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Meal replacement shakes vs whey

mathewp — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:33 +0000

It seems like most meal replacement shakes offer protein in the form of whey but it is less concentrated so you get less but you end up getting more nutrition since they are loaded with vitamins and minerals. I would prefer to just replace two of my meals with shakes at this point but I find that my whey mix isn't filling enough to make it through the day (breakfast and lunch) so I am looking into this as an option.

What are the downsides of switching away from whey to replacement shakes?

Best home system (compact gym)?

mathewp — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:29:52 +0000

Hey everyone, I just joined. I am curious as to what you all would recommend in terms of a compact home gym system. Ideally I can just get everything in one go as part of a all-in-one system but I am open to buying various equipment from different brands. I just want something that will fit in a small space. I have a very small unused bedroom. It is roughly 6 x 8 feet. So I want to make it into a miniature gym.

Is there a way to get most of my protein in the AM?

dougsgym — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:48:25 +0000

I know I can supplement to meet my goals but in terms of meals, is there a high protein option I can eat in the morning before work that will keep me going until I get home? I don't want to eat at work since I tend to eat nothing but junk. I want to fill up before, maybe stick to eating two larger meals a day. I heard it was beneficial. I am just not sure what would be needed for a high-protein content breakfast.

Anyone just starting over again?

dougsgym — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:44:48 +0000

I was really into body, posture, fitness, etc. for awhile. From my mid-teens until my late 20s. Work took over, I got more and more tired. Working a lot of OT and now that I am 40 (going to be 41 this year) and feeling the brunt of it all... I decided I didn't want to keep feeling this out of shape anymore. I want to see if anyone is starting over again. I am not sure where to start but I am hoping to find some people I can talk to on here to keep me accountable. I know once the habit is formed, I will be fine but I have started and stopped 3 other times before.

Websites for finding deals?

ZeeKip93 — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:07:24 +0000

I hope this is okay to ask here. I know there are a number of sites like Slick Deals online for finding deals on supplements and equipment but they all seem to be only in the US. I am trying to find a site like this for buying items here in the UK. Ideally one that has a section just for health, wellness, and fitness deals. Anyone know of any?

Whey alone or along side creatine?

ZeeKip93 — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:04:23 +0000

Curious to see who here uses just whey and who uses whey with creatine. I know some people will use whey prior to working out and creatine post work-out. Seems like a common thing. I have only used creatine once years ago. I finished it and never got it again. I didn't feel like it gave me the benefits I wanted. I am looking into trying it again now that I am a bit older. I don't think I needed it when I was younger but now that I am over 30, it seems like it may be more of a benefit.

What TV shows are you currently watching?

CrimsonZ — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:57:46 +0000

I have lost interest in most modern shows. They seem to either start strong and become boring, are not appealing from the start, or just don't make any sense to me. I have begun going back and watching shows I didn't watch when they were new and have been enjoying myself a lot. I am currently watching through Mad Men for the first time. It is a really great show! What TV shows are you currently watching?

Managed to lose a pant size last year

reegbliss — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:12:05 +0000

I had a gym membership late last year for 3 months. I wasn't sure what my goals were but I managed to lose some weight! Now that I have a better idea of what my goals are now (putting on muscle, losing a bit more fat, fixing my back pain) I am hoping to make progress and share my goals here to keep myself inspired as well as inspire others.

What should I invest in in terms of equipment?

reegbliss — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:08:04 +0000

So I have to work out at home. I am not able to keep paying for the gym membership atm. I am looking into what I can get at home for working out. Ideally nothing too expensive and something that can be tucked away as I only have a small area to workout in. Any suggestions?

Hoping to get some help!

reegbliss — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:03:17 +0000

Hey everyone... So I want to get in shape and I really don't know what I am doing! I don't know anyone that is into fitness and whilst I tried joining a local gym last year, I couldn't keep up with the price hikes of it. I am on a budget so I have to workout at home. I also know I need to clean up my diet. I managed to lose a bit of weight but I am struggling with putting on muscle. I gave it a good 3 months and didn't see any changes other than losing a bit of fat so I must be doing something wrong. Hoping to get some help here. I tried on Reddit and my posts either got ignored outright or deleted. That platform sucks haha