If not MuscleMilk, then what?

Pizzer · 12-11-2006, 02:31 PM

First off, excuse my abscence... I havent posted on here in almost a year!!! I didnt fall off the wagon, I just changed up my life a little and ran out of spare PC time for posting...
Anyway, Im trying to determine what I can use as a pre-workout meal that is quick and on the go...(i.e. a ready-made drink). I recently added a 6th meal and I need it about an 1hr before I workout. Ideally it can be something that I can purchase but that wont break the bank. Ive used MuscleMilk ($$$) the past 2wks since I added the addtl meal, but its pricey and there are ingred. that Im not crazy about. Is there something a little less exp. that might have similar or better value that I can grab at a Vitamin Shoppe?

zombul · 12-11-2006, 04:18 PM

As I have posted 100 times in the past Optium's 100% Whey is the "whey" to go.

**IainDaniel** · 12-11-2006, 04:19 PM

Yep some whey, oat bran a some fish oil would be decent.

Flakko · 12-11-2006, 11:09 PM

WTF with that picture?

Gordo · 12-12-2006, 05:53 AM

Judas priest, I was thinking the same thing.

Pizzer · 12-12-2006, 09:21 AM

Ive tried Whey, oats and EFAs before and had decent results. Thanks for the reminder about that combo. Ideally though, I was hoping someone could recommend a decent pre-mixed, ready-to-go drink or something that I could stock up on. I go straight to the gym from the commuter train after work. So, its hard for me to prepare anything at work or before I get on the train. Carrying the MuscleMilk was always easiest, but Im hesitant to cont buyin those as I have heard more neg things than pos about their ingredients list.

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Originally Posted by Flakko

WTF with that picture?

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Originally Posted by Gordo

Judas priest, I was thinking the same thing.

Hmmm? Judas priest? I dont get it?

Did you guys mean 1 of the pics that I had in my gallery? I'll make sure to update those tonight.

Pizzer · 12-14-2006, 09:46 AM

So I did some more searchin and I found out that the MuscleMilk RTDs dont have the glycocamine, so now Im not as hesitant to take it as before... but, does anyone suggest anything that has similar or better quality value?

WBM · 12-14-2006, 11:38 AM

Are you tying yourself to having a ready to drink formula? You could easily prepare something the night before in a shaker and add milk in the AM.

Pizzer · 12-14-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WBM

Are you tying yourself to having a ready to drink formula? You could easily prepare something the night before in a shaker and add milk in the AM.

Unfortunately, I leave for work too early to workout before. So my workouts are in the evening (@630pm). When I drink the MM, I have it between 5-530pm while Im on the train. It would be difficult for me to bring anything from home that would stay "fresh" from 6am-6pm without refrigeration.

WBM · 12-14-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pizzer

It would be difficult for me to bring anything from home that would stay "fresh" from 6am-6pm without refrigeration.

Ground oats, whey or casein, and skim milk powder can be put into a little plastic baggie or a shaker cup. When it's time to eat, add water to the oat mixture and have a piece of fruit.

I am often in this situation and I use oats, Sustain, skim milk powder, and a banana. I just add water to the oat mixter and eat the banana sepereately. Very yummy, too.

Nothing above will spoil, either.

12-11-2006, 02:31 PM	#1
Pizzer > DRIVER < Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 208	If not MuscleMilk, then what? First off, excuse my abscence... I havent posted on here in almost a year!!! I didnt fall off the wagon, I just changed up my life a little and ran out of spare PC time for posting... Anyway, Im trying to determine what I can use as a pre-workout meal that is quick and on the go...(i.e. a ready-made drink). I recently added a 6th meal and I need it about an 1hr before I workout. Ideally it can be something that I can purchase but that wont break the bank. Ive used MuscleMilk ($$$) the past 2wks since I added the addtl meal, but its pricey and there are ingred. that Im not crazy about. Is there something a little less exp. that might have similar or better value that I can grab at a Vitamin Shoppe?
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12-11-2006, 04:19 PM	#3
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	Yep some whey, oat bran a some fish oil would be decent.
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

12-12-2006, 05:53 AM	#5
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: O' Canada...stuck in the middle of you Posts: 1,049 Photos: 8	Judas priest, I was thinking the same thing.
	"If you don't bend those legs and do those squats, you'll never reach your potential." Paul Anderson

12-14-2006, 09:46 AM	#7
Pizzer > DRIVER < Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 208	So I did some more searchin and I found out that the MuscleMilk RTDs dont have the glycocamine, so now Im not as hesitant to take it as before... but, does anyone suggest anything that has similar or better quality value?
	----------------------- Put that steel on your back and give it a motherfucking ride, son.

12-14-2006, 11:38 AM	#8
WBM Designer Supplements Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 104	Are you tying yourself to having a ready to drink formula? You could easily prepare something the night before in a shaker and add milk in the AM.
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12-11-2006, 04:18 PM	#2
zombul SB MUSCLE REP Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Power Rack Posts: 2,051	As I have posted 100 times in the past Optium's 100% Whey is the "whey" to go.

12-11-2006, 11:09 PM	#4
Flakko Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NY Posts: 576 Photos: 8	WTF with that picture?

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