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Dtp1979 · 26-08-2015 9:42pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

€36 for 2.5kg on MyProtein

Just got 5kg choc protein for 69. Whey cheaper.
Thanks

Dtp1979 · 26-08-2015 9:58pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Just got 5kg choc protein for 69. Whey cheaper.
Thanks

Although the unflavoured is a good bit cheaper, I didn't want to chance it

colossus-x · 27-08-2015 12:34am

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Although the unflavoured is a good bit cheaper, I didn't want to chance it

I found it didn't take me long to get used to the unflavored one. Don't think I'll ever bother with the flavored ones again.

Deedsie · 27-08-2015 9:28am

I signed up to the myprotein newsletter. Not receiving any emails etc. any codes at all out there?

Tar.Aldarion · 27-08-2015 11:23am

if anybody spots 5kg of hemp for less that the 100E on bulkpowders let me know!

Dtp1979 · 27-08-2015 1:01pm

Deedsie wrote: »

I signed up to the myprotein newsletter. Not receiving any emails etc. any codes at all out there?

LUCKY15

Tar.Aldarion · 28-08-2015 11:59am

Deedsie wrote: »

I signed up to the myprotein newsletter. Not receiving any emails etc. any codes at all out there?

There's 25% off today with code friday

Zillah · 28-08-2015 1:19pm

I'm a tenner short of free BCAAs. What should I get? I don't need more Creatine. Might try some high protein soup?
EDIT: Went with a pair of shorts and some samples!

Tar.Aldarion · 28-08-2015 8:25pm

35e off hemp protein, free delivery, 3 gifts. That was a good purchase!

deadlybuzzman · 03-09-2015 5:12pm

On a whim I ordered waxy maize starch along with my usual supplements and I received the order today.
I never had it before but now that I've tasted it I'm wondering, did I just buy fancy cornflour?

Dtp1979 · 03-09-2015 9:22pm

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

On a whim I ordered waxy maize starch along with my usual supplements and I received the order today.
I never had it before but now that I've tasted it I'm wondering, did I just buy fancy cornflour?

Read a study on it recently and it's not all its made out to be apparently. Dextrose is much better

deadlybuzzman · 03-09-2015 9:43pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Read a study on it recently and it's not all its made out to be apparently. Dextrose is much better

To be honest I can't remember did I buy it to spike my insulin post workout or just for extra calories. Is there anything that it's particularly good for?
By the look of it it'll turn my shakes to cement

Alf Veedersane · 03-09-2015 9:51pm

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

To be honest I can't remember did I buy it to spike my insulin post workout or just for extra calories. Is there anything that it's particularly good for?
By the look of it it'll turn my shakes to cement

It's touted as a 'fast carb' that is absorbed faster and means greater glycogen replenishment post workout.

But I think there's very little to back that up.

Dtp1979 · 03-09-2015 10:01pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

It's touted as a 'fast carb' that is absorbed faster and means greater glycogen replenishment post workout.

But I think there's very little to back that up.

There was a study performed and dextrose outperformed it quite a bit

deadlybuzzman · 03-09-2015 10:01pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

It's touted as a 'fast carb' that is absorbed faster and means greater glycogen replenishment post workout.

But I think there's very little to back that up.

Yeah I could've just bought glucose out of a supermarket so really

Alf Veedersane · 03-09-2015 10:03pm

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

Yeah I could've just bought glucose out of a supermarket so really

You could always just placebo some gainz with it.

deadlybuzzman · 03-09-2015 10:43pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

You could always just placebo some gainz with it.

Oh I already add extra placebo to every shake!

Zillah · 05-09-2015 6:49pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

There was a study performed and dextrose outperformed it quite a bit

I fail to see why anyone would take a supplement instead of some delicious cake if they're looking for an insulin spike.

shamrock55 · 07-09-2015 6:54pm

Anyone know of a supplement or anything else they could suggest that would give a fella a bit of pep or energy boost , i like to try and go to the gym or a run early in the morning but even after a good sleep i tend to feel very sluggish and have to force myself, as i tend to go early i tend not to have any brekkie, maybe thats the problem, any suggestions:) would berroca be any good?

strelok · 07-09-2015 6:55pm

caffeine pills?

deadlybuzzman · 07-09-2015 8:26pm

shamrock55 wrote: »

Anyone know of a supplement or anything else they could suggest that would give a fella a bit of pep or energy boost , i like to try and go to the gym or a run early in the morning but even after a good sleep i tend to feel very sluggish and have to force myself, as i tend to go early i tend not to have any brekkie, maybe thats the problem, any suggestions:) would berroca be any good?

