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Where do you cats buy your protein powder? Yeh I know it’s fast powder and all the other dumbass jokes - lol. My wife and I eat ridiculously clean and neither of us eats a ton anymore, so we end up drinking a shit load of protein. Wife is a wizard in the kitchen and can make clean food taste like chest meals and her protein shakes taste like fckn milkshakes. I just want to find a source for good quality and decent price
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I'm not in the US but I would go with a "raws" seller. Much more likely the product is what it says it is. Sometimes you can even figure out who the manufacturer is. The bodybuilders on forums talk about Dante Doggcrapp's company. I have bought unflavored whey and milk isolate at the pharmacy here, from some pharmaceutical brands. More trust.
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Any recommendations on gas stations? What gas station has the best price per gallon? 🙄
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Any recommendations on gas stations? What gas station has the best price per gallon? 🙄
You don’t train at all do you? You’re a weird little fckr. Satan loves you though
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Online: Muscle & Strength
In-person: Vitamin Shoppe (clearance sales.....just picked up 2.5-lb jug of Hexatein-SR yesterday for $10).
Also, I shop at a local “grocery liquidator” store that sells nearly expired protein powder for $10 or less.
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Really, you are wasting your money buying protein powder.
The need for it is a very successful marketing gimmick.
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Really, you are wasting your money buying protein powder.
The need for it is a very successful marketing gimmick.
This. Steak & eggs taste better.
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Fart powders are marketing hype. Buyers often are desperate and insecure people who want to look like their chemical "heroes". Eat normal and avoid processed foods if possible. Drugs make you "big", not fart powders. Just let go of the mental trap that you need x grams protein per kg or lbs of body weight per day.
Imo best to spend money on organic vegetables, fruits, eggs, fish and meat. Just my 2c
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Goddamn guys - I am not asking “which protein will make me get big muscles” lol
My base diet is whole food. I just dont have time to always eat a meal and I ain’t carrying little Tupperware around (although I confess when I was competing a lot in the 90’s I did - 😆)
All I was asking was if anyone had a good source of not shitty tasting - inexpensive protein. I’m not stupid guys - I know it’s not the fart powder that makes big muscles… it’s the HMB !!! 😂
I appreciate all of the unsolicited- unwanted - unnecessary advice though. After 40 years of training I am still open to learning.
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Goddamn guys - I am not asking “which protein will make me get big muscles” lol
My base diet is whole food. I just dont have time to always eat a meal and I ain’t carrying little Tupperware around (although I confess when I was competing a lot in the 90’s I did - 😆)
All I was asking was if anyone had a good source of not shitty tasting - inexpensive protein. I’m not stupid guys - I know it’s not the fart powder that makes big muscles… it’s the HMB !!! 😂
I appreciate all of the unsolicited- unwanted - unnecessary advice though. After 40 years of training I am still open to learning.
Its a fucking waste of money... have a granola or oat bar instead betwen meals if you want extra cals
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Goddamn guys - I am not asking “which protein will make me get big muscles” lol
My base diet is whole food. I just dont have time to always eat a meal and I ain’t carrying little Tupperware around (although I confess when I was competing a lot in the 90’s I did - 😆)
All I was asking was if anyone had a good source of not shitty tasting - inexpensive protein. I’m not stupid guys - I know it’s not the fart powder that makes big muscles… it’s the HMB !!! 😂
I appreciate all of the unsolicited- unwanted - unnecessary advice though. After 40 years of training I am still open to learning.
Bullshit.
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Where do you cats buy your protein powder? Yeh I know it’s fast powder and all the other dumbass jokes - lol. My wife and I eat ridiculously clean and neither of us eats a ton anymore, so we end up drinking a shit load of protein. Wife is a wizard in the kitchen and can make clean food taste like chest meals and her protein shakes taste like fckn milkshakes. I just want to find a source for good quality and decent price
Lord have Mercy. What exactly is a “Chest Meal”?
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Protein powder is fucking food. I will never understand why most others make up these fake categories of supplement vs food when it comes to protein powder. It suggests a feeble mind ??? ::) :D
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There's nothing wrong with utilizing protein powers, and Marvin is well versed in all this shit, especially expectations around results and stuff.
