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    #272
    eclectichoney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,291 ✭✭✭eclectichoney


    Jon wrote: »
    40 quid in Caple street I believe. I tried Road side Lemon today, man it's the nicest thing i've ever tasted, no joke!

    Thanks Jon, but it's an awful small tub for that money! I think it's about €28-30 online if you're into that kinda thing :D


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    #273
    yomchi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭yomchi


    I reckon so, it's worth it though. It'll be my staple isolate for the next while anyway :)


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    #274
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Esse85 wrote: »
    Because if you compare both labels, you'll see that Maximuscle is slightly superior to The Supplement Factory per serving.

    Promax has 3% more protein, 75% more carbs, 25% more fat and 10% more calories.

    That's quite some trade off for an extra gram of protein....


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    #275
    brianthebard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,165 ✭✭✭✭brianthebard


    Jon wrote: »
    I reckon so, it's worth it though. It'll be my staple isolate for the next while anyway :)

    Thats whey isolate right, and a 2 lb tub? I've never tried this stuff, but at the same price for over twice as much product it might be worth a shot? http://www.universalnutrition.ie/viewproduct/18
    you could do a product review for us?


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    #276
    eclectichoney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,291 ✭✭✭eclectichoney


    brianthebard wrote: »
    Thats whey isolate right, and a 2 lb tub? I've never tried this stuff, but at the same price for over twice as much product it might be worth a shot? http://www.universalnutrition.ie/viewproduct/18
    you could do a product review for us?

    It's a pity there's 3g of carbs and fat in it though - I'd stick with the SF stuff over it imho. But nectar has zero carbs so it's a different story tbh.


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    #277
    Esse85
    Registered Users Posts: 8,238 ✭✭✭Esse85


    Hanley wrote: »
    Promax has 3% more protein, 75% more carbs, 25% more fat and 10% more calories.

    That's quite some trade off for an extra gram of protein....
    Malteaser! Can you see now why Maximuscle is more superior?


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    #278
    Malteaser!
    Registered Users Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭Malteaser!


    Esse85 wrote: »
    Malteaser! Can you see now why Maximuscle is more superior?

    Eh no, having 75% more carbs and 25% more fat than the Supplement Factory hardly makes it superior.


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    #279
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Esse85 wrote: »
    Malteaser! Can you see now why Maximuscle is more superior?

    For everything in life, there's a photo;

    missed_the_point.jpg

    :D:D


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    #280
    yomchi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭yomchi


    brianthebard wrote: »
    Thats whey isolate right, and a 2 lb tub? I've never tried this stuff, but at the same price for over twice as much product it might be worth a shot? http://www.universalnutrition.ie/viewproduct/18
    you could do a product review for us?

    will do! coming right up.


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    #281
    djtechnics1210
    Closed Accounts Posts: 923 ✭✭✭djtechnics1210


    Sorry for stupid question lads.
    Am just starting into talking whey protein as i am doing a lot of cv (running) exercise one day and then circuits of weights the next day, and so on.
    Should i take it before or after workout and how often a day should I take it... result im looking for is to build up muscle, if it takes weeks so be it, its just i feel that whatever weight training I do i loose the benefits due to the cv work.
    Thanks for advice in advance


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    #282
    FunkZ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,179 ✭✭✭FunkZ


    djtechnics1210 wrote: »
    Sorry for stupid question lads.
    Am just starting into talking whey protein as i am doing a lot of cv (running) exercise one day and then circuits of weights the next day, and so on.
    Should i take it before or after workout and how often a day should I take it... result im looking for is to build up muscle, if it takes weeks so be it, its just i feel that whatever weight training I do i loose the benefits due to the cv work.
    Thanks for advice in advance

    Drop the running for a while. Lift heavy weights, as you're probably already doing.

    And take your whey supp after lifting. But have a good heqalthy diet, and eat loads to gain weight.


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    #283
    Pro-Nutrition
    Closed Accounts Posts: 215 ✭✭Pro-Nutrition


    djtechnics1210 wrote: »
    Sorry for stupid question lads.
    Am just starting into talking whey protein as i am doing a lot of cv (running) exercise one day and then circuits of weights the next day, and so on.
    Should i take it before or after workout and how often a day should I take it... result im looking for is to build up muscle, if it takes weeks so be it, its just i feel that whatever weight training I do i loose the benefits due to the cv work.
    Thanks for advice in advance
    I have not been on the boards for a while, just flicking through today and seen your post.

    If I was you I would cut back on the cardio while trying to build size. Do up your food intake within reason, some people do go over board with the MD'S and Subways thinking that they can turn fat into muscle. Up the calories, carbs and protein, depending on what you want out of it I would be more inclined to focus on my protein intake. Mainly because it’s easy to get carbs in and not so easy to get good quality protein in unless your to walk around with pounds of steak. If you want to just put on as much weight well go for it eat eat eat what ever but you will have more work to do when it comes to getting some sort of shape. Even off season for me I would focus on protein intake, that way when it comes to dieting I don’t have to drop 3-4 stone to look good. It’s up to you. Just make sure if you are still doing the cardio that you are taking in enough protein and fats so that when you are doing cardio your body is not eating into protein and fat reserves which you need to build muscle.

    All the best and let us know how you get on


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    #284
    Pro-Nutrition
    Closed Accounts Posts: 215 ✭✭Pro-Nutrition


    Jon wrote: »
    will do! coming right up.


    Jon,

    Just sent you a PM.

