Musings...

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As most of you probably know, I have been in the supplement industry for over a decade.

I have been the Customer Service Manager during "the ephedra years" handling in the neighborhood of 1400 calls per day in a 24/7 call centre environment.

I was also pulling double duty as the person in charge of safety assurance and then on to an office management role and wore many other hats along the way.

I actually named the worlds best selling protein (well, it was for 6 years or so), I got a "sweet" $100 bonus for that, (funny, it's sold million and millions of units since then!).

That's ONE HUNDRED BUCKS YO! Haha!

(quotes used to enhance my sarcasm)

I also, 9 years before it's arrival, handed the formula for an exceptionally hardcore and currently very newsworthy product over to a young manager John Dalimonte many moons ago ...


With that said, it's often asked of me what products I actually recommend.

Furthermore, I am harassed as to why I rarely ever recommend products at all?

I do actually, contrary to popular belief, recommend a few products.

A quality protein powder, fish oil, multi-vitamin, creatine and digestive enzymes when needed.


But the reason I am loath to recommend any product in particular is that... well...

Most products on the market are exactly the same.

They take a "crop dusting" of a bunch of little known ingredients and then tie the claims to one key component. There is nary an unusually exceptional ingredient among any product on the market.

Not too much now!

*save for a couple*

So I would always say, grab the cheapest one and the one that tastes the best to you.


As I have left and started blogging about fitness, I am getting a boat load of samples sent to me to try.

In the case of the very first "A week in the ripped freak zone" blog entry -

A product I endorse 1000% for energy, focus, clarity and it's hunger blunting properties.

If you head down to GNC and grab a bottle, I will guarantee personally, you will not be disappointed!

( I also guarantee that I had huge buckets of sweat and had some crazy chomping of gum as I sprinted on the treadmill at 12mph)


Last week, I received a trial container of ALLMAX - ALL WHEY Butterscotch Maple Fudge Flavor to try.

Now before I get to the absolute amazing taste of this product, let's discuss protein in general

First and foremost.... We all need protein. All of us.

You. Your mother, your grandmother, your kids.

Everyone.

No protein, you die.

No Fat, you die

No carbs, um... nothing happens, but that is a story for another day.

Here is what Hippocrates, the world's first Nutritionist, Physician, & Surgeon who lived 400 years before Jesus Christ was born and considered “The Father of Medicine” had to say about protein:

THE WORD PROTEIN MEANS MOST IMPORTANT!
Note: Hippocrates named Protein as the most essential food we should
consume, as the greater percentage of our bodies are comprised of it.

The actual amount of protein required is a highly controversial and often misunderstood topic.

There actually has been exactly ZERO studies on a "Protein Ceiling" that is, how much maximal amount of protein you can digest at one meal, or an overall total for the day. A normal person can "turn over" about 300 grams per day, but that is not recommended, nor encouraged, lest you want to "stink the joint up"

There have been studies on protein pulse feeding, that is, they fed overweight ladies all their protein in one shot, looked at their nitrogen balance and discovered that for overweight and sedentary woman, gorging on protein once per day, may be beneficial.

Agreed, it is a crappy study.

Point being - it's a highly debatable subject

Some pundits lately actually have been recommending lower protein amounts. Brad Pilon, author of the great book (albeit highly suspect title ;0) ) Eat Stop Eat - actually is writing a book on just how little we actually truly need.

For me, I stick with the usual 1grm per pound of body weight.

Any reason why?

Well, it's a nice round number.

You can remember it.

And most importantly...

It will likely keep your other macronutrients in place.

I mean, if you are a 100 pound girl and have eaten 100 grams of protein from high quality lean sources, you are highly unlikely to overeat on carbs and fats - as the satiating effects of protein will actually deter your from eating hardly anything else.

That said, you can only eat so many chicken breasts!

But I do notice, when people complain about recovery, or when they fail to thrive in the gym, I ask about their diet first.

The answer is universal.

"I may of went off diet, but I'm sure I got enough protein. "

In which I respond:

"Well then, why are you not breaking records and having poor recovery?"

What have you changed in your diet?

The correlation/causation is up for grabs, but you show me someone who is eating the required protein for recovery and for overall health, and I will show you someone who is thriving, leaner, more muscular and stronger than the average Joe/Jane.

Nobody overeats on protein. Well almost nobody. So, ensuring you get your required amount is paramount to your success.

People who cheat on their diets tend to lean towards carbs+fats together.

I mean, I can't blame you. Who doesn't like bread and butter?

I can "Lab Coat" this all up for you, and bring out study after study after study. If you are interested in that, go read Lyle McDonald's protein book, or his series on protein here.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/what-are-good-sources-of-protein-introduction.html




In my experiences as a figure coach and in helping those for bodybuilding contest preparation, the biggest concern was always finding alternatives to chicken/fish repeat.

Hence the infamous "fish and rice cakes"

FISH AND RICE CAKES!


This is where a high quality protein supplement comes in to place. Now, some protein and supplement companies are only interested in the claims they can put on their bottles. Hence the addition of creatine to fucking everything.

Not that creatine doesn't work - it does. Very well in fact.

But I will take my creatine, when I want to.

Not when it's added for the sake of a label claim.

With all the above said, I have to say that with regards to - ALLMAX ALLWHEY



A: I have never tasted a better protein shake in my life than the Butterscotch Maple Fudge ALLWHEY, from ALLMAX.

EVER!

Absolutely outstanding, mouth-watering and head-shakingly good.

With 25 grams of the highest quality protein from only the purest and cleanest sources on the planet, this is truly a top-notch protein and I recommend it without hesitation or reservation.

B: Furthermore, the additional compounds put in this product are actually there to further benefit and enhance absorption.

Honestly, adding an omega EFA compound will not only help digest your protein it can actually improve your health and it's a bold step.

It drives up the cost of the manufacturing and this is why it's not an everyday occurrence with other companies.

C: The outstanding addition of Lactase, Bromelain and Protease is simply showing off.

This is akin to ALLMAX juggling chainsaws while eating an apple. It's amazing, innovative and off the beaten path.

what's next?

This is not put in for "sizzle" - It actually works, will help with digestion and may help with GI distress and it's VERY surprising most other companies don't do it!


When it comes to protein, "ALLMAX" seems to be the "All-Knowing"

So there we have it. My 100% recommendation.

Good High Quality Protein - Check
Cleanest and Purest Protein Sources - Check
Additives to help absorb the protein- Check
Full Spectrum Amino Acid Profile- Check
Astonishingly Great Taste - Check
Good for lactose sensitive individuals - Check



Now here is a secret recipe.

I have used this recipe with figure contestants right up to the day of their show.

"SRX PROPUD"

Ingredients:

3/4 cup of fat free yogurt
1 scoop of Butterscotch Maple Fudge AllWhey, from ALLMAX
1 tsp of fat free/sugar jello pudding chocolate mix.
8 Walnut halves/pecan or Almonds

Put in one bowl, stir, and until fluffy...

Put in the freezer for 10 minutes...


Result:

OH BILLY!

Chocolate ButterScotch Maple Fudge and Pecan Ice Cream.

Well kinda... only difference is that it is low calories, no added sugar, high protein and wonderfully delicious and healthy for you.

What? Me diet?

Workout for the Day

6 - 400 meter runs on the treadmill - at 10pmh

Then
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1

135 pound Power Cleans
Box Jumps
( HeyZeus this was hard)

Then
Pull downs 10-10-8-5-5-5
One arm rows -8-8-5-5
Seated Row - 12-12-12-12