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Greg Hook

OK thanks. Is there a need for that stuff longer term or with a proper diet is that not needed?

smabu

I'm not really qualified to give a comprehensive answer for that I'm afraid. Never really used it but some of my friends wear by protein powder/creatine etc.

Wardy257

A proper diet is all you need, too many people waste money on supplements. You would be better using your cash to hire a Personal Trainer then pay for supplements in terms if getting results.

Charlts

Totally agree with Wardy, proper form and nutrition will do much more than any supplement can. There's at least a couple of diet plans on here, I'm sure mine is in my strongman thread. Obviously alter anything like that to suit you and your goals.

Boozehound

I agree with that to an extent but I personally found protein and creatine helped me massively when I really went ham with weight training a few years ago. The creatine was great for getting an extra rep or two out but wasn't essential but without the protein, I'd have turned into a can of tuna!

Charlts

I'm never sure, I always seem strongest without anything. Must be at least 6 weeks since I had any creatine but my food intake is through the roof at the moment I'm averaging 3 chicken breasts a day along with everything else. As a result I'm bigger and stronger than I've ever been and actually contemplating dropping a bit of timber so I can move easier!

silent ninja

The only supplements i take are Omega 3 and Vitamin D. The latter, especially, because we live in Britain and we're all lacking vitamin D (no sunlight!), even more if you're non-white!

Boozehound

Yeah, don't get me.wrong, I'd MUCH rather eat real food for protein (and creatine... steak!) but time and to a lesser extent money can really be saved with shakes. At the weekend I don't bother with either as I have time to experiment in the kitchen, which I really enjoy.

Charlts

It does help being married to a woman who loves to feed me!

reiteration

yeah, this week for my tea I've had veal, rump steaks, and chicken fillets...