    Keith


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    #285
    ronbyrne2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭ronbyrne2005


    www.discount-supplements.co.uk

    Some great bargains on this site with the sterling currency rate. I have ordered off them in the past and yesterday ordered 5lb reflex instant whey for around 27pound and they have MRPs by Met Rx on sale for half what you'd pay in Ireland (even on a website) free delivery from UK on orders over 200sterling.


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    #286
    nice_guy80
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,723 ✭✭✭nice_guy80


    www.discount-supplements.co.uk

    at last somebody gave me a fecking answer...

    What product should i get - protein wise. I noticed a few of them have creatine inbuilt.


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    #287
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,118 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    Optimum Nutrition is always a good safe bet.


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    #288
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,373 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Bulk powders have 5kg 80% whey for £29.99

    Then delivery is £11.48 for parcelforce 48hr. So £41.44 in total so about €45-46, under €10 per kilo delivered.

    £71.43 for 10kg since post remains the same. http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/product.php?xProd=276

    postage remains only £11.48 for up to 4x5kg tubs. jumps to £21.85 @ 5 tubs. I think the parcelforce cut off is 25kg, so the containers and box must bring it up to near that with just 4. Works out about €7.25 per kilo delivered.


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    #289
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    I'm gonna try out some of the Olimp stuff over the coming few months in the run up to the IDFPA national champs. I've a good 4-5kg to gain so hopefully it'll help!

    I'll let y'all know how I get on!


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    #290
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,118 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    Nice one, I'd like to hear what the Olimp stuff is like... heard good things.

    Does anybody have any experience with MyProtein.co.uk by the way?


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    #291
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »
    Nice one, I'd like to hear what the Olimp stuff is like... heard good things.

    Does anybody have any experience with MyProtein.co.uk by the way?

    I'm gonna try get some Massacra , a gainer and maybe a PWO shake if they have one and see what the story is. That and 1.5x the quantity of food I'm eating!!

    A lot of english lads that post on powerliftinguk.com have a 5% discount code in their sig for myprotein which you should check out, they seem to get on well with it.

    Bulkpowders.co.uk are a good bet.


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    #292
    Pro-Nutrition
    Closed Accounts Posts: 215 ✭✭Pro-Nutrition


    Hanley wrote: »
    I'm gonna try get some Massacra , a gainer and maybe a PWO shake if they have one and see what the story is. That and 1.5x the quantity of food I'm eating!!

    A lot of english lads that post on powerliftinguk.com have a 5% discount code in their sig for myprotein which you should check out, they seem to get on well with it.

    Bulkpowders.co.uk are a good bet.

    Hanley, I was using the Olimp for a while to see what it was like and I have to say that I made great gains. As a gainer I was using the Gain Bolic and their Egg protein. You mentioned the Massacra, its good. You will get a good kick out of it. The only down side to it would be having to make it with hot water, but not a biggy. Taste good as well. Take it about 30 mins before you train and make sure that you have all your pre carbs in before.


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    #293
    kevpants
    Registered Users Posts: 2,863 ✭✭✭kevpants


    Just thought I'd post this as I feel it's what this thread is missing. I think this sh1t is hilarious...

    1229582389932.jpg


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    #294
    Degsy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,397 ✭✭✭✭Degsy


    resource.jpg

    Yessir..them supplements REALLy work!


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    #295
    6stringmaniac
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭6stringmaniac


    I don't really know alot about supplements. Ive heard about some side affects of them.
    Are these true?
    What are the negative consequences of taking supplements?


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    #296
    FunkZ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,179 ✭✭✭FunkZ


    You grow biceps on your shoulders :(


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    #297
    Dean820
    Registered Users Posts: 2,099 ✭✭✭Dean820


    What about buying those supplements in Argos? Are they all the same?


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    #298
    g'em
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,819 ✭✭✭✭g'em


    6stringmaniac wrote: »
    I don't really know alot about supplements. Ive heard about some side affects of them.
    Are these true?
    What have you heard? I'm going to guess that by and large they're untrue.
    6stringmaniac wrote:
    What are the negative consequences of taking supplements?
    It depends what you're taking. If you take too much Vitamin B complex your pee goes neon yellow. Harmless but hilarious. If you take too much whey you'll... well, you'll just get fat actually. Too much creatine? Hard to do, mostly just pee'd out of you. But some people report cramp and bloating with regular use creatine monohydrate. There's not very much in the way of really bad side effects with legal supplements to be honest, was there anything in particular you were worried about?


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    #299
    Satan Polaroid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 162 ✭✭Satan Polaroid


    Dean820 wrote: »
    What about buying those supplements in Argos? Are they all the same?

    I think it's Maximuscle that's sold in Argos?

    I wouldn't go near it, to be honest. In my experience, it tends to put on 'love-handles'!


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    #300
    6stringmaniac
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭6stringmaniac


    g'em wrote: »
    What have you heard? I'm going to guess that by and large they're untrue.

    Nothing too serious.
    Just things like they are unhealthy and can be bad for you in the long term.
    Also I heard that they can lead to things like stress and mood swings


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    #301
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    6stringmaniac wrote: »
    Nothing too serious.
    Just things like they are unhealthy and can be bad for you in the long term.

    What is "unhealthy"... 99% of the things we do is unhealthy (and bad for us in the long term).

    I find it hard to believe that someone who dillegently goes to the gym, trains hard, watches what they eat and has a protein shake afterwards will be more unhealthy, or in worse shape over the long term, than the person who sits at home watching TV with a glass of coke and a bag of crips!
    Also I heard that they can lead to things like stress and mood swings

    Working's a bitch isn't it?? :D

    Seriously, it's food. It's like eating a chicken breast, or drinking a pint of milk. If anyone told you that effected your mood you'd probably laugh in their face. I do the same to people who say it about supplements.


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