So, given that, my answer is to check slickdeals. net all the time, and look for deals on myprotein .com - they have deals frequently, and I used to get 11lbs of it for like 60 bucks. It's all third party tested, etc
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Protein powder is fucking food. I will never understand why most others make up these fake categories of supplement vs food when it comes to protein powder. It suggests a feeble mind ??? ::) :D
yep, with a million and one addatives , its fucking chemical shit
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yep, with a million and one addatives , its fucking chemical shit
The one I used has only these ingredients:
Whey Protein Isolate, Cocoa, Lecithin, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract.
As far as powders go, I think that's pretty good.
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The one I used has only these ingredients:
Whey Protein Isolate, Cocoa, Lecithin, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract.
As far as powders go, I think that's pretty good.
You must stop this foolishness.
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The one I used has only these ingredients:
Whey Protein Isolate, Cocoa, Lecithin, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract.
As far as powders go, I think that's pretty good.
Was going to write the same thing bingo the one I just started buying doesn’t have Stevia it uses a coconut sugar. The issue with protein powders and I’ve researched recently cause I like to use them once in a while in between or after a workout is that my stomach was getting crapped out all the time just gas bloating I couldn’t figure out what it was what chemical I had to be something they’re all laced with either sucralose or other fillers that are all crap Like xanatham gum and guar gum thing what the hell they’re all binders they do something but I don’t think it’s good for your stomach
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Was going to write the same thing bingo the one I just started buying doesn’t have Stevia it uses a coconut sugar. The issue with protein powders and I’ve researched recently cause I like to use them once in a while in between or after a workout is that my stomach was getting crapped out all the time just gas bloating I couldn’t figure out what it was what chemical I had to be something they’re all laced with either sucralose or other fillers that are all crap Like xanatham gum and guar gum thing what the hell they’re all binders they do something but I don’t think it’s good for your stomach
The -gums are fiber and that's what can cause the bloating just like if you eat bran.
They are indigestible by humans and sit in the large intestine and ferment creating the gas and bloat.
They are used as thickeners.
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You must stop this foolishness.
I am very fast, strong, and brave, nat.
Why would I change?
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I am very fast, strong, and brave, nat.
Why would I change?
Invest your protein powder money for the future welfare of Grape and Grape-lings.
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The one I used has only these ingredients:
Whey Protein Isolate, Cocoa, Lecithin, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract.
As far as powders go, I think that's pretty good.
Samesies. Don’t want to one-up you, but is it grass-fed whey? :D
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Samesies. Don’t want to one-up you, but is it grass-fed whey? :D
Whey don't eat
However, no.
While I do choose the grass fed option for meats whenever possible, I'm drawing the line here.
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Invest your protein powder money for the future welfare of Grape and Grape-lings.
My small consumption of protein powers is not affecting my investment strategies.
I enjoy them, and they make it much easier for me to eat, so the money is well spent.
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Whey don't eat
However, no.
While I do choose the grass fed option for meats whenever possible, I'm drawing the line here.
Pain don’t hurt
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Have you tried drinking mct oil
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yep, with a million and one addatives , its fucking chemical shit
Which is why I recommended buying plain protein powder without flavorings or anything else. Not trying to lecture you or anyone on stuff you already know, but everything is a "chemical," a chemical in itself isn't bad, depends on what it is as well as dose :D
Generally the allowed additives in protein powders aren't dangerous IMO.
For example this:
Whey Protein Isolate, Cocoa, Lecithin, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract.
Cocoa is a health food and so is lecithin, for example it contains a lot of phosphatidylcholine which is good for your liver, is a component of liver cells, and is even sold as a drug for liver health, called Essentiale Forte which some juicers use. Some mentioned fibers like guar gum. IIRC it works as a treatment for cholestatic hepatitis, which is what it's called when steroid users get jaundiced. Guar gum affects bile flow somehow. I haven't looked at Stevia but it appears "natural," as if that in itself actually means anything, but for many ignoramuses it apparently does :D
Beef could have been antibiotic, trenbolone and estrogen treated, and if grass fed, what chemicals landed on the grass when it rained? :D
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Which is why I recommended buying plain protein powder without flavorings or anything else. Not trying to lecture you or anyone on stuff you already know, but everything is a "chemical," a chemical in itself isn't bad, depends on what it is as well as dose :D
Generally the allowed additives in protein powders aren't dangerous IMO.
