Alright Guys,
 
After working out that I spend roughly £100 per month on supps, it got me thinking about how much everyone else tends to spend on supps... basically, am I spending an average amount, or higher compared to most other peeps on here?
 
I'm talkiing about supps like Protein powders, creatine, Pre WO supps, amino acids, dextrose, vits etc etc... so don't include things like gear or DS/PH.
 
Should be interesting to see.
 
Cheers
SC

Current big lifts:

Bench Press - 120kg 4 reps
Deadlift - 240kg 3 reps
Squat (ass to grass) - 145kg 5 reps
Leg Press - 500kg 20 reps

Body weight: 16 stone 4lbs

i buy 1 maybe 2 tubs of whey per year for emergencies

I tend to go through a 2.27kg tub of whey each month and is the only supplement i use, so spend about £28 a month or so.

My journal, with pics.

http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/tm.aspx?m=3546471

Wow... looks like i'm really over spending compared to you guys!

I use 5kg MP whey protein within about 6 weeks, also a 2.kg of milk protein around every 6 weeks too.

Other than that, I use dextrose before and after training, I also use glutamine, some times creatine, beta alanine, and also supplement with vitamins (C,E,B complex, ZMA, multi, fish oils, EFA's etc).

Current big lifts:

Bench Press - 120kg 4 reps
Deadlift - 240kg 3 reps
Squat (ass to grass) - 145kg 5 reps
Leg Press - 500kg 20 reps

Body weight: 16 stone 4lbs

i spend about 100 quid, maybe a bit more

whey
milk protein
bcaa
glutamine
alpha man vitamins
CEE
nitric oxide powder
udo's oil (does this count?)
ultra fine oats

fcuk knows too much, probably about £80-100 when EFA's and vits are taken into consideration 

The tattoo does not hide the skin, it reveals the nature of the man...

Can you really classify protein powder as spending on "supplements"?

Its part of diet - i.e. protein powder works out at (obviously there's a lot of variety), approximately 50p per 35g's of actual, physical protein. This compares to £1 per chicken breast (also 35g's of protein) at Asda. Without buying protein powder, you'd be spending a lot more money on steak, chicken etc. since all those other sources of protein are far, far more expensive.

When you consider protein powder is on the whole a milk derivative (and hence diary), I'd say it's worth considering less a supplement and more part of the weekly food budget. It's not something that's used as a supplement, but a "staple" component of most bodybuilder's diets (including mine - I have 2-3 shakes per day to make up protein totals).

Obviously this will be interpretted as "pro-sups" - but facing facts, it's the cheapest way to get in a quality protein source.

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I usually spend around 80 - 100 quid on supplements a month (if you include Protein Powder as Thai Fighter has said above).

People usually find this alot of money, but I dont go out drinking in clubs or pubs very often, so its really only two nights on the beer and I know what I would prefer.  (Not the beer :-))

ThaiFighter


Can you really classify protein powder as spending on "supplements"?

Its part of diet - i.e. protein powder works out at (obviously there's a lot of variety), approximately 50p per 35g's of actual, physical protein. This compares to £1 per chicken breast (also 35g's of protein) at Asda. Without buying protein powder, you'd be spending a lot more money on steak, chicken etc. since all those other sources of protein are far, far more expensive.

When you consider protein powder is on the whole a milk derivative (and hence diary), I'd say it's worth considering less a supplement and more part of the weekly food budget. It's not something that's used as a supplement, but a "staple" component of most bodybuilder's diets (including mine - I have 2-3 shakes per day to make up protein totals).

Obviously this will be interpretted as "pro-sups" - but facing facts, it's the cheapest way to get in a quality protein source.

thats true buying chicken ect would work out alot more expensive

I think some of you do some very expensive shi..s.

I've been training for a year and I only use Reflex Instant Whey as a supplement. I think it's important to understand that supplement means in addition not a replacement.

I eat lots of eggs, chicken and tuna and sometimes steak.

I train at home 3 times a week and my 18" arms are an indicator I must be doing at least something about right. I'm 5'11, 14 stone and 40 years old.

I don't want to give the wrong impression as I'm not one for measurements and I only know my arm size as my wife measured them when she was measuring my wrist in preparation for a new oversized watch.
My indication of progress is my wardrobe, i've gone up 2 shirt sizes since I began.

Very little.

Just totalled it up for the year. £150

This includes

• Digestive enzymes
• Beta Alanine
• Taurine
• Tyrosine
• DMAE
• Glucuranalactone
• Creatine mono
• betaine HCL
• Vits & mins + Zinc + B12 + Calcium + D3
• Melatonin + Gaba
• probiotic blend

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Journal

Jeez, the supplement manufacturers must be rubbing their hands with glee.

It's their job to convince you that you need a whole shed load of stuff that you either don't really need or are already getting from your food.

stuart hamilton
Hamiltons Fitness
Colchester, UK
www.HamiltonsFitness.co.uk
www.HamiltonsHealth.com

Who is that aimed at Stuart?

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Journal

hamiltonsfitness

It's their job to convince you that you need a whole shed load of stuff that you either don't really need or are already getting from your food.

