ATTENTION FEMALE BODY BUILDERS AND FITNESS

jennifer52484

What types of supplements are you taking? I currently take a Woman's One-A-Day Multi vitamin and vitamin D3 supplement. What other supplements would you suggest I start taking?

jennifer52484

Anyone?

YMark

Fish caps, maybe calcium depending on age.

Angie_1MR

Most important: whey protein. You might try creatine, I use Con-Cret, it doesn't have the side effects like creatine monohydrate.

Carolyn_79

Most important: whey protein. You might try creatine, I use Con-Cret, it doesn't have the side effects like creatine monohydrate.

What do you do if protein shakes make you sick? I've tried many different kinds/brands with no success. Is whey protein necessary if I'm hitting appropriate amounts of proteins through foods? I eat a lot of chicken, fish, egg whites. I usually eat 1.5 servings of greek yogurt after lifting because it's 27g of protein.

cutie2b

Most important: whey protein. You might try creatine, I use Con-Cret, it doesn't have the side effects like creatine monohydrate.

I your profile pic!

morganadk2_deleted

Most important: whey protein. You might try creatine, I use Con-Cret, it doesn't have the side effects like creatine monohydrate.

What do you do if protein shakes make you sick? I've tried many different kinds/brands with no success. Is whey protein necessary if I'm hitting appropriate amounts of proteins through foods? I eat a lot of chicken, fish, egg whites. I usually eat 1.5 servings of greek yogurt after lifting because it's 27g of protein.

i would like the answer to this as well

cutie2b

bump - I am interested in finding out too

gemiwing

What do you do if protein shakes make you sick? I've tried many different kinds/brands with no success. Is whey protein necessary if I'm hitting appropriate amounts of proteins through foods? I eat a lot of chicken, fish, egg whites. I usually eat 1.5 servings of greek yogurt after lifting because it's 27g of protein.

Have you tried soy protein?

Angie_1MR

Whey is a source of protein for CONVENIENCE. If you can't stomach whey, buy some BCAAs, you can get it in a powder or tablets. They are very important for recovery. Just make sure you fuel with protein at least 30 minutes before, and 30 minutes after your workout.

Thanks for the compliment on my profile pic!

salfrey67

Whey protein, mega mens sport vitamins.

Abells

If you are hitting your protein without shakes then don't drink em.

Is it no matter what you mix it with? If not, try blending them with fruits and ice and splash of OJ -- you can't even taste it.

If it's no matter what and you are getting your protein from food - drink a glass of chocolate milk after you work out

lizard053

I take a multi, D3, B12, and magnesium. So I have the energy to do my lifting! Looking into CLA and creatine.

There are loads of different types of protein out there besides whey. Soy, pea, rice, hemp, etc. Just keep hunting for one that works for you, if you want to go this direction. (They are super portable so easy to grab immediately following a workout!)

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

right now daily I take:

1st Step Pro-Wellness Whey Protein
1st Step Pro-Wellness Active Women's Multi Vitamin/Multi Mineral (liquid form)
1st Step Pro-Wellness Liquid Vitamin B12 Complex

and on occassion, if I feel I need more energy, I add:

1st Step Pro-Wellness Liquid Vitamin B12 Complex Energy shot

Carolyn_79

What do you do if protein shakes make you sick? I've tried many different kinds/brands with no success. Is whey protein necessary if I'm hitting appropriate amounts of proteins through foods? I eat a lot of chicken, fish, egg whites. I usually eat 1.5 servings of greek yogurt after lifting because it's 27g of protein.

Have you tried soy protein?

