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Best protein powders for muscle gain?

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Richard Cook2 Richard Cook2 Member
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joined Jan 2014
#81 ·
hiddenlynx21 said:I just ordered that Liquid I.V. so we'll see how much it actually helps me. I've set a goal for myself to drop at least 10 to 18 pounds over the next two months... whether that's realistic remains to be seen! If I see some real progress, I'll definitely post an update here to share my experience and give recommendations!!

I believe I mentioned this somewhere else already, but if everything goes perfectly, you can realistically lose about one to one and a half pounds of fat per week without sacrificing any muscle mass.👍

Good luck 👍👍
hiddenlynx21 hiddenlynx21 Newcomer
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joined Aug 2011
#82 ·
Basically, it’s looking pretty much impossible to hit my goals using nothing but this Liquid I.V.
Richard Cook2 Richard Cook2 Member
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joined Jan 2014
#83 ·
hiddenlynx21 said:Basically, it’s almost impossible for me to hit those goals using just Liquid I.V.

To be completely honest with you, I wouldn't even consider buying supplements until your diet is fully dialed in. Once you realize there isn't some magic formula to get your dream physique, you'll save yourself a lot of money, stress, and frankly, time. xD

I can't really offer you any smarter advice than that. :/

The figures I mentioned earlier come from scientific studies conducted on people living under nearly perfect conditions regarding their nutrition, training routines, and sleep schedules.
hiddenlynx21 hiddenlynx21 Newcomer
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joined Aug 2011
#84 ·
Look, people are actually buying this stuff and they’re seeing results, obviously. Of course, the people who aren't happy are just the ones sitting on their couches expecting to drop pounds by magic without lifting a finger... I'm not looking for some impossible miracle cure. I’m going to put in the work at the gym; I just want something to give my progress a little extra edge. Once the semester kicks off at the university again, it’ll be much easier for me to stay disciplined with my workouts and keep my diet on track!!!
Tyler Phillips4 Tyler Phillips4 Newcomer
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joined Aug 2011
#85 ·
It's highly unlikely you'll gain fat from protein alone. Any excess just gets flushed out through your pee.
I toss some protein powder into my routine every single day—mostly to pack on muscle and keep my immune system dialed in.
The real headache is actually picking a brand. Nobody’s really policing these supplements, so you're basically just stuck relying on whatever people recommend.
Take Optimum Nutrition, for example. You've got top-tier quality and backing from major US athletic organizations behind them, and honestly, I'm stoked with their stuff. Plus, the flavors don't suck.
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hiddenlynx21 hiddenlynx21 Newcomer
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#86 ·
So, you're telling me that Liquid I.V. actually works for you? Look, I’m no medical expert or anything, but just two years ago, I was killing it—I ran cross-country races through Central Park and managed to land in the top 10 against a massive field of runners. Then everything went south when I moved to Chicago for grad school. My lifestyle completely tanked. Living in a cramped dorm means if you don't like what's served, you just grab a burger and call it a day. Now, I've let myself go a bit, and I'm wondering if I can actually get my fitness back. I've put together a little game plan: 1. Taking Liquid I.V. 2. Hitting the stationary bike for 15 minutes, maybe more depending on how much gas I have left in the tank. 3. Hitting those damn all-in-one machines at the local gym—you know, the ones where you do legs, arms, everything at once—for about 10 minutes. 4. Going for a run around 8:00 PM for about 15 minutes, since I can't handle much more than that right now, which puts me at roughly 1.2 miles. I've also cut back on food. For breakfast, I'll have two slices of toast with some pâté or whatever, plus a yogurt or a glass of milk. Around 4:00 PM, I eat whatever my wife has cooked for us, and then maybe some fruit later—grapes are my go-to right now. If anyone has actually had success with this kind of routine, please let me know. I'm looking for advice from people who actually know what they're talking about. Thanks!
Thomas Cook54 Thomas Cook54 Member
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#87 ·
hiddenlynx21;35345322I eat two slices of bread and pâté in the morning[/QUOTE said:
That’s probably a rough combo. The bread triggers an insulin spike, which basically just tells your body to store all that fat from the pâté...
copperbison20 copperbison20 Newcomer
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#88 ·
I assume it's alright to post a question here..
I hit the gym three times a week and run once or twice weekly. I'm 18 years old, 6'1", and about 167 lbs. My goal is to pack on muscle mass, specifically focusing on my upper body. I don't plan on using protein supplements since I handle that through my diet, but I am curious about creatine.
Could someone share their actual experience? Does it actually work? I'd love to know how it functions, because I don't trust the sales pitch from the guys behind the counter advertising this stuff.
(They might as well tell you it'll make you fly 🙄 )
Thanks in advance.
Sam Roberts Sam Roberts Active Member
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#89 ·
With a diet like that, no way. There are enough threads on nutrition to find answers wherever you look...
copperbison20 copperbison20 Newcomer
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#90 ·
Sam Roberts said:Not with a diet like that. You can find enough nutrition advice out there to fill a library.

