get some bulkpowders, they're made in Essex.y
GRRRRrr and dont you just hate how much more US supplements cost over here? e.g. ON Whey is known for value for money in the US, over here..... £43 for 5lb please!
Supplements the debate/discussion thread
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Anyone noticed vastly improved delivery from myprotein lately aswell as the fact that DPD have become completely awesome?
The only issue I've ever had with MP is that after ordering it often would be sent out 3-4 days later and often by a slow service that could take a couple days.
Ordered about 1pm yesterday, e-mail saying it was delivered a few hours later, so thats all improved and faster turnaround, not sure if thats for all orders or not though.
But on top of that, DPD, when did they get awesome, I got an e-mail this morning with an estimated delivery time between 8.52-9.52am, turned up at 9.10, but the e-mail also has links to pages that let you change delivery day if you can't be in.
I wish all deliveries were done that way, hate waiting around for a delivery that is 9am-5.30pm and is completely random.
The only issue I've ever had with MP is that after ordering it often would be sent out 3-4 days later and often by a slow service that could take a couple days.
Ordered about 1pm yesterday, e-mail saying it was delivered a few hours later, so thats all improved and faster turnaround, not sure if thats for all orders or not though.
But on top of that, DPD, when did they get awesome, I got an e-mail this morning with an estimated delivery time between 8.52-9.52am, turned up at 9.10, but the e-mail also has links to pages that let you change delivery day if you can't be in.
I wish all deliveries were done that way, hate waiting around for a delivery that is 9am-5.30pm and is completely random.
Man of Honour
Ive definitely noticed the change with MP used to be waiting 2days minimum before it was dispatched but my last few orders have been next working day.
Yeah, I remember MP being pants for delivery but more recently have been ace.
The estimate delivery time is very useful and they've always delivered within the guestiamted period. One (in Lincoln) came bang on middle of the hour around 9:30 am, back home in London it came at 5:45pm, dead late must have been last on the van, but was within the guestimate again.
Generally have found if you place morning/early afternoon it's normally dispatched the following day.
Not always been able to track immediatley via the DPD website but come the following morning the info is all there.
MP90145 for 5% off first order
The estimate delivery time is very useful and they've always delivered within the guestiamted period. One (in Lincoln) came bang on middle of the hour around 9:30 am, back home in London it came at 5:45pm, dead late must have been last on the van, but was within the guestimate again.
Generally have found if you place morning/early afternoon it's normally dispatched the following day.
Not always been able to track immediatley via the DPD website but come the following morning the info is all there.
MP90145 for 5% off first order
Sadly not yet 
I only have it in my sig on the myprotein forums, and everytime i've placed an order I either dont get given any referral cards, or accidently throw the ones I do get away!
The gym I goto now has its own supplements brand so I dont think it would go down well, and its not really busy enough.
How do you get your referals?
Edit- I just looked and actually have 3 LOL! YAY! 509points all together now! Half of them are from my own though.
Some people on there can get hundreds a month so they say. Could I get away with putting it in my sig here?
I only have it in my sig on the myprotein forums, and everytime i've placed an order I either dont get given any referral cards, or accidently throw the ones I do get away! The gym I goto now has its own supplements brand so I dont think it would go down well, and its not really busy enough.
How do you get your referals?
Edit- I just looked and actually have 3 LOL! YAY! 509points all together now! Half of them are from my own though.
Some people on there can get hundreds a month so they say. Could I get away with putting it in my sig here?
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It's in my sig over on ESN and also UKM I think.
Though my first referal i think would have been from a forum post. Probaly like the one I made today, lol
Have been plugging it a bit recently as I began buying from MP more. Always get a shed load of referal cards but throw them away normally! Will probaly keep the next bunch and dump them around the uni gym. They have a small selection of supps so can't advertise for elsewhere either.
There's a chap on the MP forums who has like thousands of referalls it's insane! All those free goodies!
Though my first referal i think would have been from a forum post. Probaly like the one I made today, lol
Have been plugging it a bit recently as I began buying from MP more. Always get a shed load of referal cards but throw them away normally! Will probaly keep the next bunch and dump them around the uni gym. They have a small selection of supps so can't advertise for elsewhere either.
There's a chap on the MP forums who has like thousands of referalls it's insane! All those free goodies!
Soldato
Took some advice ages ago to get me some Dextrose or Maltodextrin to shove in my post workout shakes as its simple carbs and helps restore glycogen in the muscle quicker...have i got that right lol
Well i bought some Dextrose yesterday and it arrived today...tried it a god its sweet! Is really taking what is basically sugar with like 80g of sugar based carbs really going to do me any good?
I need to start getting my code thingy out there if you can get free goodies
Anyone want to use mine lol
Well i bought some Dextrose yesterday and it arrived today...tried it a god its sweet! Is really taking what is basically sugar with like 80g of sugar based carbs really going to do me any good?
I need to start getting my code thingy out there if you can get free goodies
Anyone want to use mine lol
Hey guys, just got some "impact" whey powder from myprotein and I was wondering how often I should be taking it?
Been working out for roughly 2 months now, going 4-5 times a week for an hour. Trying to bulk up a little as I'm only 10st (5"10), and although I'm trying to eat as much protein in my regular diet as possible I feel I need an extra boost because I am not what you might call a natural gainer... even though I am lifting more my body doesn't look much different, and I haven't put on any weight.
So far I've only taken it right after workouts, but it says "2-3 per day" on the pack so I could go more. Each serving contains 25g protein and I estimate I get around 80-100g a day from my regular diet. I don't think I can eat more than that as I'm eating a tonne of fish/eggs/chicken as it is and any more and I would throw up.