Couldn't the same be said of gyms?

http://www.rosstraining.com/nevergymless.html

I used the above program for a period of 3 months or so once, and it worked very well. I use weights and the gym because I prefer training in that way - but you don't need a gym to stay / become fit and althletic (or muscular).

People use supplements because they:

1) Give them a bit of a helping hand when working out - e.g. Gakic, creatine etc.
2) Make their life simpler and more convenient - e.g. MRP's, protein "flapjacks", protein shakes etc.
3) Enjoy using them! Hence....why any free sample offers ever publicised on MT get snapped up rapidly.

Tbh, the anti-supplement propaganda does get annoying - principally because this is a low-margin industry compared to many others than people do not have a problem with. The *net* margin on supplement sales is far lower than that in most other niche markets because it's extremely price competitive. It's extremely price competitive because most people purchasing supplements do so every month and compare prices.

The biggest irony of all is that far from "rubbing their hands", most supplement retailers and manufacturers are staffed and run by people who are EPIC supplement users. A picture of my kitchen would demonstrate that.

Bodybuilding Warehouse

ThaiFighter

hamiltonsfitness

It's their job to convince you that you need a whole shed load of stuff that you either don't really need or are already getting from your food.

 
A picture of my kitchen would demonstrate that.

 
PIC PIC PIC!!!

lol

not including Whey, then I wouldn't say I spend that much

maybe about £150 a year

I do spend more when budget allows

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ThaiFighter


Can you really classify protein powder as spending on "supplements"?

Its part of diet - i.e. protein powder works out at (obviously there's a lot of variety), approximately 50p per 35g's of actual, physical protein. This compares to £1 per chicken breast (also 35g's of protein) at Asda. Without buying protein powder, you'd be spending a lot more money on steak, chicken etc. since all those other sources of protein are far, far more expensive.

When you consider protein powder is on the whole a milk derivative (and hence diary), I'd say it's worth considering less a supplement and more part of the weekly food budget. It's not something that's used as a supplement, but a "staple" component of most bodybuilder's diets (including mine - I have 2-3 shakes per day to make up protein totals).

Obviously this will be interpretted as "pro-sups" - but facing facts, it's the cheapest way to get in a quality protein source.

You make a very good point mate, and I completley agree that the protein is part of important nutrition which you would otherwise have to get from foods.
 
I just wanted to know how much ppl spend on it all, as some ppl hardly use shakes and just eat a sh*t load tuna etc.
 
Personally I have 4 - 5 shakes per day (5 on a training day) so as you can imagine, I use a lot of the stuff.

Current big lifts:

Bench Press - 120kg 4 reps
Deadlift - 240kg 3 reps
Squat (ass to grass) - 145kg 5 reps
Leg Press - 500kg 20 reps

Body weight: 16 stone 4lbs

AWG


not including Whey, then I wouldn't say I spend that much

maybe about £150 a year

I do spend more when budget allows

I was including protein though mate, this is probably the largest part of anyones supplement spend, so definately add this in :-)

Current big lifts:

Bench Press - 120kg 4 reps
Deadlift - 240kg 3 reps
Squat (ass to grass) - 145kg 5 reps
Leg Press - 500kg 20 reps

Body weight: 16 stone 4lbs

Skullcrusher

AWG


not including Whey, then I wouldn't say I spend that much

maybe about £150 a year

I do spend more when budget allows

I was including protein though mate, this is probably the largest part of anyones supplement spend, so definately add this in :-)

£300-£400 a year then

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hamiltonsfitness


Jeez, the supplement manufacturers must be rubbing their hands with glee.

It's their job to convince you that you need a whole shed load of stuff that you either don't really need or are already getting from your food.

I do agree with this to some extent. I personally think that there are only a handful of supps that are worth spending money on.
 
As far as protein powders go though (and I assume that this what takes up most of our money for supps) it is a completely necessary supplement for 99% of us, as making/eating a meal with high protein content every 2-3 hours, just doesnt fit into most ppls lives, and as Thaifighter said, it would most likely cost a lot more to do it that whey (see what I did there :-p ).

Current big lifts:

Bench Press - 120kg 4 reps
Deadlift - 240kg 3 reps
Squat (ass to grass) - 145kg 5 reps
Leg Press - 500kg 20 reps

Body weight: 16 stone 4lbs

AWG

Skullcrusher

AWG


not including Whey, then I wouldn't say I spend that much

maybe about £150 a year

I do spend more when budget allows

I was including protein though mate, this is probably the largest part of anyones supplement spend, so definately add this in :-)

£300-£400 a year then

That's more like it

Current big lifts:

Bench Press - 120kg 4 reps
Deadlift - 240kg 3 reps
Squat (ass to grass) - 145kg 5 reps
Leg Press - 500kg 20 reps

Body weight: 16 stone 4lbs

Well including Whey I also have a casein mix for night time, milled oats to make my MRP shakes, fish oils, cissus, glucosamine, multi vit.

Creatine is something I have every now and then but don't really bother so I guess just under £100 a month. Hard to tell though as I bulk buy to save money in the long run.

2nd cycle - Cynostane/Bold

£60 a month (2 x 2,27kg tubs). 

