ATTENTION FEMALE BODY BUILDERS AND FITNESS

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  • medennison123
    medennison123 Posts: 191 Member
    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.

    Protein is protein. The body does not care if it come from a shake or food source. The advantage would be convenience. It takes me 2 seconds to throw a scoop of protein in my shaker with water and down it.

    You should be looking into the protein you buy. Some contain fillers and other things that are not healthy for you in excess. Like Muscle Milk contain a good amount of fat. I would stay clear of any whey protein walmart carries. Take a look into your local GNC or Vitamin World. If you do the math the walmart whey will be more expensive than a simple whey protein isolate. The advantage of the isolate is that it is already partially broken down for you. Meaning that it can get to your muscles faster. It is said that after a workout you muscles are most receiving of protein.

    I recommend Optimum Nutrition.


    i would like the answer to this as well
  • medennison123
    medennison123 Posts: 191 Member
    Most important: whey protein. You might try creatine, I use Con-Cret, it doesn't have the side effects like creatine monohydrate.

    Side effects? Like water retention? That is a good thing. Your muscles need water and protein to grow. If you have stomach issues with monohydrate you must not be drinking enough water or you are not buying a high grade german creatine. stay away from the Chinese cheep stuff IMO.
  • szyja
    szyja Posts: 42
    K, here goes:

    I take:
    L-Carnitine,
    CLA
    Magnum Heat
    Pro Lean 8 Protein (tastes super awesome!)
    Iron (I am anemic)
    B12 (Also B12 deficient)
    Vitamin D (Double dose as I have MS)
    Calcium (also double dose, as the only way to absorb D is to take it with Calcium according to my neurologist)
    Vitamin C
    Green Tea Extract
    and a hair and nail vitamin from the pharmacy (can't remember the brand name but it is literally called "hair and nail")

    I often feel like I could just live off the supplements! By the time I finish taking all these pills I can barely eat my breakfast! LOL
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    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 :tongue: It's one of my items that I need to use a lot of self control with, lol.

    haha i agree -- well dont buy it pre-mixed though :) mix your own. :)
  • Angie_1MR
    Angie_1MR Posts: 247
    Most important: whey protein. You might try creatine, I use Con-Cret, it doesn't have the side effects like creatine monohydrate.

    Side effects? Like water retention? That is a good thing. Your muscles need water and protein to grow. If you have stomach issues with monohydrate you must not be drinking enough water or you are not buying a high grade german creatine. stay away from the Chinese cheep stuff IMO.

    Dude, I don't recall asking for an opinion on my stack.
  • EbbySoo
    EbbySoo Posts: 267 Member
    Best whey at the best price I can find, usually Costco, less than 150 cals per serving low carb and high protein count.

    Probiotics
    Ground flax seed
    Fish oil
    B50

    Lots of good food, lots of variety of fresh fruits and veggies and lean proteins with nuts, grains and fats. Oh yeah, and Pop Tarts. ;)
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    I take a multi vitamin, bcaa caps, fish oil, and a probiotic. I might add in Lcarnatine soon.
  • autumnk921
    autumnk921 Posts: 1,374 Member
    bump
  • DianaPowerUp
    DianaPowerUp Posts: 518 Member
    I take:
    Whey protein
    Creatine
    BCAAs
    fish oil
    selenium
    C0Q10
    Vit E
    Vit D
    multi-vit
    reservatrol

    That seems like a lot, but I am 47, so that makes a difference.
  • Annafly3
    Annafly3 Posts: 63
    bumping for info
  • medennison123
    medennison123 Posts: 191 Member
    Most important: whey protein. You might try creatine, I use Con-Cret, it doesn't have the side effects like creatine monohydrate.

    Side effects? Like water retention? That is a good thing. Your muscles need water and protein to grow. If you have stomach issues with monohydrate you must not be drinking enough water or you are not buying a high grade german creatine. stay away from the Chinese cheep stuff IMO.


    Dude, I don't recall asking for an opinion on my stack.

    Your comment is advertising a false conception about creatine monohydrate. Con-cret is wonderful stuff, but it is also some if not the most expensive creatine on the market.

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