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Zombienosh

A Double Espresso?

RidleyRider

Zombienosh wrote: »

A Double Espresso?

Coffee isn't my thing tbh.

DL Saint

Caffeine tabs do the job, solid drive and focus.

baz15

Anyone use Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy, thinking of trying it out

Paddywiggum

RidleyRider wrote: »

Coffee isn't my thing tbh.

is it just coffee or is it the caffeine in coffee which you dont like?

if you dont mind caffeine then as said above get 200mg caffeine tabs, and try with L-tyrosine 1g-3g.

cheap and effective

DL Saint

baz15 wrote: »

Anyone use Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy, thinking of trying it out

It's handy for an energy boost alrite. Wouldn't say it's much of a pre-workout though. I use it in college when I need a pick me up. The orange flavor is very nice.

RidleyRider

Paddywiggum wrote: »

is it just coffee or is it the caffeine in coffee which you dont like?

if you dont mind caffeine then as said above get 200mg caffeine tabs, and try with L-tyrosine 1g-3g.

cheap and effective

Its just coffee, I hate the taste! I'll look into that, thanks.

The Caveman

RidleyRider wrote: »

Guys, anyone got recommendations for a good pre-workout? Pretty fed up of the BA tingles now, it's making me feel panicy when they come bad.

Driven Sports CRAZE

The End...

SpaceCowb0y

KAZ0077 wrote: »

Hi All,
I hope I am not hijacking the thread, but I am training to lose weight and can only train after work 5.30-7pm 3-4 nights a week.
I am wondering if there would be any "low cal" or reduced cal whey protein I could take after training.
Currently after the gym I am quite hungry (usually have lunch about 1.30pm) and would like to take a shake after my workout as part of a light meal in the evening and to curb hunger and then have a very small meal at home instead of coming home after the gym and eating rings around myself.....
Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks,

Just get a good unflavoured whey isolate, not a lot of calories in it all and use 2 scoops! it's all i ever use!

Liam90

RidleyRider wrote: »

Guys, anyone got recommendations for a good pre-workout? Pretty fed up of the BA tingles now, it's making me feel panicy when they come bad.

I am using jack3d micro and love it, previously used craze but was way over stimmed for me. Jack3d micro feels a lot more of a fresh and natural energy.

The Caveman

Ok

My preworkout stack, and, go over to Bodybuilding.com, for reviews

When I work out before 11am

I take Craze, with 750 micro-grams Agmatine - Serious Focus and pumps...

When i work out after 6 or 7pm in the evenings, i take

Jack3D Micro, with Hemavol or White Flood with Hemavol - AS i can go sleep at11pm no problem...

either way, both are good,,,

KTRIC

Liam90 wrote: »

I am using jack3d micro and love it, previously used craze but was way over stimmed for me. Jack3d micro feels a lot more of a fresh and natural energy.

I found with two scoops of Craze, which is enough for me to notice taking it makes me feel ill. Took it back to 1.5 scoops and I don't rate it very high.

What do you think of jack3d micro compared to the old Jack3d ??

Gummy Panda

Got more quest bars today including the new banana nut ones. They do taste like a mashed banana with nut sprinkles

Kurn

baz15 wrote: »

Anyone use Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy, thinking of trying it out

Yea found it very light, needed to use a good bit to notice a difference, I switched to using it during workout session. Just my opinion, you might find it good.

SpaceCowb0y

Has anyone ever used NutriSport 90+ protein that can give me any feedback on it? Cant order my usual stuff online as my card is maxed at the moment and cant pay anything off it till next week so was looking at getting a tub of this stuff to tie me over for a week or 2? Its only 21 quid in "The Health Store", says online its 66% Whey isolate and 33% Casein, that seems alright?

Gummy Panda

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Has anyone ever used NutriSport 90+ protein that can give me any feedback on it? Cant order my usual stuff online as my card is maxed at the moment and cant pay anything off it till next week so was looking at getting a tub of this stuff to tie me over for a week or 2? Its only 21 quid in "The Health Store", says online its 66% Whey isolate and 33% Casein, that seems alright?

Never had it but its reputation is that it tastes awful. Seems okay profile wise but some have questioned its price

SpaceCowb0y

Gummy Panda wrote: »

Never had it but its reputation is that it tastes awful. Seems okay profile wise but some have questioned its price

Taste is irrelevant, it's going to be swallowed in no time! In what sense is the price being questioned though? in that how can it be as good as they say for so cheap? It is only 908g for 21 quid so you're not even getting a full kg, seems fair enough in that regard?

Gummy Panda

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Taste is irrelevant, it's going to be swallowed in no time! In what sense is the price being questioned though? in that how can it be as good as they say for so cheap? It is only 908g for 21 quid so you're not even getting a full kg, seems fair enough in that regard?

in the sense that at one stage 5kg tubs of whey isolate and casein were the same price as 5kg of unflavoured whey concentrate.

