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SpaceCowb0y · 25-06-2013 11:38pm

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

I know a lad who mixes his protein with the whites and some milk...said it tastes just fine

Hmmm... mixing them in a shake isn't a bad idea at all! I use unflavoured whey though so id still imagine the taste wont be great but the shake will be gone in no time suppose!

A_Sober_Paddy · 25-06-2013 11:42pm

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Hmmm... mixing them in a shake isn't a bad idea at all! I use unflavoured whey though so id still imagine the taste wont be great but the shake will be gone in no time suppose!

throw in a bit of cocoa powder...fixes everthing:p

SpaceCowb0y · 25-06-2013 11:43pm

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

throw in a bit of cocoa powder...fixes everthing:p

Haha good shout!

DL Saint · 26-06-2013 10:22pm

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Id say the taste it pretty grim haha! Still i will try anything... ill have to keep a look out do you know the name of the brand and about how much a carton costs?

They are called two-chicks. Unsure of the price, have a feeling they are around 3.50, but I do recall it is far cheaper to buy whole eggs and separate the whites...

shakedown · 26-06-2013 11:23pm

Got my delivery from myprotein last week. One pouch had a small tear in the middle, not sure how/when it happened or what contamination occurred, so was planning on sending it back. Emailed them to see what the story is with returns and they just offered me a 20% refund, no return. Emailed back, will wait for a reply but could be my last order.

will56 · 27-06-2013 8:52am

shakedown wrote: »

Got my delivery from myprotein last week. One pouch had a small tear in the middle, not sure how/when it happened or what contamination occurred, so was planning on sending it back. Emailed them to see what the story is with returns and they just offered me a 20% refund, no return. Emailed back, will wait for a reply but could be my last order.

Not likely to get a refund from them. I had a similar incident, the only gave me a voucher code for about €12 even though a 5kg bag had been damaged. I argued that the contents could have been contaminated in transit and the bag was also unsealable and they said they would send me a tub !!
There was no discussion regarding the voucher, I was merely told that this was what I was getting, its like talking to a wall trying to deal with their customer service.

They're really cutting corners on the delivery packaging at the moment, I don't think any boxes have arrived undamaged to me, crappy cardboard and not enough of the large bubble wrap that they use inside to protect the contents.

How have they gone from such a good company to their current state ??

MrStuffins · 27-06-2013 9:18am

will56 wrote: »

Not likely to get a refund from them.

I had problems with an order with them a few months back and they wouldn't even entertain me.

But I got a refund through Paypal. I try to do all of these transactions through Paypal as the conflict resolution is straight forward enough and effective (at least in this case)

KTRIC · 27-06-2013 9:38am

Standing at the Luas stop on Jervis Street (Dublin) this morning chugging my protein shake after a work out and an old man sitting beside me looks me up and down and exclaims out loud "bloody drugs" !!! :pac:

All I could do is laugh...........

as i tore his head off in a roid fuel anger !!!

Zombienosh · 27-06-2013 9:56am

I've decided to give Discount supplements own brand protein a shot. It's a blend..... I like blends.

KTRIC · 27-06-2013 10:01am

Zombienosh wrote: »

I've decided to give Discount supplements own brand protein a shot. It's a blend..... I like blends.

Whats it called ?

Zombienosh · 27-06-2013 10:04am

KTRIC wrote: »

Whats it called ?

http://www.discountsupplements.ie/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1463

that fella there.

KTRIC · 27-06-2013 10:26am

Received my myprotein.com order and surprise surprise a big hole in the the box !! I took a pick before I opened it and thankfully everything was ok inside.

It was the last order I place with them !!

Zombienosh · 27-06-2013 11:13am

They're awful, bulkpowders or the proteinworks seem to be better alternatives.

KTRIC · 27-06-2013 11:21am

Zombienosh wrote: »

They're awful, bulkpowders or the proteinworks seem to be better alternatives.

Just spent a half hour comparing prices from bulkpowders and myprotein, BP are shockingly cheap on some items versus MP. What with all the problems we're having with MP I think i'll give BP my custom from now on.

SpaceCowb0y · 27-06-2013 1:14pm

KTRIC wrote: »

Just spent a half hour comparing prices from bulkpowders and myprotein, BP are shockingly cheap on some items versus MP. What with all the problems we're having with MP I think i'll give BP my custom from now on.

