Supplements... what to use?

There is way too much push for supplements these days promising results such as '10 lbs lean mass gain in 8 weeks' or 'get shredded fast' blah blah; you know all the hype.... I've been doing this for just about 8 years now and have tried most supplements, especially fat burners lol. There are a select few that I have tested and do work for me BUT, they are not going to make the difference between getting shredded and not getting shredded... they are just an aid to maybe shed a few weeks off the end result over 3 to 4 months. So in the big scheme of things... they are way way overrated! Ill show you how to save your coin...


I believe there are a few categories that describe most people:

1. Self confessed supplement whore.
1. These people (I was one once lol) will try everything to achieve results... normally the newbie. 
2. The experienced EX supp whore.
1. They used to be the supplement whore, who now has their list of trusted supps.
3. The realistic, smart people!
1. Only used tried and tested supps
4. The non believer.
1. Has better things to waste their coin on; they will still do really well!

Now for me; I'm now the experienced... still using some but not many as I have tried almost everything, aimlessly at first but eventually filtered through what did and didn't work. What I came up with is this .... you don't need a lot. Let me categorise and break down what worked for me:

Fat loss:

• Caffeine
• ALCAR
• Acetyl Tyrosine
• Training, well timed HIIT and cardio

That's it for fat loss!

Pre workout:

• Food, complex carbs and liquid protein.
• I will mention that this is the ONLY time I consume a protein shake... the rest of my protein requirements are met with lean whole protein.
• Creatine Monohydrate

Intra workout (during weight training)

• BCAA's
• Water

Post workout:

• Creatine Monohydrate
• BCAA's
• More water
• Food
• Stretching

Recovery:

• BCAA's with every other meal
• Cardio
• Yoga
• Stretching
• Foam roller
• Active recovery session next day, light weights to get blood into trained muscle just before a carb/protein meal

Strength:

Really, all that can be said here in the supplement area is Creatine Monohydrate and Beta Alanine.

Health:

• Fish oil
• Good multivitamin
• Herbal teas, this is a MUST!
• They cover: 
• Antioxidants 
• Immune function
• Metabolism
• Insulin sensitivity
• Blood pressure
• Mood
• Energy support
• Inflammation
• Digestion
• And soooo much more.

For the guys, testosterone support:

• ZMA
• Nettle root
• D Aspartic Acid
• Tribulus Territras

I personally only use ZMA for testosterone support.

So there's my take on supplements, if you'd like help please comment or contact me.