SpaceCowb0y

Gummy Panda wrote: »

in the sense that at one stage 5kg tubs of whey isolate and casein were the same price as 5kg of unflavoured whey concentrate.

So basically their protein is dirt and what they consider to be isolate could well be concentrate? Surely that's false advertisement then!?

Charisteas

Does anyone know what's the story with the new/updated Myprotein MP points section. I should have about 120 points from my last order, but my account is showing that I have -1844 points, how on Earth does one have minus amount of points?

It also states that "You can use this page to view your MP reward points and convert them in to a credit voucher for us on a future Myprotein order. Your MP reward points can be viewed below and are broken down in to the number of points you have acquired through personal orders and through referrer rewards."

Yet I can't see anywhere how to convert them into a credit voucher (is this a new feature?).

double GG

Charisteas wrote: »

Does anyone know what's the story with the new/updated Myprotein MP points section. I should have about 120 points from my last order, but my account is showing that I have -1844 points, how on Earth does one have minus amount of points?

It also states that "You can use this page to view your MP reward points and convert them in to a credit voucher for us on a future Myprotein order. Your MP reward points can be viewed below and are broken down in to the number of points you have acquired through personal orders and through referrer rewards."

Yet I can't see anywhere how to convert them into a credit voucher (is this a new feature?).

You get minus points when you don't lift enough after getting supplements! :pac:

Just kidding but I don't know to be honest, I'd imagine there's a fault somewhere. I would suggest trying to contact them about it but not sure you'll get anywhere with their customer service!

shaneoreillyo

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Has anyone ever used NutriSport 90+ protein that can give me any feedback on it? Cant order my usual stuff online as my card is maxed at the moment and cant pay anything off it till next week so was looking at getting a tub of this stuff to tie me over for a week or 2? Its only 21 quid in "The Health Store", says online its 66% Whey isolate and 33% Casein, that seems alright?

I have it. Got a 5kg tub for 60 odd quid. Taste isnt too bad. Haven't seen much gains so far.

RidleyRider

shaneoreillyo wrote: »

I have it. Got a 5kg tub for 60 odd quid. Taste isnt too bad. Haven't seen much gains so far.

Protein alone isn't going to give you any gains unless you're on a decent diet.

beano345

just wondering has anybody tried mutant mass? im reading mixed reviews online

Oisinjm

beano345 wrote: »

just wondering has anybody tried mutant mass? im reading mixed reviews online

Sugary bollox. If you're looking to gain size eat more. Make your own weight gain shakes if you still want to drink your calories. You'll find plenty of recipes online but something alone the lines of

A scoop of protein
oats
full fat milk
two tablespoons of peanut butter
a banana
some flax seeds or flax seed oil

would be tasty and good.

Oisín

beano345

cheers everyone seems to say its sugary crap!

RidleyRider

Oisinjm wrote: »

Sugary bollox. If you're looking to gain size eat more. Make your own weight gain shakes if you still want to drink your calories. You'll find plenty of recipes online but something alone the lines of

A scoop of protein
oats
full fat milk
two tablespoons of peanut butter
a banana
some flax seeds or flax seed oil

would be tasty and good.

Oisín

I presume you're blending that?:pac: Must try that tomorrow minus the flax.

Cheers Oisin

Paddywiggum

Oisinjm wrote: »

Sugary bollox. If you're looking to gain size eat more. Make your own weight gain shakes if you still want to drink your calories. You'll find plenty of recipes online but something alone the lines of

A scoop of protein
oats
full fat milk
two tablespoons of peanut butter
a banana
some flax seeds or flax seed oil

would be tasty and good.

Oisín

^must try this one

for past month ive been having

500ml milk
30g whey protein
100g oats
1 avocado
handful frozen strawberries (tesco €1.99 500g)
2 tablespoon diced peach (tesco €1.30 small tub = 10 tablespoons)
80g peanut butter

blend it up, frozen strawberries make it nice an cold easy to swallow, never had an upset stomach or felt too full.

its about 1500 cals and 80g protein. easy to make and highly recommended!

RidleyRider

Paddywiggum wrote: »

^must try this one

for past month ive been having

500ml milk
30g whey protein
100g oats
1 avocado
handful frozen strawberries (tesco €1.99 500g)
2 tablespoon diced peach (tesco €1.30 small tub = 10 tablespoons)
80g peanut butter

blend it up, frozen strawberries make it nice an cold easy to swallow, never had an upset stomach or felt too full.

its about 1500 cals and 80g protein. easy to make and highly recommended!

What aisle in tesco are those strawberries?:eek:

Paddywiggum

RidleyRider wrote: »

What aisle in tesco are those strawberries?:eek:

near the frozen desserts and ice cream! also frozen summer berries. aldi have frozen raspberries €1.99 for 500g, trying them next time