Making Your Own PWO Shake

Diet and Nutrition
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Before you throw up on my post, Surge is the BEST pwo shake that money can buy. I’ve noticed a great difference in my body since I started to use it 6 months ago. I don’t argue with that and that isn’t my point.

My question is, if you were stuck with the problem of being without Surge, what would you use to make a PWO shake? This is one of those lingering questions I had last night before I could fall asleep. I hate that…

I’m thinking stuff you could pick up at a grocery store. Taste doesnt matter. If I can drink Soy-Free Veg Protein Booster (stupid buy but I refuse to throw away) I can drink anything.

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Whats up bro.

Whenever I am strapped for cash I go out and buy a box of Carnation Instant Breakfast. They have like 30 grams of carbs, 9 grams of protein, a lot of vitamins, etc. I’ll throw a packet of that into my protein powder and mix it together. It’s a cheap but effective PWO shake and tastes excellent.

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[quote]bigblue244 wrote:
Whats up bro.

Whenever I am strapped for cash I go out and buy a box of Carnation Instant Breakfast. They have like 30 grams of carbs, 9 grams of protein, a lot of vitamins, etc. I’ll throw a packet of that into my protein powder and mix it together. It’s a cheap but effective PWO shake and tastes excellent.[/quote]

That’s a pretty damn good idea with the Carnation stuff, I just do the ole Gatorade/protein powder mix.

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Chocolate milk and lots of it.

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Chocolate milk with whey and BCAAs.

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2 scoops whey with milk, then 500mL gatorade, then 3 capsules BCAA’s

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Cow in either liquid or solid form :slight_smile:

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[quote]dl- wrote:
2 scoops whey with milk, then 500mL gatorade, then 3 capsules BCAA’s[/quote]

I second this. But milk makes me feel not too well while training, so I’d eliminate the milk and sip while training.

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[quote]bigblue244 wrote:
Whats up bro.

Whenever I am strapped for cash I go out and buy a box of Carnation Instant Breakfast. They have like 30 grams of carbs, 9 grams of protein, a lot of vitamins, etc. I’ll throw a packet of that into my protein powder and mix it together. It’s a cheap but effective PWO shake and tastes excellent.[/quote]

I’ve never heard of that one before. Good idea. Keep em coming. Thanks for the info.

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Wow, the Carnation is a great idea. I just checked and its made with milk solids, malto, and sugar, that’s perfect. I might start doing that.

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I know you wanted to hear mainly grocery store alternatives, but I wanted to point out that in a budgeting situation Grow! Premium Whey is an excellent choice.

$29.99 for FIVE pounds and you are receiving 30 grams of whey protein per scoop. PWO throw in some simple table sugar, mix in juice, or with any high glycemic carb, and bang there you go the best alternative in a non Surge environment.

In my opinion why screw around with Carnation or chocolate milk when this is just as affordable in the long run.

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I do make my own PWO Shake every single day…
24g Whey
24g Maltodextrin
24g Dextrose
5g Creatine

It’s not hard at all, and it is SO MUCH CHEAPER than buying any pre-made PWO shake.

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Where do you buy Maltodextrin & Dextrose?