For example this:
Cocoa is a health food and so is lecithin, for example it contains a lot of phosphatidylcholine which is good for your liver, is a component of liver cells, and is even sold as a drug for liver health, called Essentiale Forte which some juicers use. Some mentioned fibers like guar gum. IIRC it works as a treatment for cholestatic hepatitis, which is what it's called when steroid users get jaundiced. Guar gum affects bile flow somehow. I haven't looked at Stevia but it appears "natural," as if that in itself actually means anything, but for many ignoramuses it apparently does :D
Beef could have been antibiotic, trenbolone and estrogen treated, and if grass fed, what chemicals landed on the grass when it rained? :D
I am even more confident now that I am on the side of righteousness.
Rambone and I will chuckle in subtle, mocking tones at the unwashed heathens who attempted to discourage us.
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Have you tried drinking mct oil
I did - but I started gaining way too much muscle too fast
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Lord have Mercy. What exactly is a “Chest Meal”?
Hail my lord Satan!!! Royalty - worship the true Lord with me man. Much more fun that that hippie Jew
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You don’t train at all do you? You’re a weird little fckr. Satan loves you though
Hail my lord Satan!!! Royalty - worship the true Lord with me man. Much more fun that that hippie Jew
Marvin Martian is not married. He is LurkerNoMore (Army of One). Schizophrenic/Pathological liar. He’a a lonely person seeking attention from men. He will never change.
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Have you tried drinking mct oil
I did - but I started gaining way too much muscle too fast
Same old gimmick. Lonely person desperately seeking attention.
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Marvin Martian is not married. He is LurkerNoMore (Army of One). Schizophrenic/Pathological liar. He’a a lonely person seeking attention from men. He will never change.
Little Bitch showing off those shitty detective skills. Again. Still can't guess a gimmick right to save her life.
Hey, show us the notes again. And the hands. :D :D :D :D
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I did - but I started gaining way too much muscle too fast
How about Canola oil?
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Walmart is the best place to buy protein. Pick up some clothes while you're there. The new Spring Collection is out. And pick up a classic Casio Calculator watch for $21 bucks. Check out the Swiss Army Knives while you're there. I've become obsessed with multi-tools lately.
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This level of value and quality is really hard to beat these days. I mean, you can find better value if you keep your eye for deals. I'm too lazy to do that. When I want something, I just want to buy something good right now and know it's not a rip-off.
This does that for me, anyway.
https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-whey-protein-creamy-chocolate-54lbs.product.4000287218.html
If you know how Costco treats the Kirkland brand, then you know they put their manufacturers through some of the most stringent and over-the-top quality control standards for the foods/items that are Kirkland. So, you at least have some sense that the thing wasn't thrown together in the dark with flexible standards (which, is quite typical with supplements). Also, Costco is loathe to take price increases as compared to most companies that "aren't Costco", which I appreciate.
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This level of value and quality is really hard to beat these days. I mean, you can find better value if you keep your eye for deals. I'm too lazy to do that. When I want something, I just want to buy something good right now and know it's not a rip-off.
This does that for me, anyway.
https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-whey-protein-creamy-chocolate-54lbs.product.4000287218.html
If you know how Costco treats the Kirkland brand, then you know they put their manufacturers through some of the most stringent and over-the-top quality control standards for the foods/items that are Kirkland. So, you at least have some sense that the thing wasn't thrown together in the dark with flexible standards (which, is quite typical with supplements). Also, Costco is loathe to take price increases as compared to most companies that "aren't Costco", which I appreciate.
snx spreading truth in this thread.
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Walmart is the best place to buy protein. Pick up some clothes while you're there. The new Spring Collection is out. And pick up a classic Casio Calculator watch for $21 bucks. Check out the Swiss Army Knives while you're there. I've become obsessed with multi-tools lately.
ironat gimmick exposed
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ironat gimmick exposed
LOL ;D
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Bunch a of fake natties in here using MCT oil.
