WOMEN AND SUPPLEMENTS

There is one thing that I have noticed over the past 5 years of working out –women that I have observed throughout the various gyms I have been to are apprehensive to lift, “heavy ass weight”, for fear of becoming “to bulky and huge” this I have to snicker at and so does some of my female bodybuilding friends; reason being years ago, I felt the same way. As they say “knowledge is the key… and back then, I didn’t have the keys!”

Men have testosterone, and so do women, obviously not nearly as much as our male counterparts. Women will not get 20 inch arms drinking protein shakes and creatine – this will not happen. If you know a protein shake – that will do that, PLEASE LET ME KNOW LOL.

So why you ask am I writing this?

Well, because I use supplements and I feel that women should use them as well- True it is better to eat your protein rather than drink it – but from personal experience – I really do not want to eat Tuna at 5am and down it with water, before work. That’s the reason for the shake, as well as the added vitamins, minerals and BCAA’s that are in them.

Supplements from the ads that I have seen have been geared predominantly toward the male population, (build bigger better muscle get ripped quick and so on. The ads for the women are pushing “fat burners” intimating that we are fat?? I think not.

Bodybuilding is not just a sport for the “man- beast” it is becoming and is very popular with the women as well; and so are supplements, for example “it would not be advisable for women to use a testosterone booster”, (Aranda, 2007) we wouldn’t want hair where it doesn’t belong no matter how good the result; and besides, if you have ever had “waxing” you know how painful that experience can be.

Protein (powder or RTD’s) supplementation for women, (in my opinion) is ideal. Protein is the most essential nutrient for building muscle. The powders are easy to mix with the fluid of your choice, and it’s portable; and a very effective way to deliver all the protein a body needs for quality muscle production. I find that women at least the women that I have surveyed – go for the taste –the guys for the most part don’t give a crap LOL.

Creatine. There exists special creatine formulas made just for women which are supposedly designed to reduce the unwanted side effects that the customary creatine may cause for a woman (and men), such as cramps, dehydration, and upset stomach. (Aranda, 2007)

SIZEON, the product that I am using currently – offers me no side effects what so ever – except for being dry – which is my fault because, I just need to adjust my water intake – since I am also taking in a lot of protein in my diet; because I am increasing my lifts and reps.

source: bodybuilding.com

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I think irontraining pointing out that we woman should eat food reach in protein for our good...thanks for reminding us...

Do women really need to have supplements ? I doubt ! Coz if you have a proper diet already and eat ryt foods that gives enough nutrients to our body . I think no need . Just an opinion for me .

I train at night and it's a slow carb that takes about 8 hours to digest. Any recommendations for either another product or just taking this one earlier in the day long before training? My goal is a figure competition so I don't want a "bulky" look.