man, what kind of black $190 are you talking about for 2.4 kg? Seriously, just scroll through some online listings or check Craigslist and grab something brand new, still sealed in the box—it doesn’t have to come straight from a high-end boutique for you to save some cash $67
I picked mine up last month for $36, and honestly, it was a total steal
Most of the stuff you see listed on those local marketplace sites is straight-up fake—I mean, they look like junk that sells for maybe $30 on eBay based on the crappy photos they upload. I actually fell for it myself once; I ordered two different Liverpool FC jerseys through eBay, and both turned out to be total knockoffs, even though the sellers had those "99% positive feedback" ratings that make them look legit. It’s a scam, honestly.
Look, just head over to the Adidas store nearby—you know, one of those big ones in the mall—and check if they have the Liverpool FC home kits in stock. Just ask them if they can order the away kits for you too. But honestly? Even if they do get them in, expect to shell out like $500$183 because that's basically what everything in their shop costs these days. It's highway robbery.
So, I grabbed a kit and a tee from the AC Milan online store—totaled about $75—and it showed up via UPS in just five days flat! Best part? Zero customs, zero sales tax, nothing. Honestly, I was bracing myself for a massive headache at the border, so I’m absolutely stoked that everything slipped through without any extra fees.
But then you look at Liverpool FC... they ship through FedEx, and from what I hear, they actually have their own logistics setup right here in New York City to handle the customs stuff. They basically find every little way to tack on extra processing fees—like an extra $15 or $20 on top of the actual duties and taxes. It's such a racket. I’ve decided to just hold off on the Liverpool gear for now. I'm gonna wait until next summer when they switch over to the new Nike jersey designs. Hopefully, they'll run a clearance sale like last year where you can snag them for like $25. Better to be patient than get ripped off, right?
1) Honestly, most Whey proteins are basically the exact same thing—it’s all just marketing fluff—so you might as well grab the big tubs; personally, I stick to Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey or Twinlab most of the time 2 & 3) If you’re tossing it in with breakfast, go ahead and mix it with milk and some oats, but if you’re slamming it right after a workout, just stick to water 4) It’s totally up to you, man—you don't need anything fancy, you can just drink the whey straight 5) My go-tos are Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey, Twinlab, Dymatize, or MVP
Once you figure out which brand you actually like, you'll see plenty of people on this forum and other fitness boards, or even sites like Craigslist, selling protein—usually brand new and sealed—so you might get a way better deal if you're looking at those massive 5lb or 10lb tubs
Look, how much protein you need to shove down your throat every day really just comes down to how much you weigh. Ideally, you should be aiming for at least 2 grams of protein per kilo of body weight—it’s basically the golden rule if you actually want to see results. I found this guide that breaks down exactly how much you should be hitting based on your specific weight CLICK
As for my own routine, I usually toss about 30g of protein into a shake with some oats every single morning, and then I'll knock back another 30g right after a workout, provided I actually hit the gym that day.
Check out that pharmacy right at the start of Ruiz Street—you know, the one right by the intersection before you head deep into the neighborhood (near where the CVS is)—it’s got a solid selection. They usually carry a bunch of different brands, so just grab whatever fits your budget or tastes best (personally, I’m a huge fan of Optimum or Twinlab). Later on, if you're looking to stock up on those massive 2, 3, or even 5kg tubs, don't bother with the retail stuff. You can just score them through this forum or check out sites like Bodybuilding.com. People there basically just flip what they import from overseas for a tiny markup, so you end up getting everything way cheaper than the big stores.
I’m trying to track down a birthday present for my brother—specifically that red Portugal home jersey from the last World Cup—but man, I am hitting a brick wall. I feel like I've scoured every single sports shop from Seattle to Miami, and absolutely nothing. I’m staying far away from eBay, though; honestly, half those listings are just cheap knockoffs, and I’ve already been burned twice by scammers. If anyone knows where I can snag an authentic one here in the States, I’d be super grateful. Or even better, if you have a link to a legit international site that actually ships real gear, let me know.
If you actually thought it was okay to let some six-year-old kid walk into a gym to start lifting weights, you shouldn't even be allowed near children—honestly, someone should just strip you of your rights right then and there