It’s worth our time to do a little research and pay a little extra possibly if you want a protein powder.
I am indeed pro protein powder if you can find a brand you have some belief in.
I find isolated proteins are easily digestible and a go, but I make sure it is emulsified.
I melt butter and slowly pour it in as I blend.
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Bunch a of fake natties in here using MCT oil.
Probably using the ‘tine and the ‘tonin as well
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snx spreading truth in this thread.
You're too kind Grape!
But, for those of you keen on protein powders, notice how eerily similar the Kirkland brand is to Optimum Nutrition whey (coincidentally located immediately adjacent to Kirkland, at any Costco).
But Kirkland, is nearly $20 less.
How is that so?
Ahh....capitalism. Thy sting, we know too well. (but damned if we don't love it!)
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Probably using the ‘tine and the ‘tonin as well
Ya, it’s despicable these cheaters taking the easy way out.
Here is undeniable proof of a study showing MCT oil increases muscle.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10725933/
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This level of value and quality is really hard to beat these days. I mean, you can find better value if you keep your eye for deals. I'm too lazy to do that. When I want something, I just want to buy something good right now and know it's not a rip-off.
This does that for me, anyway.
https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-whey-protein-creamy-chocolate-54lbs.product.4000287218.html
If you know how Costco treats the Kirkland brand, then you know they put their manufacturers through some of the most stringent and over-the-top quality control standards for the foods/items that are Kirkland. So, you at least have some sense that the thing wasn't thrown together in the dark with flexible standards (which, is quite typical with supplements). Also, Costco is loathe to take price increases as compared to most companies that "aren't Costco", which I appreciate.
Years ago when the rumor of Kirkland French vodka being made by Grey Goose was going around, I was heading over to France for a traveling gig. My buddy that owned a couple of bars here set me up with a private tour of the Grey Goose site through their reps. It was a very interesting tour. At the end I asked about the Kirkland brand at Costco and they told me that they had nothing to do with it. But that the factory that produced it was only about an hour away. And they used the EXACT same equipment - right down to the product/model number, sourced their base ingredients from the EXACT same vendor, and followed the EXACT same production and distilling method that Grey Goose did. They copied it exactly from top to bottom. I asked about copyrights or trademarks and such but was told that there was nothing that could be done because it was not available for public sale. Which is why you would never see the Kirkland brand in bars, restaurants or liquor stores. But they admitted it was basically the exact same, just a different bottle. And that nearly all of the Kirkland brands were exact copies of the original product.
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Marvin Martian is not married. He is LurkerNoMore (Army of One). Schizophrenic/Pathological liar. He’a a lonely person seeking attention from men. He will never change.
You really are a stupid little gimp. While Lurker and I are Complete opposites on the political spectrum - he seems like a decent dude. (Just needs to man up and come to the fiscal right). You on the other hand are some limp wristed weirdo who dreams of following a man in a dress with 12 other dudes… seems perfectly normal ??? lol.
I am me. Only me and not a soulon here doubts that. You literally live here - so if it helps you hold off killing yourself call me whatever you want. It’s cool little feller - but if you would just pledge allegiance to the true lord Satan he would help you
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Years ago when the rumor of Kirkland French vodka being made by Grey Goose was going around, I was heading over to France for a traveling gig. My buddy that owned a couple of bars here set me up with a private tour of the Grey Goose site through their reps. It was a very interesting tour. At the end I asked about the Kirkland brand at Costco and they told me that they had nothing to do with it. But that the factory that produced it was only about an hour away. And they used the EXACT same equipment - right down to the product/model number, sourced their base ingredients from the EXACT same vendor, and followed the EXACT same production and distilling method that Grey Goose did. They copied it exactly from top to bottom. I asked about copyrights or trademarks and such but was told that there was nothing that could be done because it was not available for public sale. Which is why you would never see the Kirkland brand in bars, restaurants or liquor stores. But they admitted it was basically the exact same, just a different bottle. And that nearly all of the Kirkland brands were exact copies of the original product.
That’s pretty cool to know. Thanks for the info man. But since that dumbass Royalty says we are one and the same I guess I already knew??? I am not real good at this “gimmick” thing (I still don’t fckn understand the concept)
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You're too kind Grape!