What works for me is
1. A coffee in the house
2. A cheapo redbull type thing in the car
3. Death Metal in the car
4. Half a caffine pill with the last of the redbull

If that doesn't leave you bright and breezy nothing will!

Alf Veedersane · 07-09-2015 8:56pm

I've always found that just having my gear ready to go first thing takes any decision making out of it.

Not sure if it has a supplement equivalent...

shamrock55 · 07-09-2015 10:12pm

I might try caffine pills, im not gone on coffee or red bull for that matter that just reminds me of vodka:D

Dtp1979 · 07-09-2015 10:15pm

How quick do caffeine pills kick in?

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 08-09-2015 10:29am

Try pre workout from My Protein. It's not cheap (think it's about 30 quid for a tub which is 30 servings of 1 scoop), but I find it works. I don't drink coffee so find 1 scoop is enough for me to get the effects. But I have read reviews of people who drink coffee and they have said they needed 2 scoops per servings

MaxPower89 · 08-09-2015 2:14pm

I use the caffine powder from MyProtein and find it excellent. Kicks in after a few minutes and puts me in the zone straight away. It's definitely added to my workouts. It's cheap as chips, I've used about 1/4 of a bag after 6 months. Don't overdo it though, I find about a 1/4 teaspoon is just fine.

I used other pre-workout powders but found myself feeling quite low mood wise after them.

Tar.Aldarion · 17-09-2015 11:18am

Anything wrong with soy protein (I didn't think so), just been reading stuff like this:

"I'd recommend staying away from SPI as much as possible. From the tone of the topic, I'd guess people would want to heavily supplement their diet with it. Too much SPI causes increase of IGF-1 in our blood stream, which is linked to cancer."

I found it more to be all protein excess in general when I looked:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17571965 This paper suggest that it's not about SPI but about too much protein in general: "These results suggest that dietary protein and soy isoflavones, in the context of comprehensive lifestyle changes, may not significantly alter IGF-1. However, given the recent literature indicating that high intake of protein rich in essential amino acids (animal or soy protein) may increase IGF-1, it may be prudent for men with early stage prostate cancer not to exceed dietary protein recommendations.""

EmptyTree · 25-12-2015 10:12pm

Ok, so I'm back in the market for a good mass gain supplement. Previously I've used Nutrition X (before it was sold off and became unavailable in Ireland) and more recently NX nutrition mass gainers,but it doesn't seem to be available anymore.

I like both of these cause 1. they werent completely full of cr*p (sugar content was relatively low and protein seemed to be of reasonable quality) 2.it was good value for money

I was looking at impact weight gainer from my protein (raging I missed the 25%off deal yesterday)

Like everyone l guess I want a good supp that's affordable. Suppose you could say I want to have my cake supplement and eat drink it

Any suggestions??

Alf Veedersane · 25-12-2015 10:27pm

EmptyTree wrote: »

Ok, so I'm back in the market for a good mass gain supplement. Previously I've used Nutrition X (before it was sold off and became unavailable in Ireland) and more recently NX nutrition mass gainers,but it doesn't seem to be available anymore.

I like both of these cause 1. they werent completely full of cr*p (sugar content was relatively low and protein seemed to be of reasonable quality) 2.it was good value for money

I was looking at impact weight gainer from my protein (raging I missed the 25%off deal yesterday)

Like everyone l guess I want a good supp that's affordable. Suppose you could say I want to have my cake supplement and eat drink it

Any suggestions??

They're much cheaper and easier to make yourself. Fine oats and protein made with milk as well. Any I've seen are about 45g carbs and 30-35g protein with about 400 kcals.

I have the ultra fine oats which are about 30g carbs, 5g protein and 180 kcals in a 50g scoop. Scoop and a half with a scoop of whey and you're sorted.

Dtp1979 · 25-12-2015 10:45pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

They're much cheaper and easier to make yourself. Fine oats and protein made with milk as well. Any I've seen are about 45g carbs and 30-35g protein with about 400 kcals.

I have the ultra fine oats which are about 30g carbs, 5g protein and 180 kcals in a 50g scoop. Scoop and a half with a scoop of whey and you're sorted.

What's the difference in using your oats instead of normal porridge oats?

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