Whenever people ask me for advice, I always stress the importance of consistency. While some people have the necessary discipline to be consistent with training and diets, many do not. That's where supplements come in. I occasionally struggle with consistency. During the past year, I would never have been able to eat that much protein from whole foods it only became possible with protein powders.
Supplements offer convenience, especially during hectic times.
Even on vacation, the shakes were easily stored on my carry-on luggage. Think of supplements as convenience foods that make meeting your nutritional needs easier and simpler. Had the gains been slower, I would have added Gain Fast to more drinks. Had I been gaining bodyfat too quickly, I would have cut back on the total number of protein grams I consumed from the drinks and eyed my carbs more closely. I hope my off-season supplement program gives you some ideas about how to make supplements work harder for you and give you that extra edge.