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Seeking nutrition advice–anyone tried Poletein?
Hello! First off I know little about nutrition, so any advice you have is welcomed and appreciated. I am training harder with goals of getting much stronger for pole and also I would like to drop some extra weight. I cut back in calories and am working out nearly daily with cardio/strength or pole.
I keep hearing lots about how important protein is for muscle building and after you workout you should have a "recovery drink"(?). Ok, so I am clueless and nutrition stores are overwhelming cause I have no idea what to use. What are your experiences/advice for nutritional supplements and such for pole training? How much is recommended? In what form? (bars, drinks, ??) Also, has anyone used–http://www.acauseforprotein.com/ Both their Transformation and Poletein powders caught my eye, but they are expensive and would have to be shipped.
Any advice on protein supplementation or meal replacement or vitamins, etc. for strength AND weight loss??? I need help so I don't end up with an entire counter covered with giant tubs of things! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
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Always get some kind of protein in you within 45 min after your workout. Your body needs it to help build muscle. Whey protein mixed with water is the easiest. I usually also have a piece of fruit with my shake too. Avoid fats post workout as it will slow protein absorption. I find most bars are too full of junk ingredients and too high in calories.
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I have one protein I have been buying for the last year plus that I really like and it is cheap. You can buy it at Walmart of all places and it is Body Fortress Whey Isolate. Be sure to get the isolate as it has fewer calories and cholesterol. It is abour $22 for a 2lb tub and tastes pretty decent. I like to mix it with orange juice (it tastes like and orange julius). They recently came out with a chocolate version of it but I have not seen it yet.
http://www.bodyfortress.com/SUPER-ADVANCED-WHEY-ISOLATE
I have tried a LOT of proteins. Dymatize makes a pretty decent protein as well as 4everfit (their fruit wheys are pretty tasty) and Optimum Nutrition. I try to stick with the isolates as they flavor better and mix well, plus they pack more protein for the punch.
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Just a couple ideas..(my credentials just in case 🙂 ..i am a nutritionist and my husband is a body builder so protein is a common subject for us)..if your aiming for weight loss and building mucle that can be very difficult because building muscle will increase wgt..im not familiar with those products you mentioned..but most protien shakes are used as a meal replacement containing high protein and high calories which may not be ideal if you want to lose wgt. As a nutrtionist I always recommend quality food over supplementation. Lean protiens such as egg whites, skinless chicken and baked fish can be beneficial for protien without the extra unwanted calories:-) I say.. save your money and enjoy some good tasting food! Hopefully this helps..good luck!
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Agree with sunny.. Ive been in the fitness world a while now, my husband is a blackbelt marine and bodybuilder.. If ur lookin to lose weight do cardio.. Doesn’t mean run if that’s not ur kinda thing, try zumba, turbo kickboxing. Lots of women don’t like the gym but those are amazing classes that burn almost 700 cal. I’ve always and only taken whey protein. Ive seen it at walmart and grocery stores. But i buy mine from gnc or online from bodybuilding.com u can go to that website many people post reviews on products and they tell u what they are for so ur not lost on what ur buying. Mine tastes like chocolate milk that’s how good it is.. People at gnc and online really help I’d say look around and decide what it is u really want ur body to look like and then decide what product is best for u
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FuzzyNavel
I was affiliated with Poletein for a while as a "poletein girl" and was behind the booth at convention. I can tell you from first hand experience that it really is a high quality product; it has no artificial sweetners, the flavors taste great, it it lactose free so it does not give you stomach trouble…like a lot of proteins. I used this product for months and loved its affects. It is not just a catchy name it really is a great protein. If you have any other questions Briana Michel is the founder and her email is ACauseForProtein@gmail.com.
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There is a lot of really good information on teh Oxygen site regarding difefrent types of proteins and supplements. They have found recently that creatine may be better for women than men. On a side note NEVER pay full price at GNC.
http://www.oxygenmag.com/Nutrition/Articles.aspx?category=Supplements
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Thank you guys! (and thanks for the contact info too Pickle!) I am hoping I can slim down AND get stronger at the same time–so I am aiming to balance cardio with pole. When you are training, do you begin your day with a shake too or just use it after your workout?
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I am not a breakfast eater but I will make myself a smoothie on probably 3 days out of 5. I mix fruit, yogiurt, flax seeds and protein and then whatever else I feel like adding. On the nights I teach I do try to get protein in my system after class, whether it be meat or a shake.
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Great! Thank You!
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Great tips. I am more curios about incoroprating creatine… Anyone see any changes in their bodies using creatine? If so, what did you notice?
I’ve been using amino for my muscle recovery (and to help the pain), also I’ve been using a protein shake from BSN after workouts. Sometimes I use it as a MRP.
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@Tara, I tried some of my husbands creatine, I gave it about twenty minutes to work,and I noticed it def gave me a quick explosive kind of strength, so I was able to get in and out of my Superman more easuily and have more strength for getting some combo I was trying. I've only used them a few times but they def add some power to my poling. I haven't taken them enough to make notice any physical changes and I'm still an intermediate poler.
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My college health teacher said that whey protein and creatine is hard on the liver and REAL food is best! I simply eat a good meal afterwards(usuallyhttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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There havhe been studies published lately that have shown that creatine is better for women to use than it is for men.
Published studies show no effect on the kidney and liver from oral creatine use (the last one is from 2008):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10999421
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15795816
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18188581
All sorts of articles regarding the benefits of whey protein can be found on the may clinic site: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/whey-protein/NS_patient-wheyprotein/DSECTION=evidence
I am not trying to be a pain Organic Angel, but I have no idea where your health instructor is getting his/her information.
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lol @chem- I'll post some links later…it also says right on the bottle of whey protein aboout kidney/liver
I am in school for a health degree so medicine+the body are my studies-
don't shoot the messengerhttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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also 2008 is way outdated in science
since then hundreds of medicines have been pulled b/c os safety
yaz, mesh inserts, depuy hip devices etc.
Creatine has been the latest w/bad info linked to it.
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