I also get thro about 10-20kg chicken, 5-10kg white fish, 300+ eggs, 24 pints of milk etc etc.  Its just another source of protein to me.

And damned tasty to boot with the likes of Gaspari (in part thanks to BBW who supplied it form me, quickly as ever!).

If you label me, you negate me... 

Leg Press PB 500kg 11/02/10


STOP SOURCE REQUESTS NOW FFS!

smooth11114


Well including Whey I also have a casein mix for night time, milled oats to make my MRP shakes, fish oils, cissus, glucosamine, multi vit.

Creatine is something I have every now and then but don't really bother so I guess just under £100 a month. Hard to tell though as I bulk buy to save money in the long run.

Yeah I also bulk buy, and tend to spend around the same as you mate, £100 per month.
I suppose when you compare it other things that we spend our money on, in th grand scheme of things it's not actually that bad. Could have a night on the beer which would cost £100, and tht certainly aint gonna give us any nutrients!

Current big lifts:

Bench Press - 120kg 4 reps
Deadlift - 240kg 3 reps
Squat (ass to grass) - 145kg 5 reps
Leg Press - 500kg 20 reps

Body weight: 16 stone 4lbs

Whey Protein Isolate £50
Creatine, Caffeine, Arginine £40
Ribose £10
Glutamine £25
BCAAs £25
Multivitamine £25

+ bars, drinks and other things

So more then £200

Skullcrusher

smooth11114


Well including Whey I also have a casein mix for night time, milled oats to make my MRP shakes, fish oils, cissus, glucosamine, multi vit.

Creatine is something I have every now and then but don't really bother so I guess just under £100 a month. Hard to tell though as I bulk buy to save money in the long run.

Yeah I also bulk buy, and tend to spend around the same as you mate, £100 per month.
I suppose when you compare it other things that we spend our money on, in th grand scheme of things it's not actually that bad. Could have a night on the beer which would cost £100, and tht certainly aint gonna give us any nutrients!

Ha yer, a night out in London is close to £100. On cycle now and from just not drinking I've paid off my credit card so sups really are a minor expense. I would even say going on cycle, not drinking and buying sh*t loads of sups to really make it an awesome cycle is still cheaper than just buying a few and drinking!

2nd cycle - Cynostane/Bold

dear god, i spend £30 on protein once every 3 months, an got some caffeine tabs for £5. 

ste's new journal
Lets get it on..  

I am spending around £60 a month on Whey powder and then another £30 on Glucosamine.  This is based on what ive spend the first half of this month that will last me through... I hope.

Still less than half what I was spending on cigs :) Money well spent.

  Day 21 of not smoking. 3 Weeks!

Vista


I think some of you do some very expensive shi..s.

I've been training for a year and I only use Reflex Instant Whey as a supplement. I think it's important to understand that supplement means in addition not a replacement.

I eat lots of eggs, chicken and tuna and sometimes steak.

I train at home 3 times a week and my 18" arms are an indicator I must be doing at least something about right. I'm 5'11, 14 stone and 40 years old.

I don't want to give the wrong impression as I'm not one for measurements and I only know my arm size as my wife measured them when she was measuring my wrist in preparation for a new oversized watch.
My indication of progress is my wardrobe, i've gone up 2 shirt sizes since I began.

training a year and you have 18" arms at 14st and your wife measured them!? i bet you have a 12" co(k too and she measured that! lol

About £100/month. For oats, protein powders (whey, PWO and prebed), and preworkout formulas. Spend much more on meats for the month though!

I have no problem with this as it's something I enjoy buying/using and feel I get long term value from it. £1000/year is nothing for the amount of value I get out of it - compared to my ****ing rent/car/uni fees which total close to £10k/year.

i only buy protein powders so around £40 a month

£50 per month.

I'm here to attain not maintain

i probaly spend about £40 pounds on protein and then £20 on oats bcaa glutamine and stuff so about £60 pounds a month

good post, keeping bumped to see more results.

 My dog ate my Tren

This month ive spent nothing, i dont use supplements consistently i simply buy them when i have the money. For me, ive found they make zero difference to my physique, when im on whey protein and creatine i notice no difference to my body or training than when i take oats and peanuts lol.

oh id say about £30-£50 a month.

This gives me endless supply of whey and casein shakes (for me) and MRP's.

I take multivits, Vits :E, C, Cod Oil, Echnciea, zinc + magnsiem (all from tescos) \so cheap.

Caffine,taurine, gaurna for stimulants.

And when off cycle, Beta Aline, AAKG and a few others.

 My dog ate my Tren

BCAA - Every 3 Months (14.99)
Leucine Every 3 Months (9.99)
Digestive Aids - Every 3 months (9.99)
Superpump - 29.99 lasts around 6 weeks
Whey Isolate / Casein Blend (49.99) 10KG lasts an age.

Most of my money goes on quality foods TBH.

Especially red meat :)

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Instant oats 5kg £10
3x whey 5lb £83.97
Casein £20
Malto £3

Should last me a while though. Currently I don't take anything pre-workout so I wouldn't mind trying something like superpump.

Thermobol - £30 and protien supp's from £15 to £30 a tub.