But, for those of you keen on protein powders, notice how eerily similar the Kirkland brand is to Optimum Nutrition whey (coincidentally located immediately adjacent to Kirkland, at any Costco).
But Kirkland, is nearly $20 less.
How is that so?
Ahh....capitalism. Thy sting, we know too well. (but damned if we don't love it!)
Oh, I'm well versed on the excellence of Costco and their practices. I've booked vacations, refinanced my mortage, etc......they utilize their enormous buying power and pass on a lot of the savings to the customer.
As for the kirkland stuff, yes, of course certain brands are required to also distribute the same product under the kirkland name. There are various rumors and such of which is which. For example, I believe duracell batteries is confirmed, whereas the rumored Grey Goose was false, yet produced in a similar area (although you can't do better than their 1.75 Kirkland vodka or 100% agave tequilia for $20).
EDIT: Just saw lurker's post. He explained it the Grey Goose part better and provided real stuff I didn't know about.
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Walmart is the best place to buy protein. Pick up some clothes while you're there. The new Spring Collection is out. And pick up a classic Casio Calculator watch for $21 bucks. Check out the Swiss Army Knives while you're there. I've become obsessed with multi-tools lately.
Don't try picking up women at WalMart or you'll break your back.
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This level of value and quality is really hard to beat these days. I mean, you can find better value if you keep your eye for deals. I'm too lazy to do that. When I want something, I just want to buy something good right now and know it's not a rip-off.
This does that for me, anyway.
https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-whey-protein-creamy-chocolate-54lbs.product.4000287218.html
If you know how Costco treats the Kirkland brand, then you know they put their manufacturers through some of the most stringent and over-the-top quality control standards for the foods/items that are Kirkland. So, you at least have some sense that the thing wasn't thrown together in the dark with flexible standards (which, is quite typical with supplements). Also, Costco is loathe to take price increases as compared to most companies that "aren't Costco", which I appreciate.
Costco Product Recalls Issued: Full List of Items Impacted
https://www.newsweek.com/costco-recall-products-refund-2010430
Ten Costco-sold items are currently under recall notices, according to the retailer:
Last week, a popular medicine brand that is sold in Costco stores was pulled from shelves by manufacturer LNK International Inc. Kirkland Signature Severe Cold and Flu Plus Congestion medicine was recalled over fears it may have been accidentally contaminated with foreign materials during the manufacturing process. Customers were urged to return the drugs to the store for refund, with the timing particularly awkward given the country is in the grip of the winter flu season. The affected medicine, lot number P140082, was sold in Costcos in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin. It was also sold in Puerto Rico.
Nugo Dark Chocolate 18ct protein bar packs have been recalled in the Northeast. There are fears there could be undeclared dairy allergens present in the snacks, the makers said, adding that the products are safe to eat for consumers "who do not have milk allergies." The recalled lots are B24235A, B24235B, B24236B and C24236A.
Butter Croissants sold by Costco have been recalled amid fears there could be a "potential foreign material in the salt used." The affected products have a sell-by date between 9/8/24 and 11/10/24. The treats should be returned to the store of purchase for a full refund.
Kirkland Signature Butter Quarters (unsalted and salted varieties) sold in Costcos in Texas are subject to a recall because some allergen labels failed to declare that milk products were used in the production process.
El Monterey Chicken Taquitos were subject to a Class I warning (the most serious) by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) amid fears the chicken could be contaminated with the potentially deadly food poisoning bacteria listeria. Consumers should check Costco's website for more information, and anyone who brought the product between July 25 and October 15, 2024, should return the item for a refund or dispose of it.
The Kilimanjaro E-Bike Rack Hitch Mounted Platform Carrier, made by Alltrade Tools LLC, is feared to have a defect that means they "may fail... presenting risk of injury." The bike racks (item numbers 2705169 and 1666595, model numbers 910572CWT, 910572ECT, and 910495CUE) were purchased between March 2023 and September 2024. "Consumers should stop using the E-Bike Rack immediately and return it to Costco for a full refund. Kilimanjaro support can be contacted for more information," the makers said in a statement.