I can't remember if I've ever tried soy so I'll try it and see how it goes. If I can't stomach it then my husband can have it

sunnykt

Vitamins and supplements are a balance.
Maybe it would be best to go see a doctor and see what you are deficient in?
You don't want a surplus, anymore then you want a deficient.
Everything I take apart from protein whey isolates, I take specifically for my body, after seeing doctors, or addressing issues I think my body might be deficient in and/or need.

jennifer52484

I was asking because my diet is very low fat fairly lo carb and very high protein. I'm training for a show. For former competitors, what did you take to balance out your diet. My hair is falling out slowly. I read somewhere about biotin, but i just wanted to see what other people who have competed take or took while training.

alyssa92982

I drink whey protein or eat protein bars and take a simple multi-vitamin. That has seemed to work for me

SergeantSunshine_reused

I drink protein shakes

And take:
Opti Women Multi vitamin
Fish Oil - 2-3g of EPA + DHA per day
EC stack

taralouise74

I drink a cup of pu-erh tea with my shakes and i no longer get the stomach cramps with them

cyncetastic

I take:

Myofusion protein powder
Jack3d before workouts
Fish oil
Multi-vitamin
Calcium supps

karinefitness

I'm a shopaholic, so when I started lifting, I was more than happy to buy/try any supplements that came my way. Right now I take:

-Multivitamin (when I think about it);
-Iron supplement (I an not anemic, but I'm too close so this was recommended by the pharmacist);
-Calcium + vitamin D supplement;
-Glutamine + BCAA on the days I workout (I use Beverly International Glutamine + BCAA powder);
-L-Carnitine (Dymatize liquid);
-CLA (PVL essentials soft gels).
I also take omega 3 (liquid or soft gel) but I haven't been taking them regularly, I keep forgetting about them.

And of course Whey protein (I use it for shakes, pancakes, protein bars, etc!).


I am looking to try creatine but not 100% sure yet.

canroadrunner

If your hair is falling out, there is something wrong with your diet that supplements probably won't fix. Are you eating enough calories?

sailorsiren13

i do a lactose free no whey shake that i mix using vanilla almond milk. It's yummy and no weird side effects small thing is about 9.99 at wal-mart. and then i'm using scivation for recovery and that is yummy as well got that from bodybuilding.com hope that helps.

amysj303

bumping for the info

StartingAnewDay

Fish Oil
Women's Active Multivitamin
AMP Extreme Protien

considering adding CLA and/or something for energy. I had hair falling out issue, it was 2 things, first not eating enough, then eating a LOT of protien PLUS using products that had protien(keratin) in them. You can have too much protien where hair is concerned and it will become brittle and break off. Talk with doc about hair and assess your protien levels.

Carolyn_79

If you are hitting your protein without shakes then don't drink em.

Is it no matter what you mix it with? If not, try blending them with fruits and ice and splash of OJ -- you can't even taste it.

If it's no matter what and you are getting your protein from food - drink a glass of chocolate milk after you work out

Yup, chocolate milk is another recovery drink I've used except it seems to disappear out of the carton rather quickly It's one of my items that I need to use a lot of self control with, lol.

tangal88

Protein Powder, ether ON 100% Gold Whey or BSN Dessert Lean or BSN Syntha -Six - depending on calorie range needed at time

Suppliments
GNC Womens Multi - Energy Metabolism (2 per day)
Vita Cost Liquid Fish Oil Orange Flavor _ 1 tablespoon (4800 mg) - based on my personal need
Vitacost MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) -- 1,500 mg, 2 a day (based on my personal needs) - EXCELLENT for hair skin, nails and joints. One study showed improvement in hair growth, less shedding, more thickness after 8 weeks of use. I noticed my hair growth speed doubled, (I have grey roots, so very evident) and shedding cut in half. Skin seems plumper. I have also had less issues with joints related to injuries in past.
COQ-10 (take for skin)


I also take ON Creatin, Jack 3D, and Scivation Extend as an inter workout drink as needed (I often workout fasted)

CLA , L-Carnitine, Glutamine, never did anything for me personally.

jennifer52484

Fish Oil
Women's Active Multivitamin
AMP Extreme Protien

considering adding CLA and/or something for energy. I had hair falling out issue, it was 2 things, first not eating enough, then eating a LOT of protien PLUS using products that had protien(keratin) in them. You can have too much protien where hair is concerned and it will become brittle and break off. Talk with doc about hair and assess your protien levels.

This is great. thank you. Did your hair finally stop falling out?

chrisdavey

I'm male but...

multi V
fish oil
cissus quad (bad knees)
casein if low on protein
Pre workout stuff sometimes
BCAA's if I train fasted for anti catabolism insurance.

Angie_1MR

I like the "anti catabolism insurance"