Q: hi im 14 years old and 120 pounds and weight lifting and i was wondering how much protein i should take a day or should i take any protein at all

A: You don't need to take protein powder to see good results. As long as you get a good amount of protein in your regular everyday meals (aim for 120 grams of protein daily or more), that's all you need. If you just cannot get that much protein from regular foods, then perhaps protein powder makes sense but it is by no means necessary for good gains. I do recommend you read my Nutrition article to see what kinds of foods you should be eating for best results (as well as health!). Good luck!