Supplements For A Better Bikini Body

Supplements are just that, a supplement to your daily nutrition. If you eat healthy and still need to add some protein or are looking for some great metabolism boosters, then you may benefit greatly from supplements. I get asked what supplements I take all the time, so here is a run down of the supplements I use and where to find them.

1. Protein

Vegan Protein
I am allergic to wheat and dairy and don't eat meat so I rely on shakes to achieve my daily protein needs. I am not a vegan ( I eat eggs and some seafood) but since I can't have dairy, I use vegan protein. My two favorites right now are Sunwarrior CLASSIC Blend (not the warrior blend, the warrior blend tastes like poo) and Rawfusion. I buy both of these at bodybuilding.com. 

Sunwarrior (bodybuilding.com)

Rawfusion (bodybuilding.com) I use peanut butter fudge. This is my favorite. 

Whey Protein
If dairy isn't an issue or you just want a regular whey protein, I highly recommend Giant Sports Delicious Protein found at GNC or Cellucor's Cinnamon Swirl Protein.

Giant Sports (GNC.com) or local store. My husband and I use the one at 2295 Townelake Parkway Woodstock GA 30189 and the outlet store at the new Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta: 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock GA 30188. I love these guys at the outlet store because they really know Sports Nutrition. Some of them are even fellow competitors. If you are one of my local followers, head over to one of these stores and show them some love. 

Cellucor (GNC)

Protein Treats

When I am in the mood for something a little more filling, I make a protein mugcake. I am obsessed with them! Recently, my friend and fellow competitor Alex ( you will probably be hearing about her a lot because we share tips), told me that she adds her psyllium husk to her mugcake and I had to try it- Amazing. It made the cake so much fluffier and filling, not to mention it has ended both of our bloating and stomach problems. Hello flat tummy!!!! Note: The GNC Psyllium Husk Powder is the only one that I have tried that works this well in the recipe.

Psyllium Husk (GNC)

Flat Tummy Protein Mugcake
1 scoop protein powder
1 1/2 tsp GNC Psyllium Husk Powder ( Alex uses 3 tsp of psyllium, I halved it so I could enjoy another cake later in the day as the serving size is 3 tsp a day)
1 packet of stevia
3 tablespoons liquid egg white (to equal 1 egg)
Enough water to form a "batter"

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Slowly add the water last until you reach a batter like consistency. If you use a vegan protein it will be fairly thick and that is ok. Spray a coffee mug with a non-stick spray and put the batter into the mug. Microwave for a minute and a half and viola. A yummy "cake" without the sugar and carbs. You will thank me for this I promise.

2. Preworkout

Most days I can get it done without a preworkout but other days I can't. When I can't, I use a preworkout. Here are my favs:

Cellucor N0 (GNC)

Love love love this product because it has no creatine and that is good news for someone like me who holds tons of water weight. Yay! Thanks Cellucor. I highly suggest this one for women so you don't bloat with the creatine but everyone is different. If you don't notice any water retention with creatine use, then I would reccommnend their C4 as well!

EVP (Bodybuilding.com)

This is a non-caffineated preworkout and I loved it, except when I needed energy. The added glutamine aided in my quick recovery.

Green Tea Extract (GNC)

Yep, I said it. This was one of my go to cardio pre-workouts. I noticed a huge difference in the calories that I burned (using my Polar FT4 heart monitor) when I took this prior to my cardio sessions. I took 1 before cardio and one in the afternoon.

3. Post Workout

Cellucor BCAAs (GNC)

This can be use pre, intra, or post workout but I use it post to help my muscles recover as I am typically heading to do some cardio or jiu jitsu after most of my workouts. 

Glutamine (GNC)

I could not live without my glutamine. I take 1 serving immediately after workouts and again just before bed. I use GNC's 5,000 mg Glutamine Powder. You can't beat the price and it mixes so well.

4. Daily Supplements

GNC Women's Ultra Mega Active (GNC)

CLA (GNC)

2 with breakfast and 2 with dinner ( I took more during comp)

DIgestive Enzyme 2 with breakfast, lunch, and dinner ( I use a dairy free version from wholefoods but used a different one during comp)

Spirulina (GNC)

 3 tablets on an empty stomach in between meals 1 and meal 4. 

Psyllium Husk (mentioned early) 

Now that you know what I use, you can try a few of them from the list. Supplements can definitely break the bank so start with a few and work from there. If I had to pick a few that I couldn't live without it would be my protein, glutamine, BCAA, CLA, and preworkout. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email me at carrottopbikinibottom@gmail.com. Happy Supplementing!!!!!!