Not generally happen because of consuming whey protein. It probably because of the poor brand of the product
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May be that website ain’t selling much so it has previous stock left which is normally 999.
Really good offer to be honest
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Btw their creatine is 599 which lasts 83 days
Really good for performance.
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Is creatine used as just a temporary boost in performance in gym ?
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Creatine is helpful for water retention. It’s not temporary boost, you would feel the performance increase but it has effects much broader and will stay as long as you consume it daily just like any vitamins.
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Idk whether this is a coincidence but I had a talk with a guy rn in Pokemon showdown who used creatine too much and had a kidney failure. I just suspected him whether he used creatine because of his username
Sorry for the spam , Nofapstar bhai. I will control now.
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Moderation is the key Indeed. I take vitamins alternate days or sometimes even 2 times a week only while fish oil and ashwagandha taken daily or alternatively.
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Depends on the company, if someone takes cheap hululu company protein it may affect their health negatively . Most of the gym trainers try to sell such bs quality product, but a good protein powder will always help to hit the protein goals.
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Many people go insane with various dosages like Loading Phase which recommends 20g of Creatine for one week and all. Now this is pretty critical. Especially the amount of water that is needed in these periods is difficult to achieve. Even normal creatine intake of 3g or 2g per day needs 3-5litre of water consumption. Some bodies which have not been exposed to a very sedentary lifestyle can deal with these dosages really well and can maintain even if the water intake is marginally low on a day or two, other bodies require more water intake and more activity to make sure that Creatine doesn’t end up as a sediment in your body, and ends up harming your kidney too much.
Beginners however do not need Creatine too much. The initial pump and muscle generation by good protein intake and workouts is enough to keep your body growing. Creatine is more required after you hit your first plateau.
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And by the way, kidneys are not just destroyed by creatine intake. They can also get hammered by a regular unchecked overdose of Protein as well. Some people try to have double protein shakes and two bowls of Protein oats. Shooting your protein intake well beyond the required does bear heavily on the kidneys. Again people think that it is just Creatine that requires high water supply. But overall the more load you put on your kidneys the more water is needed. Not all bodies need 100g Protein per day to grow. Therefore all health societies prescribe minimum and maximum limits. If your body is already growing, even if your intake is marginally less than the minimum limit, I guess it is fine.
You must listen to your body and react accordingly. Numbers are never absolute. Not even range of intake. Settle according to your body requirements and remember patience is the key in building a big muscular body which is also long-lasting.
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Yeah I was just trying Muscle Blaze so I thought to begin with 500g. Since I really like it, I guess I will stick to this one.
I take one scoop daily in 200 ml of water, preferably post-workout. On non gym days or rest days, I will just perform a few Bicep curls with a dumbbell at my home or go for a set of maximum military pushups before taking the Protein Shake. I guess that boosts the absorption rate, although this is my own home-made logic so better cross check before believing this.
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If you want @The_Rising_One to hear about what actually physical trainers say, I’d personally say Protein powder is not necessary. But it’s completely up to you. I’m talking from a medical science point because that’s my background.
Mostly protein powder is needed in high performance athletes like professional footballers. Because of how much they push their body- trust me, no one in this forum will be coming close to 40% of how they push themselves no matter what they say.
Recently was able to attend a talk by a highly qualified sports ortho. He’s trained Virat Kohli, MS Dohni, FC Goa etc. He also says he only gives protein powders to the professional footballers. He doesn’t advise it. Natural protein is fine though, he said.
Creatine other thing is once you stop you’ll lose the pump, will probably look bloated even.
Remember, function and explosive speed and power >>> strength and size
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Bro but being a vegeyarian how can one fulfill their daily protein needs?
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tougher being vegetarian. Especially if you can’t eat eggs. Eggs are good. Legumes and beans are also good. Nuts are a good source. Peanut butter is one I use. If you can get a yogurt also it helps- pure yogurt without preservatives one per day is not quite but pretty close to as good as eating one egg a day.
Again, daily protein needs is pretty much met by any staple diet provided you consciously decrease the amount of carbs (rice or roti etc.) and increase the protein (like side dishes, paneer etc.) If you want to gain muscle fast yeah I guess protein powder helps. Sometimes it’s not possible to find other sources that’s why I understand lots of people use protein powder. I just posted so that people using it can be cautious and those who have not yet used can make an informed decision. Specially because a lot of people on protein powder neglect to drink the sufficient amount of water for the same.
The thing is most people in the forum here are new to fitness. They want to get protein powder fast and get those gains in the gym etc. I also used to be like that so I used to focus a lot on bulking. After a while though you realize that mobility and resistance/isometric etc. training is also equally if not more important because you want to stay mobile during later years of life as well. Or well, at least it depends on your goal. Whether it is do be like how body builders are/look/feel in their 30s and 40s or how athletes like Ronaldo and Federer feel. In which case bulking up with protein is not the best way. Developing a healthy active lifestyle is.
