Posts by slytrucker47

And even at the local grocery store, the price is higher... it's around $193. It isn't even anything special, and you can clearly see it only claims to have 20% isolate...

You usually get a scoop included when you buy the larger containers, like a 5lb tub, which comes in a plastic bin. If you happen to be missing one, you can just mix two scoops of large Whey Isolate with about half a liter of water and a few Glucose tablets 500. You could always toss in some extra supplements if you want, but let's just focus on this for now😁.

Thomas Roberts49 said:I recently started hitting the gym, and someone suggested that XTREME MUSCLE GAINER might be a good addition to my routine.

I’ve never really dealt with supplements before, so I'm wondering if they actually do more harm than good.

I only go to the gym twice a week, so I'd only be having one shake per session. That doesn't seem excessive to me, but I am concerned about just putting on fat instead of muscle. My goal is simply to build some lean muscle and work on my abs.

Would it be better to just stick to natural training, or should I give this stuff a shot? 🤷

Whey, glucose, water... that's all you need. There isn't any room left in a proper diet for mass gainers!😉

Look, Inkospor and Weider have established reputations for a reason, period. However, if you ask me, Pro-nutrition stands out as the superior choice.

goldenfox24 said:Is anyone here an expert on this?
Regarding the deal for Weider premium whey 2.5kg $183 plus Weider amino acids 1L $73
—is it actually worth it? I've gone through about 2 lbs of whey so far.

No. For that kind of money, you could probably grab 4kg of Scitec instead... or if you're looking for higher quality, look into Pro.nutrition $55per kg. You could also get 1kg of BCAA from them $133, though the shipping can be a total pain; sometimes it takes forever to arrive.

Better suited for dinner. They’ll be running some quick protocols in the morning.

Henry Stewart56 said:From what I can see, most people here just stick to whey.
Is nobody actually using casein as a supplement for meals or
as a meal replacement during the day?

Casein isn't exactly cheap, so some find it easier to just skip a meal once a day rather than buy casein.

Jesse Martinez23 said:Look, today for example I had muesli, whey, and about a cup of milk... was I on the right track? Since I can't stand whey mixed with water and I didn't have time to grab fish oil capsules.
🙄

Oats and whey in 1% milk is a superior choice, though your meal wasn't bad either.
👍

Jesse Martinez23 said:And what about mixing chocolate whey with low-fat cottage cheese, followed by fish oil? What kind of combination is that? Ugh, your stomach might actually turn.

Fish oil is essentially just Omega-3 supplements anyway, so I highly doubt taking it with water and then following up with whey and cottage cheese will be an issue.😉

Douglas Walker5 said:Whey is strictly a post-workout protein tool. If you intend to use it as a standalone meal during the day, you really ought to mix it with something to slow down its absorption rate... for instance, a solid combo would be oatmeal + one scoop of whey + water + two tablespoons of flaxseed oil (complex carbs + proteins + essential fats)... as for the cost of such a meal, it's negligible... while the nutritional value is quite substantial...

Wait, carbs, protein, and fat all in one sitting? Care to elaborate on that logic.

It would be far more efficient to mix your whey with some low-fat cottage cheese and take a fish oil supplement instead!

Optimum Nutrition is actually a decent brand, if you ask me!

Dennis Lewis6 said:Does anyone actually have experience using PM PROTEIN FUEL?

That is a casein protein, which means it’s intended for consumption right before bed.

Just stick to Whey, but stay far away from Biotech....

Morgan Torres said:Yeah right, I’ll probably be eating around midnight looking like a total wreck after getting absolutely crushed

hahha, so what's even the point of you working out then?

Morgan Torres said:Is that glucose intake actually necessary?

Yes, it is!

Ethan Garcia8 said:That's accurate.

If you want to pack on size, rowing will definitely help you build some mass, and protein will simply optimize that process by cutting down your recovery time. However, let's be realistic—building muscle doesn't happen overnight. You're going to gain weight regardless of whether you use protein supplements or not.

A banana is pretty useless after a workout.

What do you mean by "useless"?

Gradually increase your daily meal frequency to about five or seven times a day. Eating more frequent, smaller, yet healthy meals might actually be beneficial for you in this situation. Let me know how it goes.

stormyheron4 said:not an hour and a half later, but as soon as possible; you can drive significantly more protein into the muscles within an hour of training than you can any time after that.

If I understood that correctly, we're talking about a 1.5-hour workout? That’s far too long—you're getting old. Cut it down to 45 minutes to an hour. Also, just take 30-50g of Whey and 60-80g of glucose.

Justin Hernandez6 said:No, no, I was actually referring to glutamine. Since slytrucker47 told me you have to take massive amounts to see any real results, I was wondering if 5g post-workout and 10g before bed would cut it. As for Whey, I already get the gist.

Well man, if you were hoping I meant Whey, then too bad. I was talking about glutamine, considering that's what we were discussing.😉>

Justin Hernandez6 said:So, 5 grams post-workout and 10 grams before bed is just not enough... personally, I only need it after my kickboxing sessions because those workouts are brutal. Honestly, I don't even feel the need to hit the gym right now.

You really ought to be aiming for roughly 30-50g per day...

Justin Hernandez6 said:Can someone please tell me if it's worth getting the Ultimate Nutrition glutamine capsules at 1000 mg (300 count), or should I go with the XXXL glutamine powder (500 grams)? Which one is higher quality? Is either of them actually good? They both cost about $30.

Go with the powder if you are set on buying glutamine. However, I should point out that you need massive daily doses of glutamine to see any actual benefit. That 500g container would likely last you maybe ten days, if I'm being generous.

Buy some Whey, glucose, and perhaps some creatine or BCAAs, but again, that depends entirely on your personal budget and how much you want to spend on extras.