What do you mean? I eat pretty well.
Roger Carter71 Roger Carter71 Newcomer
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#91 ·
Has anyone here actually messed around with BSN’s Syntha-6 protein? I’m not really looking for just straight whey; I prefer a blend. I’ve used MuscleTech from Gaspari Nutrition before and honestly, I was pretty stoked with the results. So now I'm just wondering... what's the deal with Syntha-6? Just looking to switch things up for a bit.
Sam Roberts Sam Roberts Active Member
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#92 ·
copperbison20 said:what do you mean... my diet is on point

this isn't even a real critique... just some guy talking nonsense
Sean Ruiz42 Sean Ruiz42 Newcomer
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#93 ·
I went through about half a tub of pro whey from MuscleTech and ended up hitting the gym every single day. I managed to put on about three pounds, though I eventually stopped taking it.
My creatinine levels were a little high, but I guess that’s just because my diet is all over the place and I can't really help myself when it comes to eating massive amounts of steak.
Richard Fox7 Richard Fox7 Newcomer
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#94 ·
Sean Ruiz42 said:I ended up crushing half a tub of whey protein from MVP Nutrition and I was hitting the gym every single day... managed to pack on about three pounds, but then I stopped taking it.
My creatinine levels were a little high in my bloodwork, mostly because my diet is all over the place and I just can't stop myself from devouring massive amounts of steak...

How long did it take you to finish half that tub? And was it a small 1lb container or a massive 10lb bag? Basically, I'm curious how much time passed before you saw that three-pound gain...
Donna Martin86 Donna Martin86 Member
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#95 ·
Richard Cook2 said:Look, I’m not trying to lecture you—I don't really have the standing to do that while I'm buried in my studies😁 But theoretically, you could definitely eat a solid breakfast before heading to work. You can just prep food at home and pack it in a container for lunch. You could even make your own protein bars. Then, once you're back home, just make an effort to eat something high-quality. It really just comes down to how much effort you're willing to put in. For instance, when I have classes from 8 to 4, I just bring pre-prepped chicken, rice, and salad in a Tupperware. I know it sounds like a hassle, but it's actually easier to manage when your goal is losing weight rather than bulking up (in terms of portion sizes and frequency).

As for help with the weight loss—L-carnitine might help, provided you're actually working out.😁

If it's too hot to carry around chicken: eat breakfast at home around 6 AM. For your second meal, grab some chicken breast deli meat, whole grain bread, and some veggies to eat around 10 AM. Then, at 1 PM, you can throw 70g of oats, a scoop of whey, a banana, and some sweetener into a plastic container. When you get to the job site, just add water and enjoy. I don't work construction, but I spend enough time driving around to know how those guys operate. It works perfectly fine, and organizing the whole day takes maybe 10 minutes.👍
Sean Ruiz42 Sean Ruiz42 Newcomer
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#96 ·
Richard Fox7 said:How long did it take you to finish half a tub, and was it a 1lb container or a huge 10lb one? I'm basically wondering how much time passed before you gained that 3 pounds.


It was a 2lb tub.

I think I put on about 3 pounds in two weeks. I only had it after my workouts.
Linda Castillo10 Linda Castillo10 Newcomer
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#97 ·
Like you actually gained a whole three pounds just from drinking protein shakes in that timeframe 😁

One 30g scoop is sitting at roughly 100 calories—so yeah, good luck expecting to pack on serious weight from that alone

People seriously need to wake up and realize these things are just supplements. You gotta fix your actual diet first, then use the stuff to help out
Sean Ruiz42 Sean Ruiz42 Newcomer
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#98 ·
I mean, my diet basically consisted of nothing but protein (in huge amounts)... as for carbs, I just eat bread, potatoes, and sweets. So yeah, my nutrition is pretty much a disaster; I basically live on steak.
Joshua Davis98 Joshua Davis98 Newcomer
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#99 ·
Hey there...
So, I'm standing at about 5'6" and weighing in at roughly 165 lbs. My schedule is pretty packed—I play soccer four times a week, and then I hit the weights at home two or three times a week to cover all my muscle groups.
Given how much I'm moving, I've been thinking it might be time to start incorporating some protein into my routine.
Between the soccer matches and the strength training, I'm staying quite active!
As for my diet, I've actually got things pretty well dialed in—I try to stay disciplined with what I eat.
I recently picked up a product catalog from Multipower, and I've been staring at it trying to decide: should I go with a whey protein or a mass gainer? Looking closely at the nutritional labels, the gainer seems like it might be the better bet for me.
Could anyone please shed some light on this? What would you recommend for someone in my position? Honestly, feel free to suggest any other supplements you think might help.
Thanks a million!🙂
Tyler Scott8 Tyler Scott8 Member
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joined Mar 2012
#100 ·
Joshua Davis98 said:Hey there...
I'm about 5'0" and weighing in at 165 lbs. I play soccer and do my strength training at home.
I'm thinking it might be a good idea to start taking some protein supplements.
I have soccer practice four times a week, and I hit all my muscle groups with strength training two to three times a week.
As far as my diet goes, I've got it pretty much dialed in.
I picked up a catalog for some Multipower products, and I'm torn between choosing a whey protein or a gainer—looking at the ingredients, it seems like the gainer might be the better route.
Could someone please help clarify what would be most beneficial for me to take? I'm open to any other supplement suggestions you might have.
Thanks.🙂

What makes you feel like you need to start on supplements in the first place?
And what kind of specific results are you actually hoping to see from them?

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