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^^^^
Further proof of how much Costco cares about their customer.
I will go there now.
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People shouldn’t be eating that shit anyways. Costco is thinning out the sick and unhealthy population (that wasn’t murdered by the covid vax) by putting metal shavings and bolts into their chicken taquitos. They just made me a Costco shopper for life.
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So, I just got back after facing the following dilemma.
Ascent protein, the one I'm currently using with the Van BilkedHerAss seal of approval, is $50. (Non-grass fed, for those keeping track).
Conversely, the aforementioned excellent Kirkland ("ON"?) 100% Whey was the same price.
But Ascent contained approximately 300g less protein, but the Kirkland has Sunflower Oil.
What do?
Stick to the program, or be all for dicks and save money?
Well, I decided after the grass fed shaming I endured, the thought of seed oil shame being foisted upon me would be too much, and I decided to sacrifice the investment revenue and stick with the plan.
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So, I just got back after facing the following dilemma.
Ascent protein, the one I'm currently using with the Van BilkedHerAss seal of approval, is $50. (Non-grass fed, for those keeping track).
Conversely, the aforementioned excellent Kirkland ("ON"?) 100% Whey was the same price.
But Ascent contained approximately 300g less protein, but the Kirkland has Sunflower Oil.
What do?
Stick to the program, or be all for dicks and save money?
Well, I decided after the grass fed shaming I endured, the thought of seed oil shame being foisted upon me would be too much, and I decided to sacrifice the investment revenue and stick with the plan.
What a post!!!
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Been slurping this for the past few months (nh)
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Been slurping this for the past few months (nh)
How does it taste? NH
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So, I just got back after facing the following dilemma.
Ascent protein, the one I'm currently using with the Van BilkedHerAss seal of approval, is $50. (Non-grass fed, for those keeping track).
Conversely, the aforementioned excellent Kirkland ("ON"?) 100% Whey was the same price.
But Ascent contained approximately 300g less protein, but the Kirkland has Sunflower Oil.
What do?
Stick to the program, or be all for dicks and save money?
Well, I decided after the grass fed shaming I endured, the thought of seed oil shame being foisted upon me would be too much, and I decided to sacrifice the investment revenue and stick with the plan.
Does it taste decent? Companies just can't seem to have a decent taste at times and have to resort to naming their products like Double Dutch Chocolate Dream or some shit
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Does it taste decent? Companies just can't seem to have a decent taste at times and have to resort to naming their products like Double Dutch Chocolate Dream or some shit
Seems fine enough. I usually add Teddie PB to it so that overpowers it for the most part.
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How does it taste? NH
Not bad at all! Pretty much just like the rest of them. I do add some blueberries, oatmeal and sunflower butter in there though
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I wonder if a flavor engineers, whatever they are called, is expensive, as the taste must be the most important part of selling a powder, by a large margin.
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Not bad at all! Pretty much just like the rest of them. I do add some blueberries, oatmeal and sunflower butter in there though
OMR was just sayin' how sunflower butter can help ease in lengthened partials on nights of heavy drinking.
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OMR was just sayin' how sunflower butter can help ease in lengthened partials on nights of heavy drinking.
Lmao!!
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How poor are you? Buy whatever protein you like the best.
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Scam,want results eat all Whole Foods
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Scam,want results eat all Whole Foods
Yes, because 50g of chicken vs 50g of whey makes all the difference.
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So, I just got back after facing the following dilemma.
Ascent protein, the one I'm currently using with the Van BilkedHerAss seal of approval, is $50. (Non-grass fed, for those keeping track).
Conversely, the aforementioned excellent Kirkland ("ON"?) 100% Whey was the same price.
But Ascent contained approximately 300g less protein, but the Kirkland has Sunflower Oil.
What do?
Stick to the program, or be all for dicks and save money?
Well, I decided after the grass fed shaming I endured, the thought of seed oil shame being foisted upon me would be too much, and I decided to sacrifice the investment revenue and stick with the plan.
Well, we all know that Optimum is made by Glanbia. They make most of the American cheese here in the US, and have an inside position to making whey protein from cheese manufacturing. There's nothing wrong with the whey they make; they have varying isolate and concentrate products and all of them, when they meet quality standards, are solid. This is what's in the ON at Costco.
