Anybody on Horleys Sculpt?

[littlewonton]

Hi Ladies is anybody currently on this stuff or has been on it before? I am having a serving after my gym workout. I am trying to get myself into a proper eating plan for my weight/fat loss goals. I am only trying to have carbs before 4pm (I don't really eat a lot of carbs). Other than having this after the gym, is it ok to have it at night? Or should I only really be using it during the day when I am active? Also, when is a time at night that i should not be eating? Our dinner time is typically between 6.30- 8pm is this ok or should I be eating earlier? Any comments appreciated. TIA.

[becbec]

Hi Ladies is anybody currently on this stuff or has been on it before? I am having a serving after my gym workout. I am trying to get myself into a proper eating plan for my weight/fat loss goals. I am only trying to have carbs before 4pm (I don't really eat a lot of carbs). Other than having this after the gym, is it ok to have it at night? Or should I only really be using it during the day when I am active? Also, when is a time at night that i should not be eating? Our dinner time is typically between 6.30- 8pm is this ok or should I be eating earlier? Any comments appreciated. TIA.

Yup, i started using it before I got into weight training. IMO it's way too expensive and you're better off buying other whey protein powders.

I used to have some for breakfast and then some post workout.

It depends on what types of foods you're eating for dinner, if you're eating carbs - try to have them earlier but you can have protein anytime :grin:

Try having a casein shake or some slow releasing protein (cottage cheese) before bed to help your muscles recover if you've worked out that day

[littlewonton]

Cool thanks I am not eating any carbs after 4pm now since talking to some people on here and that is working out quite well. I was talking to my trainer today and he was talking about not having a certain type of shake too late in the day? Is that a meal replacement?

Also, what is a good powder to have with water? Sculp tastes foul with water but i down it anyway. If they all taste like that then thats all good. Would rather have a bad tasting drink than put on more weight

no pain no gain huh?

[becbec]

Cool thanks I am not eating any carbs after 4pm now since talking to some people on here and that is working out quite well. I was talking to my trainer today and he was talking about not having a certain type of shake too late in the day? Is that a meal replacement?

Also, what is a good powder to have with water? Sculp tastes foul with water but i down it anyway. If they all taste like that then thats all good. Would rather have a bad tasting drink than put on more weight

no pain no gain huh?

A meal replacement shake will have lots of carbs and a fair bit of fat in it depending on which one you get - they're made for slow releasing energy for the "average" person, not for someone on a low carb, high protein diet. I don't think sculpt tastes too bad with water but you'll find lots of protein shakes taste fine

[Chillicat]

I use Sculpt as well as some of the other types of protein powder. I don't tend to use it as a shake anymore though - as Becbec said, it's pretty yuk in water (but really lovely in milk) - so instead I use it when I want to add protein powder to other things like my oats in the morning (banana Sculpt with oats is very yum!), or with yogurt if I need to boost my protein levels for the day.

It is very expensive if you buy it at the supermarket, around $30 or more - but if you look around you can find good specials, especially in gyms. My husband's gym (City Fitness - not sure if you have them in Auckland) had it on special for $20 for absolutely ages (sadly not anymore), and my gym currently has a special where you pay something like $38 for it (which is ridiculously expensive), but you also get a 12 pack of the Sculpt protein bars with it. So the way I see it is that I'm paying $20 for the protein powder (good price), and then getting a bunch of bars for $1.50 each (normally over $3 each). The bars aren't the best on the market, but very yummy and good for emergencies (better to have a couple of those in your handbag/gym bag than grabbing a Moro if you need to eat something and there's nothing else clean around).

[biggurl27]

Nope I'm sitting on my seat :-s

[Chillicat]

[vivalamia]

Also, what is a good powder to have with water? Sculp tastes foul with water but i down it anyway. If they all taste like that then thats all good. Would rather have a bad tasting drink than put on more weight

no pain no gain huh?

Whey MAXXX by PVL is really good in water, best of all the ones i've tried.

