RTD for pre and post workout, even during?

**kaorialfred** · 11-23-2005, 01:20 PM

Which RTD has the right mix of nutrients?

Can you name one that is good and where to get it?
I know they cost more but, I am looking at convience.
I want to use them during a bulking experiement and then use them for cutting.

I am trying to not have to mix stuff or pre mix stuff.

So if you had to pick a pre, post and during which ones would you pick or reccomend?
If you have a rough ideal of the cost give that info too.

**SwoleCat** · 11-23-2005, 03:23 PM

Only thing I ever drink that is pre-made is post-workout.

I'll slam a grape Mass Recovery because I love the taste of that shit. It doesn't meet my full needs for the meal even when cutting, but I usually have a bit more at my 2nd meal to make up for it. I just got hooked on the taste when they are ice cold.

At any other time for an MRP, there are none that fit my needs so I always make my own.

~SC~

**kaorialfred** · 11-23-2005, 04:52 PM

thanks SC!!!

anybody else?

**kaorialfred** · 11-23-2005, 08:37 PM

bump

**xpijeonx** · 11-24-2005, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

At any other time for an MRP, there are none that fit my needs so I always make my own.

~SC~

Would you share with us what you are using to make your own MRPs?

**Flex2winny** · 11-24-2005, 08:18 AM

oats, skim and whey............

**kaorialfred** · 11-24-2005, 10:56 AM

I know that Met RX has a collegiate brand and I was thinking of obtaining some of that. Anybody try this stuff?

**S.P.G** · 11-24-2005, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

there are none that fit my needs so I always make my own.
~SC~

this is what i find to uk RTD are shit.....

**xpijeonx** · 11-25-2005, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by Flex2winny

oats, skim and whey............

Sorry I guess I should have been a little more specific. I was more wondering what "recipes" or products are being used to make them more enjoyable to drink. I can pound them but I dread it much less if it is palletable.

I have tried many different variations of the "tuna shake" and well for me it is barely poundable.

More less if someone has come up with something clever that I have not. (not that the tuna shake was clever. After reading peoples responses to it I thought hey I can make one decent, boy was I wrong)

Thanks,

**Austex** · 11-25-2005, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

Only thing I ever drink that is pre-made is post-workout.

I'll slam a grape Mass Recovery because I love the taste of that shit. It doesn't meet my full needs for the meal even when cutting, but I usually have a bit more at my 2nd meal to make up for it. I just got hooked on the taste when they are ice cold.

At any other time for an MRP, there are none that fit my needs so I always make my own.

~SC~

Mass Recovery drinks are the bomb. I mix either a grape or fruit punch with strawberries and an extra scoop or two of Isopure. The chromium in the Mass Recovery ensures me that the pro/glucose is being shuttled to where I need it most. The Mass Recovery alone is not quite enough protein/carbs (35/60)...I wish ABB would realize this and make a larger bottle size. The next step up from this is the XXL, and that's like drinking corn syrup. Here's my best recommendation for a pre-mixed RTD, depending on what time of the day:

PRE: If more than 1 1/2 hours before workout=RTD40 by MetRX, milk casein protein blend with 40 pro / 16 carb. If less than 1 1/2 hours before workout= PurePro by ABB, whey protein with 40 pro / 2 carb (you may want to supplement this with a carb source) OR Blue Thunder by ABB, 32 pro / 43 carb / 2 glutamine / AND a caffeine-based energy blend.

DURING: Carbo Force by ABB. 110 carb

POST: Mass Recovery by ABB. 35 pro / 60 carb / 200 mcg Chromium (works with insulin to improve glucose tolerance) OR Isopure RTD (comes in a clear glass bottle, fruit flavors), 50 pro (whey isolate) but 0 carb...so you'd need another carb source.

Hope this helps.

**kaorialfred** · 11-27-2005, 08:18 AM

I like the reccomendations any body else? I would imagine there are some turkey being used for bulking right now.

**kaorialfred** · 11-27-2005, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Austex

Mass Recovery drinks are the bomb. I mix either a grape or fruit punch with strawberries and an extra scoop or two of Isopure. The chromium in the Mass Recovery ensures me that the pro/glucose is being shuttled to where I need it most. The Mass Recovery alone is not quite enough protein/carbs (35/60)...I wish ABB would realize this and make a larger bottle size. The next step up from this is the XXL, and that's like drinking corn syrup. Here's my best recommendation for a pre-mixed RTD, depending on what time of the day:

PRE: If more than 1 1/2 hours before workout=RTD40 by MetRX, milk casein protein blend with 40 pro / 16 carb. If less than 1 1/2 hours before workout= PurePro by ABB, whey protein with 40 pro / 2 carb (you may want to supplement this with a carb source) OR Blue Thunder by ABB, 32 pro / 43 carb / 2 glutamine / AND a caffeine-based energy blend.

DURING: Carbo Force by ABB. 110 carb

POST: Mass Recovery by ABB. 35 pro / 60 carb / 200 mcg Chromium (works with insulin to improve glucose tolerance) OR Isopure RTD (comes in a clear glass bottle, fruit flavors), 50 pro (whey isolate) but 0 carb...so you'd need another carb source.

Hope this helps.

So how do you get the best price for this stuff or you buy it as need be?
I might try it depending on the cost for about two months using your schedule posted. That's if I can get a good deal buying by the case or something.

**Austex** · 11-27-2005, 09:46 AM

The best deal you can get is to go to any discount nutrition store and buy it by the case. You will pay 1.99/bottle by the case as compared to buying individually at 2.69-2.99. I used to work at a discount nutrition store, so I still get "benefits".