There's the Ascent protein, which I believe is a "native whey". From Leprino, if I'm not mistaken. Like Glanbia, Leprino makes most of the cheese we eat in the US and therefore produces a significant portion of the earth's whey protein. Unlike whey derived from acid-treated milk (to make cheese), native whey is collected from milk in different fashion. It is no more or no less nutritious or musclebuilding; rather, it has less of a burnt note to the milk leading some to say it tastes "cleaner", for those with discriminating pallettes. There's no accounting for taste, so if you like the flavor, then the extra cost is worth it to you. But there's nothing inherently more "anabolic" about native whey.
Then there's Costco's Kirkland whey. Which if sources are to be believed, is sourced from Leprino. Like Glanbia and Sargento...Leprino makes a significant quantity of cheese for the world (mozzarella in their case). Manufacture of mozzarella leaves a significant quantity of whey. Leprino has long been a raw material supplier (along with Sargento and Glanbia) of whey to the supplement companies of the world.
You really can't go wrong with either of those whey suppliers. Glanbia...Sargento...Orn ua....Leprino...they all supply whey of extremely high quality. They also supply "sweet whey" and lower grade concentrates...because there's a legitimate market for them.
Where bodybuilders run amuck is when their favorite brand buys whey proteins that are higher in lactose and ash (less refined), bypass their own suspect quality standards (if they even ask their manufacturer to test incoming batches), and use those lower quality whey proteins in the tub. You can't blame the Ornua/Leprino/et al of the world when supplement companies do this. Those lower grade whey proteins should have been destined as flavor carriers on Doritos...not mixed with cocoa in your tub of "muscle whey". So, buyer beware.
You're not wrong to buy at Costco. They are fanatical about defending the big box against low quality brands. Keep in mind; most of their financial outcome derives from membership sales, not merchandise sales. People don't buy memberships to places that sell crappy products. Certainly not the upper crust of America's middle/upper class. So Costco lets in the good, recalls the bad (and one recall is all it takes to generally cement your legacy "out" of Costco, which is a death sentence for brands that want to scale and sell to VC firms).
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Where bodybuilders run amuck is when their favorite brand buys whey proteins that are higher in lactose and ash (less refined), bypass their own suspect quality standards (if they even ask their manufacturer to test incoming batches), and use those lower quality whey proteins in the tub. You can't blame the Ornua/Leprino/et al of the world when supplement companies do this. Those lower grade whey proteins should have been destined as flavor carriers on Doritos...not mixed with cocoa in your tub of "muscle whey". So, buyer beware.
What I was saying, the fuckery generally occurs at the supplement company level. I'm not in the US so I don't know if you could save by buying the plain protein and then flavoring yourself. I often blend my neutral whey in like fruit juices and it only minimally affects the taste. One thing I remember reading is that some people are allergic to whey protein itself so it may not be the other ingredients causing trouble. I tend to feel nauseous from lots of whey and it often gives me hypo symptoms. Milk protein isolate seems the best for me and I think that's naturally 70% casein and 30% whey.
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Well, we all know that Optimum is made by Glanbia. They make most of the American cheese here in the US, and have an inside position to making whey protein from cheese manufacturing. There's nothing wrong with the whey they make; they have varying isolate and concentrate products and all of them, when they meet quality standards, are solid. This is what's in the ON at Costco.
There's the Ascent protein, which I believe is a "native whey". From Leprino, if I'm not mistaken. Like Glanbia, Leprino makes most of the cheese we eat in the US and therefore produces a significant portion of the earth's whey protein. Unlike whey derived from acid-treated milk (to make cheese), native whey is collected from milk in different fashion. It is no more or no less nutritious or musclebuilding; rather, it has less of a burnt note to the milk leading some to say it tastes "cleaner", for those with discriminating pallettes. There's no accounting for taste, so if you like the flavor, then the extra cost is worth it to you. But there's nothing inherently more "anabolic" about native whey.
Then there's Costco's Kirkland whey. Which if sources are to be believed, is sourced from Leprino. Like Glanbia and Sargento...Leprino makes a significant quantity of cheese for the world (mozzarella in their case). Manufacture of mozzarella leaves a significant quantity of whey. Leprino has long been a raw material supplier (along with Sargento and Glanbia) of whey to the supplement companies of the world.
