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Are you Layne Norton? Claim this pageNutrition scientist with a PhD in nutritional sciences and a professional powerlifter and coach. Founder of Biolayne, the Carbon Diet Coach app, and the supplement brand Outwork Nutrition; one of the most vocal advocates for evidence-based, no-hype nutrition and training.
Adherence over perfection: a sustainable calorie and protein target (about 0.7–1 g of protein per pound of body weight) tracked flexibly rather than a rigid 'clean' diet; progressive resistance training taken close to failure; and a short list of well-supported supplements — creatine, whey or casein protein, and caffeine.
Follow the evidence, not the trend: most results come from calories, protein, progressive overload, and consistency. Be skeptical of miracle claims, and judge every protocol by what the controlled research actually shows.
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Plant Protein | Chocolate | NOBULL Nutrition
Tastes great- both the chocolate and the vanilla. Stirs and shakes well. Tom Brady's brand. Subscribe for 30% off. 25G of Protein // 30 Servings per Pouch // Pea, Brown Rice + Pumpkin Blend // Formulated for Taste + Performance
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Wild Maui axis deer sticks: 10g protein, 55 calories, zero sugar
These are jerky-adjacent sticks made from wild-harvested Maui axis deer—leaner and denser in protein than beef. The Peppered variety delivers 10g protein in 55 calories with zero sugar, keto-friendly, and minimal ingredients (venison, salt, spices, cultured celery powder, citric acid in a beef collagen casing). They're shelf-stable and designed as an evening protein hit without the sugar crash.
Mateína's 12-pack yerba mate hits different than coffee—120mg caffeine, zero crash
Four cans each of Lemon Original, Mint Limeade, and Raspberry Yuzu. Air-dried organic yerba mate with 120mg caffeine per 355ml can, zero sugar, 20 calories. The blend of caffeine and theobromine (also in cacao) delivers a smoother, sustained lift without the jitters or hard crash of coffee—best sipped between 1pm and 4pm to avoid disrupting sleep.
BHB shot for evening clarity without the caffeine crash
Drinkable exogenous ketone (beta-hydroxybutyrate) in a 2.1 oz serving. Ketone-IQ claims ketones are 28% more efficient fuel than glucose for brain and muscle cells, though endurance data remains early-stage. The multiserving bottle lets you dose 1–3 shots daily. No sugar, no caffeine—useful for afternoon slumps or fasted work sessions if you want mental lift without stimulants.
Jacked Factory Creatine, 5gm per day
Jacked Factory's Creatine Monohydrate™ powder features 5,000 mg of unflavored, pure creatine monohydrate in every scoop. Creatine monohydrate remains the gold standard of creatine supplements, with hundreds of studies proving its effectiveness in athletes, bodybuilders, and gym-goers alike.
Momentous | Creatine Chews 150-Count
Delicious! Easy to take when on the road or at the gym. Five chews a day gets you to 5g, the dose that's actually been studied. Texture is firm and tart, closer to a Sweet Tart than a gummy. I started taking these on travel weeks when I don't want to pack a shaker. Muscle recovery case is the same evidence behind every creatine product and might be good for the brain too!
Lion's mane and chaga ground coffee for a steadier morning focus
Four Sigmatic's Focus blend mixes ground coffee with lion's mane mushroom and chaga, aiming for a smoother caffeine curve than straight coffee. 13 servings per 12oz bag (or 26 per 20oz), about $1.15–$1.46 per cup depending on size and subscription. Still caffeinated—keeps best to morning and early afternoon.
David Bronze Variety Pack: 20g protein, 150 cal, actually tastes like dessert
Eight bars split between Cookie Dough Caramel Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chocolate—engineered for the macro math, not whole-food purists. 20g whey/milk/egg protein per bar, zero sugar, third-party tested. Maltitol sweetener and collagen structure mean it reads more like candy than performance food, which is the point if you're short on protein budget but not calories.
Pure creatine monohydrate, 5g daily, micronized for cognitive + physical performance
Momentous delivers 99.8% pure creatine monohydrate (Creapure®) in a 90-serving jar—the consensus research dose of 5g daily to support strength, endurance, and cognitive function. NSF Certified for Sport, micronized for easy mixing, with no additives. Most users notice subtle improvements within 1–2 weeks; full muscle saturation around 3–4 weeks.
Orgain, Micronized Creatine Monohydrate, Unflavored, 1.48lbs
5g Creatine Monohydrate Per Serving Unflavored Vegan, No Dairy Banned Substance Tested For Performance Support
Creatine Capsules, 120 capsules
Each serving delivers 1,000 mg of creatine monohydrate, an amino acid derivative naturally found in meat and seafood that supports cellular energy production. The supplement comes in capsule form (120 capsules total, dosed at two capsules twice daily) and is gluten-free and non-GMO.
Orgain Collagen Peptides + Probiotics, Unflavored, 1.6 lbs
20g Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides +Probiotics 19g Protein 0g Sugar, 0g Carbs Unflavored I've found that it helps my nails and hair but can be expensive. Currently on sale.
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