Thread: Shakes-Supplements? Advice.

Protein shakes can be bought at any supp store either online or in a grocery store, or a plaza.

As for a good supp for a beginner. An excellent diet will be the first step, but after that a Multi-vitamin, and fish oil.

I would say the easiest thing to do is go into the nearest GNC and grab a jug of their protein powder. Then again I would hate for someone who didn't really know what was going on to walk into GNC and be talked into running up a $200 bill because the clerk wants to make a nice comission tricking you into odd supps.

I agree with IainDaniel about proper diet and some fish oil. Great start there.

Just look for 100% whey and avoid any powders that contain sugar (assuming you've cut it out of your diet elsewhere as well) and I personally try to avoid ready-to-drink shakes because of the fact they are usually based around soy protein (lots to debate there, about protein types) and cost too much.

good luck though

I get my suppliments from www.dpsnutrition.com or www.bulknutrition.com. Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey is the best protein for the money.

As far as the difference between pre- and post-lifting shakes:
Pre-lifting shakes have whey protein, glutamine, complex carbs such as oatmeal or maltodextrin, and a source of good fat such as natural peanut butter.
Post-lifting shakes have the same whey protein and glutamine, but no fats or fiber. You need a source of clean simple sugars, like dextrose. You can buy that on the suppliment sites too.

Originally Posted by Purdue Power

I get my suppliments from www.dpsnutrition.com or www.bulknutrition.com. Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey is the best protein for the money.

As far as the difference between pre- and post-lifting shakes:
Pre-lifting shakes have whey protein, glutamine, complex carbs such as oatmeal or maltodextrin, and a source of good fat such as natural peanut butter.
Post-lifting shakes have the same whey protein and glutamine, but no fats or fiber. You need a source of clean simple sugars, like dextrose. You can buy that on the suppliment sites too.

"maltodextrin’s glycemic index should be considered metabolically equivalent to glucose (dextrose)."

http://www.grainprocessing.com/food/malinfo.html

Sam's club is a pretty local store that sells protein powder along with multi-vitamins and fish oils.

Go to www.allthewhey.com to get all of your supplements, you're going to save a lot of money and get a great tasting quality product. Try the whey protein Isolate for your pre-and post workout shakes, and maybe a micellar casein for a slower digesting nightime shake. Use promotional code Rob05 and recieve an extra 5% discount instantly.

Alright, thanks guys.

Here are a couple thing si found in my search, and was wondering if you could steer me in the right direction. I know a lot of people here are biased about which is the best, i just need it to work damnit. lol

So for pre work out:
Smash Pre-Workout
http://www.bulknutrition.com/?products_id=2540

D&E Orange Rush Pre Workout Drink - 1 Lb
http://www.dpsnutrition.net/get_item_de059.htm

Instone Intesity Pre Workout - 192 Cap
http://www.dpsnutrition.net/get_item_in018.htm


Post work out:

Anabolic Xtreme PCT Post Cycle Therapy - 90 Cap
http://www.dpsnutrition.net/get_item_at011.htm

Eas Race Recovery Orange - 3.5 lbs
http://www.dpsnutrition.net/get_item_cb619.htm

and then another one by instone.......

What is your take on these?
and then for the supplement I went to GNC and saw there 100% whey protein which is in a huge keg like botttle, but was good on price.


Thanks.!

Don't waste your money. A good diet is all you need right now.

How old are you?

19.

Yeah focus on a healthy diet some Multi Vits, Fish oil. You will see the results you like. With out the diet in place, most supps are a waste anyway.

O ic. I sent you a PM.