What do u suggest?
Been working out for roughly 2 months now, going 4-5 times a week for an hour. Trying to bulk up a little as I'm only 10st (5"10), and although I'm trying to eat as much protein in my regular diet as possible I feel I need an extra boost because I am not what you might call a natural gainer... even though I am lifting more my body doesn't look much different, and I haven't put on any weight.
So far I've only taken it right after workouts, but it says "2-3 per day" on the pack so I could go more. Each serving contains 25g protein and I estimate I get around 80-100g a day from my regular diet. I don't think I can eat more than that as I'm eating a tonne of fish/eggs/chicken as it is and any more and I would throw up.
What do u suggest?
Post up your diet, including meal times and I'll give it the once over if you like?
You can turn a shake into a small meal by adding some carbs & fats such as oats and olive oil.
Shakes won't give you any extra gains over the calorific equivalent of real food.
I know it's often said but you'll be suprised how much the body is capable of eating. You can't just jump in at the deep end and need to gradually increase the amounts and your stomach will begin to adapt.
Ideally whey is best consumed post work out or first thing in the morning as it's fast absorbing. Depending on what you have for breakfast and what your last meal is before bed this can vary.
Anyway post your diet up
You can turn a shake into a small meal by adding some carbs & fats such as oats and olive oil.
Shakes won't give you any extra gains over the calorific equivalent of real food.
I know it's often said but you'll be suprised how much the body is capable of eating. You can't just jump in at the deep end and need to gradually increase the amounts and your stomach will begin to adapt.
Ideally whey is best consumed post work out or first thing in the morning as it's fast absorbing. Depending on what you have for breakfast and what your last meal is before bed this can vary.
Anyway post your diet up
Ok...
For breakfast I have a big bowl of cereal, usually shreddies or cheerios plus oj
After breakfast I workout
Have a shake right after finishing
Get home and have a light lunch. Usually feel more thirsty than hungry right after working out, so this is normally can of tuna, chicken sandwich, pasta, or beans on toast.
I'll normally have a glass of milk and snack on some nuts and/or a yoghurt before dinner.
For dinner I'll have whatever is being cooked for me (live with the parents), so this varies but is always a decent sized meal with a good protein content.
I'll have another snack in the evening. Oat bars or something and maybe more milk.
An hour or so before bed I'll scramble up a couple eggs and have a scrambled egg sandwich or omelette
That's about it... basically 3 meals plus breakfast plus snacks and fruit. Not a huge diet by any means but it's hard to commit more time to food with other commitments etc
For breakfast I have a big bowl of cereal, usually shreddies or cheerios plus oj
After breakfast I workout
Have a shake right after finishing
Get home and have a light lunch. Usually feel more thirsty than hungry right after working out, so this is normally can of tuna, chicken sandwich, pasta, or beans on toast.
I'll normally have a glass of milk and snack on some nuts and/or a yoghurt before dinner.
For dinner I'll have whatever is being cooked for me (live with the parents), so this varies but is always a decent sized meal with a good protein content.
I'll have another snack in the evening. Oat bars or something and maybe more milk.
An hour or so before bed I'll scramble up a couple eggs and have a scrambled egg sandwich or omelette
That's about it... basically 3 meals plus breakfast plus snacks and fruit. Not a huge diet by any means but it's hard to commit more time to food with other commitments etc
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Assuming your using semi skimmed milk? and wholemeal bread?
Try something like this:
Breakfast:
3-4 eggs scrambled, milk, olive oil, salt, pepper, butter on 2 slices of wholemeal. Or just on their own and then have your cereal as well.
Shake PWO is fine, some oats in your shake wouldn't go a miss.
Your lunch ideally should be a good meal and not a 'light lunch' as this is probaly one of your most important meals (apart from breakfast) so make sure it's a generous portion.
Snacking on nuts is fine. As is milk.
Expand on the dinner meal for me. Pasta? Chicken? Turkey? Salmon? Mackerel? Vegetables?
Eggs again in the evening should be fine.
Looks like your seriously lacking any fruit or vegetables. Fruit is a great snack and good for you so get some apples, satsumas, banana's etc.
My evening meal is always 500grams mixed veg plus either a lean meat or fish. I'll add cous cous if I want to up my carb intake for that day.
Try something like this:
Breakfast:
3-4 eggs scrambled, milk, olive oil, salt, pepper, butter on 2 slices of wholemeal. Or just on their own and then have your cereal as well.
Shake PWO is fine, some oats in your shake wouldn't go a miss.
Your lunch ideally should be a good meal and not a 'light lunch' as this is probaly one of your most important meals (apart from breakfast) so make sure it's a generous portion.
Snacking on nuts is fine. As is milk.
Expand on the dinner meal for me. Pasta? Chicken? Turkey? Salmon? Mackerel? Vegetables?
Eggs again in the evening should be fine.
Looks like your seriously lacking any fruit or vegetables. Fruit is a great snack and good for you so get some apples, satsumas, banana's etc.
My evening meal is always 500grams mixed veg plus either a lean meat or fish. I'll add cous cous if I want to up my carb intake for that day.
Yup, and I'm quite partial to soya bread atm.
Yeah all that stuff. Just a typical meat + veg meal.
Forgot fruit. I eat 2 pieces a day + veg + any tomatos/lettuce etc than I can toss into a sandwich.
Thanks for the tips, I'll try and force down a bigger lunch and expand on my breakfast, altho may I ask why eggs are good here? I just always assumed that protein should be eatn post-workout.
Man of Honour
protein is good throughout the day to give your muscles a constant supply of aminos but its extra important at breakfast because youve havent eaten for a good 8 or 9 hours
Man of Honour