I like to look at supplementation like a pyramid, with foundational supplements on the bottom that everyone should be taking, the next step being 'goal-specific' supplements (fat-loss, muscle gain, etc.), and the top being those that are 'optional', that may have some beneficial effect, but probably aren't necessary or worth the possible benefit vs. the cost.
One of the first 'nutritional supplements' I recommend to everyone is protein and/or a meal replacement shake. The reason I put 'nutritional supplements' in quotes here is that protein could probably just as easily be ingested in whole food form - however for most people it's many times more convenient and easier to have a shake when we need to be getting in a source of protein 5-6 times per day.
So a protein and/or a meal replacement shake is a great addition to your diet to make sure you’re getting adequate amounts of protein throughout the day. Plus, it’s one of the cheapest sources of protein you can buy! Best brands (of course in my opinion) are:
CytoSport Muscle Milk Light, 1.65 Lbs. - Buy 2 Get 1 FREE!, Chocolate Milk
- Also comes in a regular version; this is actually a great deal - buy two jugs and you get one free
Optimum 100% Classic Whey, 5 Lbs., Vanilla Ice Cream
- Just your basic protein powder - reasonably priced and good quality.
I highly recommend ordering your supps from bodybuilding.com - I order all of my supplements from them myself. They provide very good service and fast shipping - products usually get to you in 2-3 days. If you are going to order more than $100 dollars worth of stuff (which is probably a good idea since you save on shipping this way), use this link to get a discount on your next order:
Take $5.00 Off Your $100 Order! Use coupon code 5off100.
Stay tuned for future product recommendations and reviews! Please post any questions, comments, or feedback to the comments section. And keep working hard!
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