When I first started my P90X journey, there wasn’t much out there regarding supplements for women, so after some trials and two years of work - here’s what I like and continue to use. I hope it helps others on their journey!My supplements:
In the morning, before my workout, I take a ½ scoop of BSNs N.O. Xplode mixed with water in a large tumbler. I mix it with about 16+ oz of water; which is quite a bit, I know. You can take yours with less water… about 6-8 oz.; depends on your taste. I think it’s important to drink plenty of water when using this product.
- I buy this at bodybuilding.com. They have the best price I’ve found. You can buy this online or at their various store locations (we have one here in Boise on Milwaukee).
- This drink gives you energy and focus for your workout. I would start out slow on this to see how your body reacts to it. I started with a ½ scoop and worked my way to a full scoop. Recently, I backed it down to a ½ scoop again – for no other reason than it just lasts longer and I do just fine with ½, so why not keep it there.
I also started adding a teaspoon of Glutamine powder to this drink. This helps with muscle soreness and aids recovery.
- I buy this at WalMart. It is located in the health food section, with the protein bars and shakes, near the pharmacy area. Don’t confuse this with Glucosamine. That is something entirely different.
It takes me about 20 minutes to drink this. I work out about 10 minutes later.
On resistance days (when I’m lifting), I also like to take about a ½ a scoop of BSNs Volumaize (or some other Waxy Maize product – there are a few brands to choose from) mixed with about 10 – 16 oz. of water and drink this “during” the workout.
After each workout, I drink about 6-8 oz of fat free (or 1%) chocolate milk with another teaspoon of Glutamine powder mixed in as a recovery drink. There are other products out there specifically for recovery, but I’ve found that this is a very effective recovery drink. You can’t get much simpler than good old chocolate milk.
Check back tomorrow for information on my breakfast staples, calorie counting and other vitamins/supplements I take regularly.
Other future topics: My clean-eating journey, recipe hits and misses and other nutritional finds.
On resistance days (when I’m lifting), I also like to take about a ½ a scoop of BSNs Volumaize (or some other Waxy Maize product – there are a few brands to choose from) mixed with about 10 – 16 oz. of water and drink this “during” the workout.
- Again, start slow with this (1/4 scoop) and build up. Also, as with the other drink, test it with the varying amounts of water to your taste.
- This drink gives you more focus and drive during the workout & helps with blood flow to the muscles. I find that I try harder. Instead of just giving up at 5 reps, I want to push myself to get 8 reps (as an example).
- As with anything, there are mixed reviews for this product. I’m just writing about what I like and what has worked for me. Also, I think it’s important to note that it is recommended to go off these products for 6 to 8 weeks at a time. I drink plenty of water and follow the instructions carefully.
After each workout, I drink about 6-8 oz of fat free (or 1%) chocolate milk with another teaspoon of Glutamine powder mixed in as a recovery drink. There are other products out there specifically for recovery, but I’ve found that this is a very effective recovery drink. You can’t get much simpler than good old chocolate milk.
Check back tomorrow for information on my breakfast staples, calorie counting and other vitamins/supplements I take regularly.
Other future topics: My clean-eating journey, recipe hits and misses and other nutritional finds.
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