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SuprSi · 19-09-2012 3:56pm

So my delivery arrived and I've just tried both the Lemon Cheesecake and Rhubarb & Custard and they're both delicious. I would definitely consider them more 'afternoon' shakes, as in they're very sweet tasting and may not suit first thing in the morning (Strawberry/Banana are better suited for this) but regardless, they're both great and I can't wait to try them again tomorrow!

It turns out that these two were voted to be kept on by MyProtein so Humbug and Peaches & Cream will no longer be stocked.

Katunga · 19-09-2012 10:27pm

I had a sample of myprotein latte and Mocha, both tasted very good. Ordered instant oats with it and the gave me a free shaker(the one with the ball good one).

SuprSi · 20-09-2012 10:00am

Are the Instant Oats any good? I'm looking for something to replace my daily 3 Weetabix that is maybe more filling, and from what I've read they're quite good if mixed with a protein powder.

Katunga · 20-09-2012 10:43am

SuprSi wrote: »

Are the Instant Oats any good? I'm looking for something to replace my daily 3 Weetabix that is maybe more filling, and from what I've read they're quite good if mixed with a protein powder.

I only have it with Vanilla whey protein tastes good with protein. Never had it by its self i'd say its not great by its self because it doesn't tasted as good as the whey protein alone.

john_cappa · 20-09-2012 4:59pm

SuprSi wrote: »

Are the Instant Oats any good? I'm looking for something to replace my daily 3 Weetabix that is maybe more filling, and from what I've read they're quite good if mixed with a protein powder.

They are just oats. No different to any raw oats you buy except they are ground to a powder.

Ice87 · 20-09-2012 8:53pm

What does everyone think of the VAT increase in the UK?

Will the increase in VAT affect the Irish site on MyProtein and can we expect more rises here in line with the UK also?

deadlybuzzman · 20-09-2012 9:32pm

Im raging, I go through 5kg a month. Ive scanned sites all over the shop for alternatives but none yet. I keep wondering is there a polish bulkpowders? or anywhere thats in the eurozone?

john_cappa · 20-09-2012 10:57pm

Ice87 wrote: »

What does everyone think of the VAT increase in the UK?

Will the increase in VAT affect the Irish site on MyProtein and can we expect more rises here in line with the UK also?

No protein in ireland already has VAT on it hence the higher Irish prices already. Uk prices will simply come inline with the irish ones now.

RobAMerc · 21-09-2012 2:30pm

john_cappa wrote: »

No protein in ireland already has VAT on it hence the higher Irish prices already. Uk prices will simply come inline with the irish ones now.

till we get a VAT increase in the budget anyway.

Gummy Panda · 21-09-2012 6:21pm

Only bulk whey is cheap in UK. Branded is expensive considering I paid €58 incl delivery to get a tub of Reflex peptide fusion. Now add 20%. Very expensive compared to here

dajaffa · 21-09-2012 9:08pm

Maximuscle is 40% off in Holland & Barrett in store and online: http://www.hollandandbarrett.ie/pages/product.asp?sid=111

Dka e80 · 22-09-2012 11:56am

dajaffa wrote: »

Maximuscle is 40% off in Holland & Barrett in store and online: http://www.hollandandbarrett.ie/pages/product.asp?sid=111

Still more expensive than other places even wit the 40 off

double GG · 22-09-2012 1:12pm

Gummy Panda wrote: »

Only bulk whey is cheap in UK. Branded is expensive considering I paid €58 incl delivery to get a tub of Reflex peptide fusion. Now add 20%. Very expensive compared to here

Yeah bulk whey is much cheaper there and I just ordered in another 5kg before October 1st for €41 then minus 10% discount code so just over €36 for 5kg of chocolate whey Fantastic deal!!. Delivery was €12 but considering I was ordering almost 22kg in total for a few mates the delivery was less than 3 quid each so €40 for 5kg of whey delivered!

Sangre · 22-09-2012 6:22pm

My myprotein pulse (pwo powder) has gone pretty lumpy, presumably due to moisture. Would this have any effect on it like creatine or is still ok?

grimloch · 23-09-2012 3:57pm

Sangre wrote: »

My myprotein pulse (pwo powder) has gone pretty lumpy, presumably due to moisture. Would this have any effect on it like creatine or is still ok?

Is it white lumps? I'd guess its the arginine, that stuff almost always goes a bit lumpy on me. I'd say its grand.

The Guvnor · 23-09-2012 7:25pm

double GG wrote: »

Yeah bulk whey is much cheaper there and I just ordered in another 5kg before October 1st for €41 then minus 10% discount code so just over €36 for 5kg of chocolate whey Fantastic deal!!. Delivery was €12 but considering I was ordering almost 22kg in total for a few mates the delivery was less than 3 quid each so €40 for 5kg of whey delivered!

Are you 100% on the €36 for 5kg? I'm just very :eek::eek::eek: That is well under current raw whey pricing and not just a bit but WELL UNDER.

Who was this with?

