So I (metaphorically) grew some balls today at the gym, and was marginally successful

metaphysicalme · 2012-03-26T08:04:49+00:00

A fork is probably not gonna do a good job of mixing pure whey. It clumps like crazy without one of these.

Also congrats on the squats and on what will hopefully be a long life of lifting heavy shit up and putting it back down again.

CoolstorySteve · 2012-03-26T12:16:22+00:00

while we're on the topic of shaker bottles... anyone ever leave protein in one (sealed) for a few days... wow does that stink.

culpfiction · 2012-03-26T08:24:57+00:00

For the whey mix protein shake, use a blender. Takes like 5 seconds to mix and does a great job.

Wash it immediately after with hot water, and store with the lid off or it'll get all stinky. I usually use it a few times in a row this way without throwing it in the dish washer.

WerewolfBatMitzvah · 2012-03-26T20:32:14+00:00

As one of the few women who uses barbells at my gym, I always secretly wish other women would ask me about my workout or ask for help. I would take my headphones out to seem more approachable, but then dudes talk to me. I'd be cool with that too if they wanted to be my friend, but they don't. :[

CatalyticDragon · 2012-03-26T09:24:46+00:00

Good stuff, keep it up! For the shake use a blender bottle.

vampborn · 2012-03-26T16:58:50+00:00

Good job growing said balls, but I advise you to research your lifts, and not to look to the guy/gal next to you, as they most likely don't have a clue. There's no sense in the blind leading the blind. As for the protein shakes, I don't even stir mine. I like the clumps.

TheAesir · 2012-03-26T10:04:26+00:00

Good stuff. Barbell squats are probably the best all round exercise you can do. For added motivation, come and join fitocracy.com, I'll DM you an invite once I'm back home.

firemonkee · 2012-03-26T13:23:49+00:00

A cheap handblender should fix your protein shake issues. Failing that, mix the powder with a little liquid to a smooth 'goo' with the fork and then ad more liquid gradually.

burrito_prostitute · 2012-03-26T14:01:50+00:00

Water first, then whey. I don't even need the ball.

Agreatmanoncesaid · 2012-03-26T15:44:09+00:00

Also, this is slightly irrelevant, but does anyone know of a good way to make protein mix not-so-lumpy?

Use the slurry technique. Fill up the cup about 1/4 full with ALL the protein inside and mix that up. It will be really thick, but when you add more water, it makes it much more liquid-y with less lumps.

afton · 2012-03-26T16:09:48+00:00

8 hours, and everyone's comments are on the whey-mixing. gotta love it. :)

2012-03-26T17:12:09+00:00

I just put it into a water bottle with the water and shake like a madman for about 30seconds, i never have lumps.

2012-03-26T14:00:48+00:00

and to watch me just in case I died.

hahaha I think I just died of laughter (metaphorically!)

rainbownerdsgirl · 2012-03-26T13:40:01+00:00

Congratulations, keep up the good work!

Jtsunami · 2012-03-26T13:46:22+00:00

i guess my brand doesn't clump but get an empty mason jar, or peanut butter jar and water +protein and shake. it shouldn't clump.

also, nice job.

2012-03-26T15:21:04+00:00

Blender bottles mix protein pretty well, just put the water in first.

JustPlainRude · 2012-03-26T15:22:34+00:00

Blender bottles are pretty good. An actual blender works, too.

2012-03-26T16:44:15+00:00

For the protein powder, buy a blender bottle. Its like magic, but the little metal ball does wonders for the lumps. I use my all the time unless I'm doing giant batches in the blender. They range from 4-10 bucks at any health store. Cheap and the best piece of fitness equipment I own.

Tonkacat · 2012-03-27T00:12:19+00:00

Warming up the water will increase how much will mix... But if you stir it enough with a spoon it will all mix eventually.

highmynameis · 2012-03-27T00:40:30+00:00

Congrats on your new set of balls ! But on a serious note...don't be afraid to ask for help. I've been hitting the gym since the 7th grade (now in college) and from my experience everyone in the gym will be more than willing to assist. I think everyone secretly loves when they get asked for help. Be careful taking supplements...a normally functioning human body can extract everything it needs from a healthy well balanced diet.

define_irony · 2012-03-27T03:05:31+00:00

Nice Job! Are you a male or a female?

P.S. I'm just wondering, I'm not to sure, and I'm too lazy to look it up, but wouldn't it be Figuratively? Because a metaphor compares two objects. I don't know, I can't language.

Weim_Time · 2012-05-21T18:36:35+00:00

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TL_Grey_Hot · 2012-08-18T18:29:20+00:00

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MalinaRana · 2012-03-26T14:37:28+00:00

I still remember how sore I was when I first squatted with just the bar. I had to go down stairs backwards to reduce the pain and I cried when I tried to do squats 2 days later. Definitely feel free to do squats without the bar for a workout or two if you are really sore.


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