I use bulkpowders all the time now, but Ironscience are also another good alternative! Good prices and customer support is great! I had an issue with taste with one of their whey proteins and they gave me a full refund and a free shaker with my next order for the issue!

qvsr46ofgc792k · 27-06-2013 1:58pm

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

I use bulkpowders all the time now, but Ironscience are also another good alternative! Good prices and customer support is great! I had an issue with taste with one of their whey proteins and they gave me a full refund and a free shaker with my next order for the issue!

Just about to order off myprotein when I noticed your post. Bulkpowders are cheaper alright.

Would they be as good as if not better than myprotein in terms of quality?
and
Are they any discount codes or free delivery codes to Ireland?

Cheers

SpaceCowb0y · 27-06-2013 2:02pm

Fernanda Uninterested Tentacle wrote: »

Just about to order off myprotein when I noticed your post. Bulkpowders are cheaper alright.

Would they be as good as if not better than myprotein in terms of quality?
and
Are they any discount codes or free delivery codes to Ireland?

Cheers

I much prefer their products if im honest! Delighted i switched, MyProtein do stock certain things that bulkpowders don't though like tribulus and some other things that can be hard to find but overall i find them great and delivery is always bang on time too, usually about 4 working days!

here's my referral code: DW41409

That will get you a 5r off your first order!

qvsr46ofgc792k · 27-06-2013 2:29pm

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

I much prefer their products if im honest! Delighted i switched, MyProtein do stock certain things that bulkpowders don't though like tribulus and some other things that can be hard to find but overall i find them great and delivery is always bang on time too, usually about 4 working days!

here's my referral code: DW41409

That will get you a 5r off your first order!

Cheers Dude, much appreciated.

SpaceCowb0y · 27-06-2013 3:01pm

Fernanda Uninterested Tentacle wrote: »

Cheers Dude, much appreciated.

No Problem

edit: Another thing, with regards to deliver if you use "parcel motel" for delivery i think your first 3 deliveries only cost 2 euro or something, i cant remember exactly i've been using them for ages now! Really great because sometimes these companies ship free in the uk!

n1ck · 27-06-2013 4:11pm

Parcel motel gives the first two deliveries free then it is €3.50 per delivery after that.

qvsr46ofgc792k · 27-06-2013 5:52pm

n1ck wrote: »

Parcel motel gives the first two deliveries free then it is €3.50 per delivery after that.

Cheers Mate did that.

Also found out for £10 off code TENOFF (30th exp June)

qvsr46ofgc792k · 27-06-2013 6:18pm

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

No Problem

edit: Another thing, with regards to deliver if you use "parcel motel" for delivery i think your first 3 deliveries only cost 2 euro or something, i cant remember exactly i've been using them for ages now! Really great because sometimes these companies ship free in the uk!

Delivery is only free to no uk mailand when you spend £200 or more!

will56 · 28-06-2013 8:56am

Anyone have any issues with the size of a supplement delivery fitting in a Parcel Motel ?

SpaceCowb0y · 28-06-2013 9:03am

Fernanda Uninterested Tentacle wrote: »

Delivery is only free to no uk mailand when you spend £200 or more!

That must be new, when i signed up i got my first couple of deliveries for free? i use the Antrim address so its still considered within the uk so even now i still only pay €3.50 for all my deliveries which is quite good imo?

Dathai · 28-06-2013 9:54pm

Had a look in Dunnes on my way home this evening for the Two Chicks egg whites. They're 4.50 for a 500g carton. Far too expensive for what it is.

Zombienosh · 28-06-2013 9:56pm

Dathai wrote: »

Had a look in Dunnes on my way home this evening for the Two Chicks egg whites. They're 4.50 for a 500g carton. Far too expensive for what it is.

a little pricey alright, I'd use them when i'm feelin lazy or something. maybe some other supermarkets have them cheaper?

dor843088 · 28-06-2013 10:22pm

Zombienosh wrote: »

a little pricey alright, I'd use them when i'm feelin lazy or something. maybe some other supermarkets have them cheaper?

Whats cheaper two chicks carton or say 18 eggs from lidl when whites are separated ? Anyone know

DL Saint · 28-06-2013 11:55pm

dor843088 wrote: »

Whats cheaper two chicks carton or say 18 eggs from lidl when whites are separated ? Anyone know

I know that 18 eggs from Tesco works out far cheaper than the carton of two-chicks...

john_cappa · 29-06-2013 2:08am

DL Saint wrote: »

I know that 18 eggs from Tesco works out far cheaper than the carton of two-chicks...