The lips · 24-09-2012 10:42am

Anyone use nutrition X products? I am looking at there weight gain Mass X. Two for the price of one on there website at the minute.

http://www.nutritionxstore.ie/clearance-sale

Gummy Panda · 24-09-2012 12:57pm

Myprotein must have messed up pricing. 5kg flavoured is now 65 euro

will56 · 24-09-2012 4:39pm

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Long may it last, hoping to put in another order before they change it

Orla K · 24-09-2012 5:10pm

There's 2x2.5kg bags for €55 with the code IMPACT
I've €15 to get me to over €100, I'm wondering will I get another 1kg bag or something else, I was going to get almond butter but they're all out.

Gummy Panda · 24-09-2012 5:35pm

Orla K wrote: »

There's 2x2.5kg bags for €55 with the code IMPACT
I've €15 to get me to over €100, I'm wondering will I get another 1kg bag or something else, I was going to get almond butter but they're all out.

I think its only 90 euro for free delivery

Orla K · 24-09-2012 6:02pm

Gummy Panda wrote: »

I think its only 90 euro for free delivery

Really? it's been ages since I've bought something so I couldn't remember, and I couldn't find it anywhere too.

I still have to add something that's €5 to get it to €90. I don't really use anything other than whey protein and almond butter, I don't want to get the peanut butter(goitogen)
I think it's going to have to be
7kg of whey protein(should last me ages!) 2x2.5kg bags 2x1kgbags
and two packets of almonds, which I'm going to attempt to make nut butter with.

double GG · 25-09-2012 8:59am

The Guvnor wrote: »

Are you 100% on the €36 for 5kg? I'm just very :eek::eek::eek: That is well under current raw whey pricing and not just a bit but WELL UNDER.

Who was this with?

http://www.superfit.co.uk/proform-sports-pro-form100-5kg.html

Bought 4. with 10% off with FB10.

john_cappa · 25-09-2012 12:03pm

double GG wrote: »

http://www.superfit.co.uk/proform-sports-pro-form100-5kg.html

Bought 4. with 10% off with FB10.

Hmmmmmm

As said its too cheap to have much whey in it!

qvsr46ofgc792k · 25-09-2012 3:46pm

john_cappa wrote: »

Hmmmmmm

As said its too cheap to have much whey in it!

Are you just guessing here or did you read the ingredients?
More protein and less fat and sugar then both
Reflex and myprotein!

john_cappa · 25-09-2012 3:52pm

Fernanda Uninterested Tentacle wrote: »

Are you just guessing here or did you read the ingredients?
More protein and less fat and sugar then both
Reflex and myprotein!

And you believe the declared info as fact? and you are comparing this product to what reflex blend that has soya in it???

As stated above the price they are selling it at is less than the cost whole sale of a kilo of whey. So unless they are getting it tubbed and labelled for free and then like selling it at a loss then yeah there is very little whey in it and an awful lot of soya (hence the high protein content).

qvsr46ofgc792k · 25-09-2012 4:04pm

john_cappa wrote: »

And you believe the declared info as fact? and you are comparing this product to what reflex blend that has soya in it???

As stated above the price they are selling it at is less than the cost whole sale of a kilo of whey. So unless they are getting it tubbed and labelled for free and then like selling it at a loss then yeah there is very little whey in it and an awful lot of soya (hence the high protein content).

Well I am generally going to believe the nutritional value I read at the back of packets yes.

But apologies I did actually misread your original post regading whey content. I was confusing it with protein.

Question though is spending an extra €30+ worth it to get supperrior whey? What is all that wrong with soya?

Gummy Panda · 25-09-2012 5:35pm

Fernanda Uninterested Tentacle wrote: »

john_cappa wrote: »

And you believe the declared info as fact? and you are comparing this product to what reflex blend that has soya in it???

As stated above the price they are selling it at is less than the cost whole sale of a kilo of whey. So unless they are getting it tubbed and labelled for free and then like selling it at a loss then yeah there is very little whey in it and an awful lot of soya (hence the high protein content).

Well I am generally going to believe the nutritional value I read at the back of packets yes.

But apologies I did actually misread your original post regading whey content. I was confusing it with protein.

Question though is spending an extra €30+ worth it to get supperrior whey? What is all that wrong with soya?

Supplement industry in UK has shown you shouldn't.

john_cappa · 25-09-2012 6:54pm

Fernanda Uninterested Tentacle wrote: »

Well I am generally going to believe the nutritional value I read at the back of packets yes.

But apologies I did actually misread your original post regading whey content. I was confusing it with protein.

Question though is spending an extra €30+ worth it to get supperrior whey? What is all that wrong with soya?

Nothing wrong with it IMO. As long as consumers are aware that it is part of the blend. As I said it is unfair to compare to any reflex product or MP product as there none similar.

I am not the biggest fan of it but it will become more and more common place as a protein source as whey prices creep up endlessly.

deadlybuzzman · 25-09-2012 11:44pm

john_cappa wrote: »

Nothing wrong with it IMO. As long as consumers are aware that it is part of the blend. As I said it is unfair to compare to any reflex product or MP product as there none similar.

I am not the biggest fan of it but it will become more and more common place as a protein source as whey prices creep up endlessly.

Protein Matrix Blend: (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate and Casein 90.23%), Cocoa Powder 6.00%, Chocolate Flavour 3.30%, Sucralose 0.47%. Suitable for vegetarians

Thats the ingredients list off that stuff, was all on for it until it struck me that it doesnt state exactly how much soy is in the 'matrix blend', could be 5% could be 90%.
Im really going to have to put more time and effort into eating meat, sigh.

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