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JudgeShred
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If you had to choose between using Gear or a standard shake which would it be? I can only afford one so thoughts are appreciated. Also, is there a approximation of how many gear caps would equal a 20G shake?
leanbulk24
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definitely shake over gear...
gear is meant to supplement food, shakes...
you shouldnt use gear unless you are getting enough protein per day from food/shakes...THEN you add the gear
first you get the FOOD
then you get the SHAKES
and then you get the GEAR
(office space reference anyone? no? lol)
DravenCherry
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Definetly the shakes. But if you could get both that would rule. I usually take tons of gear during and before my workout. and some throught the day.
speaking of shakes...
speaking of shakes... I recently purchased NTBM's strawberry cream protein powder. Awsome. 80 servings for a great price + free shipping:40: Years of O.N.'s chocolate protein burned me out. Gear is on the way...Been makin' some great gains lately for a tall skinny dude! Thanks Needto!
speaking of shakes... I recently purchased NTBM's strawberry cream protein powder. Awsome. 80 servings for a great price + free shipping:40: Years of O.N.'s chocolate protein burned me out. Gear is on the way...Been makin' some great gains lately for a tall skinny dude! Thanks Needto!
leanbulk24
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try the cake batter...and i hear you on the "years of ON burning you out"...im struggling to finish what i have left over bc the cake batter is too good
If you need more total protein, you're going to need to get it from a shake, but if your protein is high from food, then I'd go with GEAR, because it will fill in the gaps that food cannot.
Greatly said, I only use 20g in the am after cardio and around workouts. My meals are enough of a source. I don't beleive in replacing meals with shakes. Or prebed for that matter. Take the advice above and make your decision accordinly. Myself, I will NEVER go without GEAR in my life. If I had to pick between the two in any case I'd honestly opt for the shake though.
Squataholic
aka Blondie_Bombshell
Whole food before either
imported_Skyling35
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Yep!!!! I only consume 1 shake a day. All my other protein comes from food.
Squataholic
aka Blondie_Bombshell
Protein only pwo, is best. IMO.
JudgeShred
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I like to consume a shake as soon as I wake up because I'm too lazy to cook right when I wake.
leanbulk24
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i am trying soooo hard to get more food and cut out shakes...im at 4 shakes a day now and want to get down to two
it's so hard bc i cant really eat when i want to at work and a shake or bar is the only option
it's so hard bc i cant really eat when i want to at work and a shake or bar is the only option
JudgeShred
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I like shakes because I am hungry all of the time and they fill me up for a little bit. I like gear but I just can't afford both.
Yes and if you are going to use whey. HYDRO whey pwo, anyother whey I would NOT do....
leanbulk24
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does needto sell hydrowhey?
LiftForLife
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I think GEAR is better than shakes as long as you are getting sufficient protein from food. It would definitely be superior PWO, because your muscles need to dig out what the time sensitive anabolic stuff (BCAAs + aminos) from the
whole-protein containing shake, versus obtaining the "unadulterated" goodies in the form of GEAR.
Additionally, GEAR would be a great addition to an insufficient protein supplement. For example, I chug down a vial of IDS's liquid protein when I wake up during my sleep or right upon rising. This is primarily collagen protein, which is missing some of the EAAs. So taking a couple caps of GEAR along with it would make it a complete protein source.
Hell, I need to place an order of GEAR right now
whole-protein containing shake, versus obtaining the "unadulterated" goodies in the form of GEAR.
Additionally, GEAR would be a great addition to an insufficient protein supplement. For example, I chug down a vial of IDS's liquid protein when I wake up during my sleep or right upon rising. This is primarily collagen protein, which is missing some of the EAAs. So taking a couple caps of GEAR along with it would make it a complete protein source.
Hell, I need to place an order of GEAR right now
I think GEAR is better than shakes as long as you are getting sufficient protein from food. It would definitely be superior PWO, because your muscles need to dig out what the time sensitive anabolic stuff (BCAAs + aminos) from the
whole-protein containing shake, versus obtaining the "unadulterated" goodies in the form of GEAR.
Additionally, GEAR would be a great addition to an insufficient protein supplement. For example, I chug down a vial of IDS's liquid protein when I wake up during my sleep or right upon rising. This is primarily collagen protein, which is missing some of the EAAs. So taking a couple caps of GEAR along with it would make it a complete protein source.
Hell, I need to place an order of GEAR right now
Good insight! And it is a main stay in my daily supps!