....... But are they equal?

No they are not as te two chick whites are pasteurised which makes them far different. They also have thickener added ( makes them handy if you are making a cake but terrible if you are making a protein shake).

The two chick ones are pasteurised meanin you can eat then raw with close to 100 bio availability of the protein content. Same as any liquid egg white you purchase on a carton (bulk powders are far cheaper that two chicks for example).

To compare raw eggs while from tesco or also etc u have to include the hassle of cookin them into the equation. Egg whites separated from raw eggs have to be cooked to achieve the same bioavailability of the protein content of the egg whites bought in a carton. So compare like with like before you make up your mind.

To conclude.

Liquid egg white is a great source of protein.
If comparing liquid egg whites to eggs bought and seperated from eggs then you must take the cost (in terms of financial cost and time/convenience cost) into account.
If you do decide to take on separating whole eggs as a viable alternative to buying liquid eggs whites then don't throw away the yokes. The egg yokes are full of protein, healthy fats, and all the vitamins and minerals ( basically if you are discarding any thing let it be the white rather than the yoke)
Eat as many whole eggs per day as you want if you want. "Popular" research is outdated ad misquoted.

DL Saint · 29-06-2013 3:24am

john_cappa wrote: »

....... But are they equal?

No they are not as te two chick whites are pasteurised which makes them far different. They also have thickener added ( makes them handy if you are making a cake but terrible if you are making a protein shake).

The two chick ones are pasteurised meanin you can eat then raw with close to 100 bio availability of the protein content. Same as any liquid egg white you purchase on a carton (bulk powders are far cheaper that two chicks for example).

To compare raw eggs while from tesco or also etc u have to include the hassle of cookin them into the equation. Egg whites separated from raw eggs have to be cooked to achieve the same bioavailability of the protein content of the egg whites bought in a carton. So compare like with like before you make up your mind.

To conclude.

Liquid egg white is a great source of protein.
If comparing liquid egg whites to eggs bought and seperated from eggs then you must take the cost (in terms of financial cost and time/convenience cost) into account.
If you do decide to take on separating whole eggs as a viable alternative to buying liquid eggs whites then don't throw away the yokes. The egg yokes are full of protein, healthy fats, and all the vitamins and minerals ( basically if you are discarding any thing let it be the white rather than the yoke)
Eat as many whole eggs per day as you want if you want. "Popular" research is outdated ad misquoted.

Yeah fair enough, but the poster literally asked which method was cheaper and I responded. There was no reason for you to write an essay on egg whites and eggs. There are tonnes of threads on this forum with that kind of info anyway. This thread is about supplements after all :rolleyes:

john_cappa · 29-06-2013 10:16am

DL Saint wrote: »

Yeah fair enough, but the poster literally asked which method was cheaper and I responded. There was no reason for you to write an essay on egg whites and eggs. There are tonnes of threads on this forum with that kind of info anyway. This thread is about supplements after all :rolleyes:

Did my post upset u that u need the rolleyes smiley and sarcastic tone? I apologise for offending if so.

The arrogance in this forum is so ****. You literally can't be helpful if your not in the "group" of people who post regularly and **** over each other posts.

dor843088 · 29-06-2013 10:37am

john_cappa wrote: »

Did my post upset u that u need the rolleyes smiley and sarcastic tone? I apologise for offending if so.

The arrogance in this forum is so ****. You literally can't be helpful if your not in the "group" of people who post regularly and **** over each other posts.

Its funny cos its true. The dick riding and arrogance on here is unreal . Lmfao.

Zombienosh · 29-06-2013 11:45am

Anyone here ever use controlled labs greens? I got some the other day and it has a worrying warning on the back hah apparently it's some mad California law.

dahat · 29-06-2013 11:54am

Say if i buy Unflavoured protein powders and add something like choco powder or a vanilla essence flavouring myself will it change the protein level of the shake?
MP flavoured shakes havee reduced levels of protein than unflavoured powders..

