to watch your calories and ensure you're not running at a deficit in the process.
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