The great grandiose of Golden Gain

Black_Label · 06-01-2009, 12:03 PM

On the outside the profile looks amazing for a post workout, or even an anytime product. The protein and carbs are good sources as well as some healthy fats, growth factors, and fruits/veggies.

The first thing you notice when you open your tub is this pretty awesome apple smell, it can fill a room pretty quick. Then next thing I noticed was the scooper had a thoughtfully long handle

Taste/Mixing
When you get into the bottle it is a good idea to shake it up a few times to get the ingredients and flavoring mixed around properly, mixing is not an issue at all really. Might get a few little tangy clumps that float up. After I had done that I found the taste that reminded me of granny smith apples with a bit of lemon on the them. The carbohydrates were pretty close to a pie crust as well. After a few days I found myself enjoying the taste over all. Today for example I got back from a rather long run and had the Golden Gains mixed and waiting with a few ice cubes in it. Pretty awesome after a hot run.

Stomach feel

Believe it or not this stuff sits lighter than my normal just when shake which is pretty strange considering the carbohydrate amount.
Also comparing to my ground oats and whey I make here this stuff is again pretty light. The carbohydrates are ground well and dont leave you feeling bloated.

Over all it is definitely worth trying. The ingredients and convenience are hard to beat.

Oh, and a yellow shake is sweet, I was tired of brown

bull.dogz · 06-01-2009, 12:28 PM

Awesome! Glad you like you it.

pu12en12g · 06-01-2009, 02:54 PM

Gotta love it !!

CONTROLLED LABS · 06-01-2009, 07:56 PM

hell yeah. glad you are enjoying it. have you tried any recipes?

christopher a · 06-01-2009, 08:05 PM

I've yet to see a better ingredient profile. It's a bit expensive, but worth the extra $.

CONTROLLED LABS · 06-01-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by christopher a

I've yet to see a better ingredient profile. It's a bit expensive, but worth the extra $.

its no more expensive than other popular post workout shakes.

christopher a · 06-01-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CONTROLLED LABS

its no more expensive than other popular post workout shakes.

Bear in mind, I'm comparing to Golden Finish, which had 5 more servings for the same price and was pretty much the only other PWO shake that I've ever used. I'll be on my 3rd tub of GGs pretty soon...it's real good stuff.

Chris

CONTROLLED LABS · 06-02-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by christopher a

Bear in mind, I'm comparing to Golden Finish, which had 5 more servings for the same price and was pretty much the only other PWO shake that I've ever used. I'll be on my 3rd tub of GGs pretty soon...it's real good stuff.

Chris

when it hits bb.com it will be about 3-4 dollars cheaper than golden finish, so its only slightly more expensive per serving, but you get so much more from each serving

BogusForLife · 06-02-2009, 12:12 PM

I had just completed my order for the CL advanced stack (which includes Golden Finish) since I didn't see Golden Gains listed on BB.com, when I received a link to GG on the Controlled Labs site where it's being sold (at a decent price might I add). How much of a difference in potential results will there be regarding the profiles of both? I'm kinda bummed that I was so hasty in making my purchase without searching further for GG (I was told it was really expensive on CL's site).

christopher a · 06-02-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BogusForLife

I had just completed my order for the CL advanced stack (which includes Golden Finish) since I didn't see Golden Gains listed on BB.com, when I received a link to GG on the Controlled Labs site where it's being sold (at a decent price might I add). How much of a difference in potential results will there be regarding the profiles of both? I'm kinda bummed that I was so hasty in making my purchase without searching further for GG (I was told it was really expensive on CL's site).

Take a look at difference in ingredients. Ggs includes the fruit and veggies, healthy fats, oat flour, etc. They are really 2 totally different products. Ggs on paper in clearly superior. What kind of longterm differences you personally will see from the two I don't know

BogusForLife · 06-02-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by christopher a

Take a look at difference in ingredients. Ggs includes the fruit and veggies, healthy fats, oat flour, etc. They are really 2 totally different products. Ggs on paper in clearly superior. What kind of longterm differences you personally will see from the two I don't know

Very good point. I might just buy it separately and stack it accordingly.

CONTROLLED LABS · 06-03-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BogusForLife

I had just completed my order for the CL advanced stack (which includes Golden Finish) since I didn't see Golden Gains listed on BB.com, when I received a link to GG on the Controlled Labs site where it's being sold (at a decent price might I add). How much of a difference in potential results will there be regarding the profiles of both? I'm kinda bummed that I was so hasty in making my purchase without searching further for GG (I was told it was really expensive on CL's site).

only 34 bucks on our site with the coupon code

Black_Label · 06-08-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CONTROLLED LABS

hell yeah. glad you are enjoying it. have you tried any recipes?

Such as? Got my attention now =P

This stuff is so good ice cold

bull.dogz · 06-08-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Label

Such as? Got my attention now =P

This stuff is so good ice cold

You have to try the cake and pancakes.

CONTROLLED LABS · 06-08-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Label

Such as? Got my attention now =P

This stuff is so good ice cold

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...t=golden+gains

some really good ones

Black_Label · 06-08-2009, 09:12 PM

Whoa pancake looks cool =P

I'll have to try a scoop in some oats too, that could be good

AlphaBrass01 · 06-09-2009, 05:00 AM

I love this stuff!!!

CONTROLLED LABS · 06-09-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Label

Whoa pancake looks cool =P

I'll have to try a scoop in some oats too, that could be good

that is my favorite recipe of the bunch so far. looking forward to more, so post them up in there as you discover them

MrAnaconda · 06-09-2009, 01:01 PM

Golden Gains Gstring wrestling FTW!

ZB126 · 06-09-2009, 02:01 PM

this stuff is amazing. i broke down and bought some at GNC... I'll admit though, its pretty damn expensive for a gainer with that few servings...

oh well. one scoop GG one scoop vanilla whey and one scoop WMS for longer lasting apple pie lol

JolietKev · 06-09-2009, 03:44 PM

GNC does not sell CL products where I live in Illinois. I asked and they never heard of it. I like GG also (ordered a tub with 50% off coupon), however it is too expensive. I will probably go back to shaking my own post drinks.

CONTROLLED LABS · 06-10-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ZB126

this stuff is amazing. i broke down and bought some at GNC... I'll admit though, its pretty damn expensive for a gainer with that few servings...

oh well. one scoop GG one scoop vanilla whey and one scoop WMS for longer lasting apple pie lol

its not really ma "gainer" its a postworkout or anytime meal and is priced competitively with other post workout products but has a much better profile

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Originally Posted by JolietKev

GNC does not sell CL products where I live in Illinois. I asked and they never heard of it. I like GG also (ordered a tub with 50% off coupon), however it is too expensive. I will probably go back to shaking my own post drinks.

if they dont have it, they can get it in. you can also get it from our site for 34 bucks a tub with the coupon

ZB126 · 06-11-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CONTROLLED LABS

its not really ma "gainer" its a postworkout or anytime meal and is priced competitively with other post workout products but has a much better profile

sure, i agree its more of a PWO but I guess I was just trying to say its a lot more calories than simply protein and creatine, you know, not a good idea if you are cutting

CONTROLLED LABS · 06-11-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ZB126

sure, i agree its more of a PWO but I guess I was just trying to say its a lot more calories than simply protein and creatine, you know, not a good idea if you are cutting

as long as you are not on a low carb diet, its perfect on a cut to replace a meal with