If one has a good lifestyle, sleeps well (7+ hours minimum regardless of the crap people say they don’t need sleep etc.) and eats enough of good food that is nutritious whether veg or non veg he will always put up more muscle eventually on long term than someone blasting protein, pre-workout and not sleeping well. Long term his gut, his cardiovascular system as well as neural systems will all thank him.
I have researched fair amount about this, learnt more and besides that I’m studying medicine so I’m fine with anyone reaching out via dm etc. if you have questions.
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Yes that is most important point, if you are completing your protein needs on daily basis, atleast 4 litres of water is recommeded per day.
Not just bulking up though, even when you are on a cut but maintaining daily protein requirement, you will not lose muscle.
I also agree with meeting natural protein needs but its just not possible to have that much clean protein eceryday for a vegetarian who doesn’t eat eggs, which is me 
. So I do use protein powder on and off, though I have shifted to a completely natural one now a days, isolate+concetrate by “the whole truth foods” no emulsifiers, no artificial sweeteners, no enzymes.
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The thing is protein u get from these is much lesser compared to meat. For eg chicken breast give roughly 38 g Protein but for same amount of protein rich veg foods like paneer etc can give u only 10g.
Also majority of protein rich veg foods are rich in carb and fat too.
True. Fyi , I am veg and don’t eat egg too. So that’s why. I always prefer natural sources over protein powder if I have a chance.
Personally I am not planning to take creatin atleast for now.
I am kinda looking as a combination of both. As per inbody measurement , I am high at both muscle and fat. I don’t wanna reduce muscle mass while reducing fat.
From my side , I’m not a pro. But I’ve been doing gym for roughly 2 - 3 years.
I’ve been doing all these witout any protein powder. I was consulted a dietician earlier to give rich veg protein sources and all. I ate either pulses or paneer every day.
I didn’t mind when my body didn’t get muscular. What concerns me is that , I can improve. Like for eg If I do 30 kg bench press , I will be stuck at 30 Kg itself for many months.
Muscle take a lot of time to recover. I tried progressive overload but despite doing it for many months never exceed 50 KG . Just saying as an example
Personally I am not planning to bulk like them. Virat Kohli is an example. He consumes whey protein because he became vegetarian recently.
Ik I am not working out like he does. What I am saying is that even I dont plan to bulk like Arnold Scheznigger ( Dont know spelling lol. But you got it ryt )
I do appreciate that points. I am trying to experiment myself based on what works for me. Personally I am not at all planning to be a bodybuilder or an actor.
idk it feels good when I’m fit.
As a vegetarian , I always think of going more like an athlete like debellator .
But muscles do motivate me lol. Thats why I think too much about protein powder.
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Can you eat curd (yoghurt), pulses (lentils), veg like spinach, kidney beans, other leafy vegetables, peas, beans etc or dairy product like paneer in your meals everyday? Supplement that with sprouts once or twice a day, and if you are not lactose tolerant then do drink milk. Probably focus more on roti than rice, because roti is overall higher on every nutrient than rice. Calculate your bmi, compare it with where you want to be, then accordingly design your diet plan (calorie intake, diet, supplements if you want etc) and workout plan, and stick to it without thinking about if its working, if you are transforming or anything. Simply just keep doing it 5-6 days a week for atleast next 3 months before changing your exercise plan, unless some emergency happens. I would only suggest supplements to you if you are going on a diet, consuming way lesser food than you do currently and at the same time increase the intensity of your workouts. If you are not doing that, then I can assure you you get enough protein, carbs and fats from your regular diet. And do not over-focus on protein. Carbs and fats are as important. Balancing everything is key. A rule of thumb is in grams, carbs should be twice-2.5 times your bodyweight in kgs, protein should be 1-1.5 times and fat should be 0.75 times at max. Rest is on how you decide your plan. There are many free tools available that you can use to plan your body transformation.
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Intense training sessions can last 45 minutes even. It is about the intensity of training more than volume. In fact, exercising beyond certain limits can cause muscle loss. Because your protein intake is unable to make up for the wear and tear caused during the workouts.
Supplementation must be need based. If your diet doesn’t provide you with enough protein, go for supplements. A regular Indian vegetarian diet cannot provide this. Even for a non-vegetarian, like me, not all days comprise of meat and egg stuff. And Protein needs are irrespective of whether you train or not. When you train your muscles the need goes up. Any muscle gain is a sign of increasing strength. The body adapts to the increasing load. That is why there are natural limits for bodies of all kind, beyond which you cannot go even if you keep taking bulk and bulk of protein. Muscle building is an adaptation technique of the body. Something that the body does and uses the nutrients supplied to it. Once you have acquired muscles corresponding to your height and bone density and all, your body will stop growing muscles and your strength will hit its natural limit.
At this stage, certain supplements like Creatine help to break this barrier and launch you into the Intermediate phase. Again even with Creatine you will reach your enhanced limit, and it is still called natural in the bodybuilding discourse.
The third stage is where the anabolic steroid comes into picture and now you are breaking your natural limit and going much beyond what your body can bear.
