Dr. Halid's Supplement Philosophy

 

 

I used to think that supplements were the key, but they're not. Supplements are just supplemental. The key to achieving your goals is 70 percent diet, and the other part is exercise. Supplements will help you achieve those goals, but they won't do the work for you.

 

 

For the $100,000 Transformation Challenge, I initially started using creatine for the first 4-6 weeks, just to help with my energy. Because I'd been out of the gym for so long, I wanted to have a good amount of energy to actually complete a workout. Creatine is perferct for the job because it allows for more muscular energy per contraction (which means more strength and reps).

 

During my transformation I often drank whey protein. Whey protein is the most important supplement to take, in my opinion. Whether you are trying to build muscle or maintain it while cutting fat, whey protein will help. Also, I started using a pre-workout here and there when I was dragging myself to the gym, just to get a little more pep in my step. I also used slow-digesting casein at night, since I wasn't eating for a few hours. The slow release of protein helped to decrease muscle breakdown which is even more important when eating at a caloric deficit to cut fat.

 

I started using BCAAs, and I love them! They do so much for you. They give you energy for your muscle, but they also help prevent muscle breakdown, especially when you are exercising. I usually worked out late at night, so I didn't like to have supplements that had caffeine. That's why I really like the BCAAs. I was able to get a good, carb-free energy source, without it keeping me up at night.

 

Since winnining the transformation contest I have learned more about supplements and timing of taking them. I also have seen good results using my updated supplement stack which is described in detail below.

 

Typically, I look for supplements that are backed by research, do not include unnecessary ingredients, taste decent, and mix easily.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Halid's Supplement Stack