stuarty Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Any lifters use my protein and if so whats there products like. I'm looking at their impact whey and a few other bits and bobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Check out spartan protein mate. Glasgow based and some good stuff. You'll find them on Facebook as their website is under construction just now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacky Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm using Gold Standard Whey - delicious strawberry. You can get it pretty cheap of eBay. I would recommend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squanchy Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Myprotein is great. I use the impact whey protein, strawberry cream flavour. Mixes well and the flavour is so good that I would just drink it all the time. 2.5kg bag lasts me 2.5 trips offshore, with 3 shakes a day. So that's 5 weeks for £35 or whatever it is. Can't beat that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) http://www.theproteinworks.com/ is a fantastic company based from the previous directors/owners of MP. The flavours are good - but I usually go for unflavoured, what is good is the fact you can create your own shakes. I'm a minimal supplementer, as I focus on good nutrition through my diet - but I rather like TPW's marketing and business strategy, and reasonably priced as well as being pretty good quality. Happy to give you my referral code WR210 (if that's allowed - sorry mods if it isn't) which gives you 250g of protein for free on your first order. Nice to see there are some gym rats here Edited July 9, 2013 by wmr1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm using Gold Standard Whey - delicious strawberry. You can get it pretty cheap of eBay. I would recommend it! I contacted discount supplements today regarding a product and they highly recommend gold standard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Myprotein is great. I use the impact whey protein, strawberry cream flavour. Mixes well and the flavour is so good that I would just drink it all the time. 2.5kg bag lasts me 2.5 trips offshore, with 3 shakes a day. So that's 5 weeks for £35 or whatever it is. Can't beat that. Ive read the reviews and mp seem's to be really consistent with there quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Quater pounder with cheese and chips gives me all the protein i need 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.theproteinworks.com/ is a fantastic company based from the previous directors/owners of MP. The flavours are good - but I usually go for unflavoured, what is good is the fact you can create your own shakes. I'm a minimal supplementer, as I focus on good nutrition through my diet - but I rather like TPW's marketing and business strategy, and reasonably priced as well as being pretty good quality. Happy to give you my referral code WR210 (if that's allowed - sorry mods if it isn't) which gives you 250g of protein for free on your first order. Nice to see there are some gym rats here Thanks mate, appreciate it! I only supplement my protein intake first thing in the morning, after my workout and last thing at night. Ive been using either whey concentrate or isolate in morning and after gym and a slow release at night. But i'm thinking about taking only a whey isolate or only a blend of fast, medium and slow all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebags Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 For a product I would go for PHD, mixes very well,tastes great no matter which flavour and if mixed with water still tastes very good. My supplements sell it, but it works out a lot cheaper if you just buy the refill bags or go in for a multi buy with some mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebags Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Sorry meant to put monster supplements my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Sorry meant to put monster supplements my bad Yeah i was using their iso 7 for a while, but as i was taking 3 shakes a day i was consuming 15g of creatine monohydrate everyday. So i stopped using it after 6 weeks. Great quality though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebags Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I only used the iso 7 on a quarterly basis, IMHO to much creative isn't that good for you and store loads of water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebags Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Creatine !!!!! damn you predictive text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leosille Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 supplement centre is very good value for bulking and getting bigger lean mass is brilliant cookies and cream has an amazing taste, for cutting use anabolic protein not as good taste but goal dependant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebags Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Or you could for body fortress at holland and Barrett lol, that was the first protein I tried. It tasted like cold ready brek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I am struggling to eat enough calories so I am currently using Syntha 6, 200cal per serving and Im on 4 a day haha. still not putting on much weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebags Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I find putting weight on harder than cutting it, especially good weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I am struggling to eat enough calories so I am currently using Syntha 6, 200cal per serving and Im on 4 a day haha. still not putting on much weight Yip, syntha 6 is pretty calorific dense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8er Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 What are you doing? Bulking or cutting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Quater pounder with cheese and chips gives me all the protein i need Yea, goes nicely with a Beer a well Any how, I heard that all the Whey Hey crap gives you the skitters . . Pun intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I have to admit after decades of using supplements the only one that ever gives me any gains would be creatine, nothing else compares. There's been a few high brow documentaries showing that lots of supplements are a waste of time. I don't think anything can beat a well balanced diet. I would go so far to say that I reckon a lot of perceived gains are probably a placebo style boost. Probably cheaper just to get on the gear tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 The thing is, whey is just protein, it's not a magic potion or androgenic or even anabolic. It's just extra nutrition that is easily absorbed. The best way to take protein post workout though is with fast acting carbohydrates - this gives for a greater insulin release, leading to a greater amount of amino acids/glucose being transported into the muscle. Thus the point is MORE amino acids and glucose being available to the muscle to which helps for recovery. However if you're taking shakes to help boost your macros, that's what they're there for - if you're taking them because you think you're "gaining" on them other than extra calories, and potentially better recovery you're not. Taking naughtier supplements do have a more profound effects, but I'm rather anti them! Creatine is one of the best researched longest used supplements - it does offer benefits if taken properly, and "cycled". After all our body creates it, so it's not a vitamin. Here's a useful site with a summary/investigation on creatine: http://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8er Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Creatine is good, but it doesn't build muscle in itself. It replenishes the bodies stores and aid recovery making it easier to train harder, hence why you may feel you are gaining more. If you're bulking, my mates recommends Mutant Mass - its a good 1000cal per shake, but the protein content is very low, so unless you are supplementing that by proper dieting to get your protein I wouldn't say it's ideal. In my eyes every protein is different for each person, you need to find something you get results with. I use MP and the stuff there is very good IMO, 11KG gain in 4 months is okay. If you want to get big quick, dianabol stacked with test - it's a whole different world of bodybuilding though - and one that I steer clear of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) I agree little point in gear unless you're going to take it up in a more full time approach. But the risks for me outweigh the benefit. I'm strong enough to rub shoulders with those that are "on" and I look like I lift - but that has come from years of playing rugby, and weight training. I have patience, and the thought of exogenous hormonal injections does not appeal! I make my own mega smoothies which offer plenty of nutrition and calories. Good handful of frozen berries / summer fruits (or fresh is even better) Banana Apple Cinnamon Probiotic yoghurt 1/2 a pot Good handful of unrolled oats (a nice large handful) Scoop of unflavoured protein Heaped Table spoon of crunchy peanut butter Gold top milk until you reach the right consistency Get it right and it's a delicious nutritious and calorific meal, around. 1000 cals and far nicer than just a shake, plus you get more fibre content too. I you want to load more calories, add some MCTs I normally use coconut oil. Edited July 10, 2013 by wmr1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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