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best postworkout protein powder
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6 Pack Man
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What I use is 2 scoops of whey protein which is about 45 grams of protein and 2 scoops of dextrose which is about 65 grams of carbs. I wouldn't recommend any of this stuff out on the market because alot of it adds fructose to the mix. On top of that it'll be cheaper in the end mixing your own drink. Oh and fat intake is about 5 grams.
6 Pack Man
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Get it from you, you aren't going to be able to find it at any local GNC, but some other supplement store near you may carry it though. I've used another brand, but this one right here is better though, so I'm going with this after my current supply runs out.
http://www.supplementdirect.com/store/sdirect/puredextrose.html
You're also able to get dextrose from creatine mixes, but that's an expensive way to consume it though.
http://www.supplementdirect.com/store/sdirect/puredextrose.html
You're also able to get dextrose from creatine mixes, but that's an expensive way to consume it though.
for protein i just focus on 100% whey postworkout and get the cheap as possible, gnc 100% whey protein is pretty cheap, 50$ for 1 tub of 87 servings, then it is also buy one get one half off, and if you have a gold card the 1st 7 days of each month 20% off, so for 174 servings you only have to pay around 60-65$. i get my dextrose at supplementdirect.com also as said above.
johnny iron
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Go to the Protein Factory. Find out exactly how much you wanna spend and what your goals are. Then, make your own formula. It'll be cheaper than just about any place.
Super Halo Man
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I use Optimum. It is very convinient for me. Many have their opinions. I recently bumped it up to two scoops per shake. It is yummy.
BreezeKeeper
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GNC = Get Nothing Cheap
General aNnoyance Center's protein is pretty cheap but I've found that unless I'm mixing it up, it has a pretty flat taste and feel to it. What I mean by that has to be experienced. Try something like Isopure's Zero Carb protein, or EAS Vanilla Ice Cream flavor proteins and you'll see that GNC's using some borderline nasty artificial flavoring.
What I mean by borderline nasty is this: if it doesn't taste so yummy that you are not always automatically thinking about its taste, then it's probably nasty and you've just gotten used to tolerating nasty tastes as long as there's a 'hint' of chocolate to help it go down. So when I think of Metr-X, peanut butter flavor MRP, or EAS Strawberry, the first thing that comes to mind is not protein count, but flavor.
GNC has good protein count, good price if you fall for...i mean, take their, BOGO (Buy One Get One half price) and use the card. If you call up their customer service line and complain about something, they'll send you a coupon you can use too. If you're going to complain about things you don't care about too much, at least make them valid points so they're getting something for the $3-$5 they're sending you.
Budget and non-Budget picks:
Budget:
Protein- www.proteinfactory.com (possibly GNC if I can stomach it)
Dextrose- same (use Gatorades to supplement the supply, not replace it)
Glutamine- www.netrition.com ($44/kilo) compare GNC ($47, half kilo)
non-Budget
Protein- Isopure Zero Carb, or Met-Rx APM{SP?} @GNC
Dextrose- more Gatorade if not on budget.
ciao,
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General aNnoyance Center's protein is pretty cheap but I've found that unless I'm mixing it up, it has a pretty flat taste and feel to it. What I mean by that has to be experienced. Try something like Isopure's Zero Carb protein, or EAS Vanilla Ice Cream flavor proteins and you'll see that GNC's using some borderline nasty artificial flavoring.
What I mean by borderline nasty is this: if it doesn't taste so yummy that you are not always automatically thinking about its taste, then it's probably nasty and you've just gotten used to tolerating nasty tastes as long as there's a 'hint' of chocolate to help it go down. So when I think of Metr-X, peanut butter flavor MRP, or EAS Strawberry, the first thing that comes to mind is not protein count, but flavor.
GNC has good protein count, good price if you fall for...i mean, take their, BOGO (Buy One Get One half price) and use the card. If you call up their customer service line and complain about something, they'll send you a coupon you can use too. If you're going to complain about things you don't care about too much, at least make them valid points so they're getting something for the $3-$5 they're sending you.
Budget and non-Budget picks:
Budget:
Protein- www.proteinfactory.com (possibly GNC if I can stomach it)
Dextrose- same (use Gatorades to supplement the supply, not replace it)
Glutamine- www.netrition.com ($44/kilo) compare GNC ($47, half kilo)
non-Budget
Protein- Isopure Zero Carb, or Met-Rx APM{SP?} @GNC
Dextrose- more Gatorade if not on budget.
ciao,
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hey super halo man..i have chocolate optimum whey and bought it at gnc,,what is the exp date on the bottom cause mines is 6/03 and wondering if it tastes funny,..also do u take any sugar with the whey,.. i dont andwas wondering if it will effect my fat burning cause i take in 0 carbs after workout...