You really can't go wrong with either of those whey suppliers. Glanbia...Sargento...Orn ua....Leprino...they all supply whey of extremely high quality. They also supply "sweet whey" and lower grade concentrates...because there's a legitimate market for them.
Where bodybuilders run amuck is when their favorite brand buys whey proteins that are higher in lactose and ash (less refined), bypass their own suspect quality standards (if they even ask their manufacturer to test incoming batches), and use those lower quality whey proteins in the tub. You can't blame the Ornua/Leprino/et al of the world when supplement companies do this. Those lower grade whey proteins should have been destined as flavor carriers on Doritos...not mixed with cocoa in your tub of "muscle whey". So, buyer beware.
You're not wrong to buy at Costco. They are fanatical about defending the big box against low quality brands. Keep in mind; most of their financial outcome derives from membership sales, not merchandise sales. People don't buy memberships to places that sell crappy products. Certainly not the upper crust of America's middle/upper class. So Costco lets in the good, recalls the bad (and one recall is all it takes to generally cement your legacy "out" of Costco, which is a death sentence for brands that want to scale and sell to VC firms).
PoTY so far.
Yes, I am a huge proponet of Costco. The agent who refi'd my mortgage told me they can only charge $500 with no additional fees or bullshit, because Costco will drop them if they don't. It was the most straightforward streamlined easy process ever. Might even buy my next car through them, and probably purchase a sauna.
My membership is basically free with the cash back.
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PoTY so far.
Yes, I am a huge proponet of Costco. The agent who refi'd my mortgage told me they can only charge $500 with no additional fees or bullshit, because Costco will drop them if they don't. It was the most straightforward streamlined easy process ever. Might even buy my next car through them, and probably purchase a sauna.
My membership is basically free with the cash back.
I just put a 2 person (if you’re a tiny Asian) sauna in my master bath. Costco baby
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I just put a 2 person (if you’re a tiny Asian) sauna in my master bath. Costco baby
That might be the one I've been watching.
I'm such a deal hound though, I have to wait for the inevitable sale.
Is it infrared? You like it?
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BSN Syntha 6 chocolate is probably the best tasting protein powder in "water" i have tasted.
but its a proprietary formula, so you dont know how much is whey and how much is other shit
so best to just stick to meat
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BSN Syntha 6 chocolate is probably the best tasting protein powder in "water" i have tasted.
but its a proprietary formula, so you dont know how much is whey and how much is other shit
so best to just stick to meat
If it wastes good then its full of flavour enhancers and sweetness/sugars
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That might be the one I've been watching.
I'm such a deal hound though, I have to wait for the inevitable sale.
Is it infrared? You like it?
I do. I’m not a sauna veteran but have to crank it up to 150 which is the max to start sweating. I like the Bluetooth speakers and it took only 15 minutes or so to assemble. It’s infrared. Dynamic something is the brand. $1700 or so on Costco
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https://slickdeals.net/f/18244618-85-00-now-sports-nutrition-10-lb-whey-protein-isolate-creamy-chocolate-138-servings?prop=pfd-18244618%7Cprt-1&src=featured-c
Excellent deal for those brave enough to withstand ironat's derision
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https://slickdeals.net/f/18244618-85-00-now-sports-nutrition-10-lb-whey-protein-isolate-creamy-chocolate-138-servings?prop=pfd-18244618%7Cprt-1&src=featured-c
Excellent deal for those brave enough to withstand ironat's derision
Contains soy,xylitol,xanathan gum.eh,,,trying to avoid as much as possible,i found one grass fed one has none of these ingredients.imeat food for the most part
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Contains soy,xylitol,xanathan gum.eh,,,trying to avoid as much as possible,i found one grass fed one has none of these ingredients.imeat food for the most part
xylitol may be beneficial.
I do get avoiding, and it's not the brand I use, but for 8 bucks a pound, it's not awful.
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xylitol may be beneficial.
I do get avoiding, and it's not the brand I use, but for 8 bucks a pound, it's not awful.
True,