Are these supplements worth my hard earned money?

[ADDYBOY2020]

whatsup. im an ectomorph and i recently got obsessed with bodybuilding. i have been very consistent in my training and reaching my daily caloric surplus for about 8 months now. ive added about 20lbs to my frame and im still under 12% bodyfat.

problem is that my diet is lacking diversity in different foods. every meal is the exact same or slightly different. brown rice with meat(chicken,fish,beef,eggs etc). ya EVERY meal... breakfast lunch and dinner. im still young so i only eat what my mom cooks. i barely eat any fruits n veggies or any other foods. i occasionally eat junk food to reach my caloric surplus but not to often. protein and creatine are the only supplements im taking atm. i think my diet is very unbalanced in nutrients?

im in uni and have a part time job so i dont got too much money to spend. i was wondering if a multivitamin, fish oil, bcaas or any other supplements are worth my money, and if so which ones? i know these supplements are NOT essential in building muscle, but will i notice a big difference adding these supplements to my diet? whenever i do research on this topic i just find mixed opinions on them either being a complete waste of money, or an essential in fitness.

will i notice a big difference adding these supplements to my diet in my situation? or is it not worth my hard earned money?

[AMeyer9]

whatsup. im an ectomorph and i recently got obsessed with bodybuilding. i have been very consistent in my training and reaching my daily caloric surplus for about 8 months now. ive added about 20lbs to my frame and im still under 12% bodyfat.

problem is that my diet is lacking diversity in different foods. every meal is the exact same or slightly different. brown rice with meat(chicken,fish,beef,eggs etc). ya EVERY meal... breakfast lunch and dinner. im still young so i only eat what my mom cooks. i barely eat any fruits n veggies or any other foods. i occasionally eat junk food to reach my caloric surplus but not to often. protein and creatine are the only supplements im taking atm. i think my diet is very unbalanced in nutrients?

im in uni and have a part time job so i dont got too much money to spend. i was wondering if a multivitamin, fish oil, bcaas or any other supplements are worth my money, and if so which ones? i know these supplements are NOT essential in building muscle, but will i notice a big difference adding these supplements to my diet? whenever i do research on this topic i just find mixed opinions on them either being a complete waste of money, or an essential in fitness.

will i notice a big difference adding these supplements to my diet in my situation? or is it not worth my hard earned money?

Get more fruits and veggies and your problem is solved. As far as the second bolded, no not really. Don't rely on supplements to make up for big gaps in nutrition

[JoeTinpan]

whatsup. im an ectomorph and i recently got obsessed with bodybuilding. i have been very consistent in my training and reaching my daily caloric surplus for about 8 months now. ive added about 20lbs to my frame and im still under 12% bodyfat.

problem is that my diet is lacking diversity in different foods. every meal is the exact same or slightly different. brown rice with meat(chicken,fish,beef,eggs etc). ya EVERY meal... breakfast lunch and dinner. im still young so i only eat what my mom cooks. i barely eat any fruits n veggies or any other foods. i occasionally eat junk food to reach my caloric surplus but not to often. protein and creatine are the only supplements im taking atm. i think my diet is very unbalanced in nutrients?

im in uni and have a part time job so i dont got too much money to spend. i was wondering if a multivitamin, fish oil, bcaas or any other supplements are worth my money, and if so which ones? i know these supplements are NOT essential in building muscle, but will i notice a big difference adding these supplements to my diet? whenever i do research on this topic i just find mixed opinions on them either being a complete waste of money, or an essential in fitness.

will i notice a big difference adding these supplements to my diet in my situation? or is it not worth my hard earned money?

don't get bored with success. adding 20 lbs while staying that low in bodyfat % is a great thing to accomplish. stick with whats working for you right now and listen to what AMeyer told you.

[2011fastford]

not really man... you need REAL FOOD

[faipdeooiad]

not really man... you need REAL FOOD

Rich Piana, dat u breh?

[mtownballer20]

Supplements won't aid you very much if you're diet isn't on point.

[KwayZee]

Supplements won't aid you very much if you're diet isn't on point.

This.

Check out the Nutrition section stickies. Multi, fish oil, and creatine would be good first choices though.

[Madevilz]

rich piana, dat u breh?

it's the best scenario god dammit.

[MidnightHawk]

Somebody once said you can't out supplement a bad diet, and they were right. Get a good diet with real food, train hard, push and pull a lot of heavy weight, sleep, and grow. Then add supplements you need to reach whatever your goal may be.

[Universal Rep]

will i notice a big difference adding these supplements to my diet in my situation? or is it not worth my hard earned money?

All companies will take your hard earned money. Only a rare few might actually return it, no questions asked, if you aren't 100% satisfied. Universal and Animal is one of those few. It's a way of standing behind the products and a way to build trust with the consumer.

Will you see or feel a big difference using some of the products you mentioned? Only if you have some really bad nutritional gaps. For the most part, many supplements are nothing more than insurance to help gaps in your diet or nutritional goals.

[Misctake7]

Get your diet worked out first before looking to supplements. A multi and fish oil will help, but not if your diet is lacking. Supplements cannot counter act a lacking diet.

[llahhsoj]

I would fix your diet first especially since you don't have a lot of extra money.

[PatrickValo86]

Get your diet worked out first before looking to supplements. A multi and fish oil will help, but not if your diet is lacking. Supplements cannot counter act a lacking diet.

This!!! All of this!!!

Also, the amount of people that I meet that do not eat green veggies or even fruit blows my mind

[Big.Jazayrli]

I would almost always take fish oil and creatine, if on a really tight budget you could limit it there.

I don't think I could live without caffeine

[faipdeooiad]

it's the best scenario god dammit.

Y'know? Goddamit, right babe? Shiit

[ADDYBOY2020]

i concluded that i wont buy any new supplements yet.

but am i missing anything else important in my diet besides fruits n veggies? my new diet would just be 1 protein shake daily, brown rice, greens, and meats every meal 5 times a day. i know nothing about macros as i am new to dieting as my only focus before was getting enough calories a day. but now that i can reach my caloric surplus np i feel like i can improve some more

[faipdeooiad]

Head to the nutrition section and learn about macros

[SkyFlight23]

All companies will take your hard earned money. Only a rare few might actually return it, no questions asked, if you aren't 100% satisfied. Universal and Animal is one of those few. It's a way of standing behind the products and a way to build trust with the consumer.

Will you see or feel a big difference using some of the products you mentioned? Only if you have some really bad nutritional gaps. For the most part, many supplements are nothing more than insurance to help gaps in your diet or nutritional goals.

Beautifully said.
Get your diet in check.

[B Con]

I would fix your diet first especially since you don't have a lot of extra money.

^^^THIS^^^

Diet and training above all else.

[ewolf2]

Take a look at the nutrition section. No need for supplements if your diet is good.