Zombienosh · 29-06-2013 11:59am

It's very slight though isn't it? I wouldn't worry about it. Sometimes If I get some horrible tasting protein I throw in some of that nesquik milkshake powder, stuff is a life saver.

dahat · 29-06-2013 12:03pm

5/6 % i think,slight yes but is it a few euro cheaper to get unflavoured,how stink is it?
Flavour doesn't bother me as i can skull the shake but if it tastes like wet sawdust that is just too much

dor843088 · 29-06-2013 12:07pm

Anyone know where I can get jekyl and hyde preworkout ?

john_cappa · 29-06-2013 12:17pm

dahat wrote: »

5/6 % i think,slight yes but is it a few euro cheaper to get unflavoured,how stink is it?
Flavour doesn't bother me as i can skull the shake but if it tastes like wet sawdust that is just too much

The percentage of protein will drop but the amount won't.

If you take out two scoops of protein. Lets say 50 grams of powder which has 40 g of protein (assuming perfect wpc 80). No matter what you add to flavour it you will always be getting 40 g of protein.

Dathai · 29-06-2013 1:01pm

The ma brought home an ice cream maker from work. Made use of the casein protein I've got here and made chocolate casein protein ice cream.

Find it very difficult to drink casein shakes, so this I'll see how this goes.

Zombienosh · 29-06-2013 1:03pm

Dathai wrote: »

The ma brought home an ice cream maker from work. Made use of the casein protein I've got here and made chocolate casein protein ice cream.

Find it very difficult to drink casein shakes, so this I'll see how this goes.

I'm not a fan of pure casein either, but I like casein & whey blends.

dor843088 · 29-06-2013 1:15pm

Dathai wrote: »

The ma brought home an ice cream maker from work. Made use of the casein protein I've got here and made chocolate casein protein ice cream.

Find it very difficult to drink casein shakes, so this I'll see how this goes.

Throw it in a blender with a frozen banana and milk . Chocolate milkshake mmmmmm.

Gummy Panda · 30-06-2013 10:29pm

Just had a shake of TPW Milk Choc Coconut. Much nicer then MP impact or true whey versions. DELISH!

double GG · 02-07-2013 10:47am

Might be of interest for a few here from Ironscience.

Discount Code: VATFREE

http://www.ironscience.co.uk/proteinpowder/wheyproteinconcentrate.html

£45 for 5kg of flavoured whey ain't bad after the code.

shipping seems expensive but Parcel Motel may be an option.

Also: this thread turned 4 years old the other day.

Dathai · 02-07-2013 3:57pm

Any of ye buy the casein protein from either MyProtein or BulkPowders? If so which would you recommend? They both seem to have two types IIRC.

Used the last of the ON one I had here. Don't fancy forking out the blips for it again.

Gummy Panda · 03-07-2013 12:15pm

Dathai wrote: »

Any of ye buy the casein protein from either MyProtein or BulkPowders? If so which would you recommend? They both seem to have two types IIRC.

Used the last of the ON one I had here. Don't fancy forking out the blips for it again.

I only ever bought Milk Protein Smooth from myprotein. It tasted okay in chocolate.

They have Micellar Casein now. its 15% off with MCASEIN. Never had it though and haven't bought from them in ages due to shipping fiasco

qvsr46ofgc792k · 03-07-2013 5:51pm

Gummy Panda wrote: »

Never had it though and haven't bought from them in ages due to shipping fiasco

I ordered from myprotein on Thursday, arrived yesterday. Perfect condition.

stuchyg · 03-07-2013 6:46pm

Anybody used profusion mass. My lil bro is looking to gain some weight and was thinking of this for him

rolexeagle1 · 04-07-2013 5:49pm

Bulk Powders: Complete Mass 5kg
or
Serious Mass 5kg

Which would you recommend?

hatrickpatrick · 04-07-2013 6:18pm

Here's a question: Are Nitric Oxide boosting (arginine) supplements cumulative or immediate in action? In other words, for say Animal Pump, should I be taking it even on off days, like creatine, so my body builds up a supply? Or is it purely something which is absorbed and used immediately following taking it?

SpaceCowb0y · 04-07-2013 11:39pm

srumball wrote: »

Bulk Powders: Complete Mass 5kg
or
Serious Mass 5kg

Which would you recommend?

I've never used serious mass before so cant really give an opinion on it but i do love bulkpowders chocolate complete mass! All the carbs come from super fine oats so you're not taking in all that sugar you get from most weight gainers, just protein and good carbs!

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