[VampireChick]

Also, what is a good powder to have with water? Sculp tastes foul with water but i down it anyway. If they all taste like that then thats all good. Would rather have a bad tasting drink than put on more weight

no pain no gain huh?

Whey MAXXX by PVL is really good in water, best of all the ones i've tried.

I agree - I'm on that also and the pricing is pretty good ($92 from Shotgun 5lb). For a treat I'll have a scoop and a half in water after dinner and damn, rich chocolate drink

[tiny]

I WAS, and it was expensive, but I really liked the taste. I now take NutraShape (? I'm in bed, so I can't be bothered rushing out to check) it's a women's "shaper" and the container is pink. I got it for $20 for 500gms.

But what really got me was when I told the lady I bought it off that I was having it with trim milk and Weetbix for breakfast and she literally went ape at me because of the "carbs".

I was so offended. :naughty:

[bubble82]

Ive be using the Healtherise meal replacment protien power...is this a good one?

[becbec]

Ive be using the Healtherise meal replacment protien power...is this a good one?

too many carbs

[mintmate]

I have just started using it

Got the swiss choc flavour and it Tastes pretty good ( i have it with trim milk as it tastes horrible to me with water)

I put it in my milkshake maker and blend for ages so it gets incredibly frothy and expands so feels like im drinking heaps haha

[musclearmor]

For the ladies...

:nod: Those with aspirations of slimmed, toned figures read on- look past the marketing that you can only buy small tubs with a female figure on the jar. Instead, look at the nutritional profile (per serve) for:

15g+ of Sustained protein blend (look for combo of whey (fast) + egg (medium) + micellar casien (slow) or Milk Isolate

<6g low carbs

<4g low fat per serve

and you will get lean, toned and save $ too.

:wink: Along with exercising at least 3 -4 times per week, keep it basic to make your goals acheivable.

Generally speaking, it is preferable to select a meal replacement type product light in carbs since these are too present in most diets. Besides, if you need more carbs, adding a piece of healthy fruit, filled with antioxidants, fibre and other nutricous goodness is easy (banana, apples, berries, oranges etc)- preparing and storing quality protein sources unfortunately is not.

Eat smaller portion of your breakfast, lunch and dinner and consider using one of the below products as a snack between meals and even before bed so you have a "treat" that will eleveate your metabolism and repair your body between meals and in your sleep- AKA improve body tone.

My picks for a low cal, high protein (containing fast, med and slow), low carb (low sugar) and low fat are:

High end:

:clap: Gaspari Myofusion

Found it very cheap here:

http://www.bodypro.co.nz/product_info.p ... 328625d65c

:clap: Best taste and thickness on the market

Extra vitamins, digestives enzymes, good fats that assist fatloss (flax, safflower, CLA)

1 scoop = 25g Protein blend (meaning your appetite and toning continues from the moment you drink it for several hours after), 3g Good Fat, 5g Carbs (1g Healthy Fibre)

Medium end

\:D/ Inner Armour "Superquad" (Quad as in 4 types of sustained release proteins)

Very good taste, medium thickness

No extra bells and whistles

Best Value for Money

Cookies & Cream is my familys favourite flavour (even my 3 year old)

24g Protein, 5g Carbs, 2 Fat

Found it cheap here too

http://www.bodypro.co.nz/product_info.p ... cts_id=204

Hope this makes it easier to select products in the marketplace and toning goals for summer both achievable & sustainable.

[bar-belle]

Medium end

\:D/ Inner Armour "Superquad" (Quad as in 4 types of sustained release proteins)

Very good taste, medium thickness

No extra bells and whistles

Best Value for Money

Cookies & Cream is my familys favourite flavour (even my 3 year old)

24g Protein, 5g Carbs, 2 Fat

Found it cheap here too

http://www.bodypro.co.nz/product_info.p ... cts_id=204

Cheers Musclearmor... good advice...I am taking the Inner Armour and agree, good taste, mixability and value for $ from Bodypro.