New Supplements – PhD Pharma Gain
In a bid to get more protein and calories into my diet, about a week ago I ordered a bucket load of PhD Pharma Gain from MonsterSupplements. It won the award for their best mass gainer of 09 so I thought it would be pretty good. Having used their Synergy product before which is pretty damn good I thought I’d give this a try.
This was however before my revelation that I no longer need to just raise my calorie intake and work out a lot. I was a bit worried that this would be working against me however on closer inspection 2-scoops is a measly 240 calories (compared to some 1000 calorie monsters out there). It also has a 50:50 protein:carbs split which is not so bad. I believe if I have one an hour or so before a workout the carbs should help there, plus it will help keep my protein levels up all day (which is vital apparently) and then have another immediately post workout.
In the future I think opting for the synergy is probably a better idea which has 2:1 protein:carbs and includes creatine. Will have to get some opinions on them.
My one complaint about the product is that it really doesn’t taste all that much like chocolate (not with water anyway) and no matter how much you mix it, and how much water you mix it with, it always seems to be the consistency of tar, leaving a lot of residue in the shaker which seems like a waste. Also makes it ridiculously difficult to drink.
Anyway, I’ve got it now so I’ll have to drink it.
*UPDATE*
Just mixed my pre-workout drink with about 450ml of water (it advises 350ml) and it mixes fine and isn’t too thick. Probably slightly thin if anything so I’d say I’m being an idiot and the 350ml is good. Still doesn’t taste great though.
I savoured the read wonderful blog!!!…I thought i would pass on a laugh on my opening post I look forward to participating in conversation and opening one of my own..Okay sufficient blabbering here is a Joke to light up everyones day..: A priest, a minister and a rabbi are hashing out the start of life. The priest says it starts at conception. The pastor states it leads off at birth. “And you?” they ask the rabbi. “When do you believe living begins?” He gives a shrug. “When the children move out and the dog is deceased.”