(F*)(#$*_#$(@(+)$ )(@$*#@##$CARPATHIAN FOREST
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I like Optimum Nutrition "Opti Pro-Meal", my friend prefers Dorian
Yates' ProMR.
Yates' ProMR.
Distortion
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Nlarge 2 man. It has everything
Blood&Iron
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Biotest Surge is pretty good, although a bit pricy. Plus I hate giving TC Luoma and Co my money.
1 serving contains:
50g dextrose
25g hydrolyzed whey
5g BCAAs
3g glutamine
1 serving contains:
50g dextrose
25g hydrolyzed whey
5g BCAAs
3g glutamine
BreezeKeeper
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Reason #2
Hey, great idea!
That'll be the #2 reason for having grape juice in my fridge for when the girlfriend comes over. Reason #1.....not appropriate here. lol
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Hey, great idea!
That'll be the #2 reason for having grape juice in my fridge for when the girlfriend comes over. Reason #1.....not appropriate here. lol
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BreezeKeeper
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Generally Nasty Center (GNC)
GNC has a similar product in their recent line of protein powders. I'm not sure of the carbs, but the other stuff is virtually the same. There's only 14 servings, I think, per bottle and it's BOGO, buy one get one half price. And I've always said it's 20% of on Gold Card days, and 30% off if you're boning one of the girls who works there.
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Blood&Iron said:
GNC has a similar product in their recent line of protein powders. I'm not sure of the carbs, but the other stuff is virtually the same. There's only 14 servings, I think, per bottle and it's BOGO, buy one get one half price. And I've always said it's 20% of on Gold Card days, and 30% off if you're boning one of the girls who works there.
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Blood&Iron
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Re: Generally Nasty Center (GNC)
But it doesn't use hydrolyzed whey, which is Surge's raison d'etre. Also it has 100g carbs and only 14g protein. It's more aimed at endurance athletes and is a knock-off of Endurox.
It's called Distance.BreezeKeeper said:
But it doesn't use hydrolyzed whey, which is Surge's raison d'etre. Also it has 100g carbs and only 14g protein. It's more aimed at endurance athletes and is a knock-off of Endurox.
BreezeKeeper
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Mega Whey
I was right on, brother. What I was referring to is called Mega Whey. I'm still not sure if it has hydrolized protein, but it does have all the other stats--
http://www.gnc.com/productDetails.asp?id=350494
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I was right on, brother. What I was referring to is called Mega Whey. I'm still not sure if it has hydrolized protein, but it does have all the other stats--
http://www.gnc.com/productDetails.asp?id=350494
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Blood&Iron
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Re: Mega Whey
Mega Whey is not hydrolyzed and it has no added carbs. It's simply regular old whey with BCAAs and glutamine added. Very different from Surge.BreezeKeeper said:
BreezeKeeper
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I see
Alright, I have to be more careful. Most of the bros I know are emotional types--but occasionally, I run into the real precise, scientific type and it reminds me to be really clear on what I'm saying.
When I said GNC had a similar product, I was referring to what I considered the essential ingredients: whey, bcaa and glutamine. In that case, it is similar. I figured Dextrose can be added from anywhere....such as pixie sticks even. The fact that it isn't hydrolized doesn't concern me because tomorrow will bring a new discovery that 'hydrolized' is no longer the best, but twice-baked, micronized, sawdust-rubbed, camel-stomped protein will be.
So I hope we're on the same page now. Pour a few pixie sticks into your Mega Whey shake and, hydrolized or not, we're doin ok.
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Alright, I have to be more careful. Most of the bros I know are emotional types--but occasionally, I run into the real precise, scientific type and it reminds me to be really clear on what I'm saying.
When I said GNC had a similar product, I was referring to what I considered the essential ingredients: whey, bcaa and glutamine. In that case, it is similar. I figured Dextrose can be added from anywhere....such as pixie sticks even. The fact that it isn't hydrolized doesn't concern me because tomorrow will bring a new discovery that 'hydrolized' is no longer the best, but twice-baked, micronized, sawdust-rubbed, camel-stomped protein will be.
So I hope we're on the same page now. Pour a few pixie sticks into your Mega Whey shake and, hydrolized or not, we're doin ok.
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johnny iron
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Go to the protein factory and check out the "recovery formula". A much better price formula of Biotests Surge. I'd love to use Surge but the price is ridiculous!!
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