While I always aim to get most of my nutrients and vitamins from whole foods, sometimes it isn’t always possible. The vitamins and supplements I take (with the exception of ALA and a multivitamin) I use to help me get extra nutrients that I need to keep going. For example, I eat a TON of eggs – we go through about 2 dozen a week on average – yet I have chronically low vitamin D levels. I eat more kale, spinach, and leafy greens than most people I know, combined, but my calcium is low and I’ve got weak bones. Moral of the story – whole foods are the best but vitamins and supplements are important to help fill the gaps.
Here is a list of what I use on a daily basis:
- BCAAS: I use these pre-workout since I workout fasted. Occasionally, I will use intra-workout for a tough workout and post-workout if I know I’m going to be insanely sore. I’m almost out of my current brand and I’m not in love with it. Any recommendations?
- Multivitamin: A good basic one to take
- Fish Oil: The above photo pretty much sums it up.
- ALA: My nutritionist recommended this to me to help with my horrendous insulin resistance, so I’ve been taking it for a few months.
- Vitamin D: I take a HUGE dose of vitamin D everyday – if I don’t, my levels get very low, very quickly.
- Calcium: Bad knees, foot fracture, and osteopenia means I’m taking these bad boys for life.
- Protein powder: I try to use my protein powder only post-workout and occasionally in a nighttime snack. I love my Sunwarrior but it’s not cutting it for recovery so I’m hoping to try a few other recovery powders and find one I like.
It seems like a lot to remember, and it is, but it’s become so routine now that I don’t even think twice about it. Plus, if I do forget, my body can tell and reminds me that forgetting them is not a good idea. Speaking of which, it’s about time to get some breakfast and take them. Happy Wednesday – one day closer to Friday – YES!
Tell me:
What supplements and vitamins do you take every day?
Fellow Crossfitters, what is your favorite recovery powder?
Tagged: bcaa, protein powder, supplements, vitamins, what i ate wednesday
I'm Gabby. A 24 year old gluten-free kitchen explorer, Crossfitter, and freelance recipe developer and food photographer sharing my life one recipe, workout, and photo at a time. 
I’m the same way with D!
So many people have low levels and dont know!!
So true! I didn’t know for a long time but now I make sure to get them checked regularly.
It is really interesting to see what supplements you take. I take some of the same stuff but it’s so hard to decide what I should/shouldn’t when there are so many options! I’ts nice to compare with someone else!
I agree! There are so many options out there, it gets tough to figure out what is best for your needs.
Fish Oil and Progenex for Protein..thats about it..makes a huge difference too.
I am hoping to try some Progenex samples in the next few days – I hear it’s good stuff!
I love that quote so much! I like Modern BCAA.
I take vitamin D3, fish oil, BCAAs, and protein. I’m still trying to find the right BCAAs myself, so please let us know if you find a brand you love. I’m using At Large Nutrition’s Nitrean+ protein powder now, but I’m switching back to Progenex Recovery after it’s gone.
Will do! It seems like good BCAAs ate hard to find.
I take an organic, whole food multivitamin and I just started taking fish 2x a day. My box is doing a paleo challenge right now and we get extra points if we take fish oil daily – I hope it helps!!
I also just bought Jay Robb’s whey protein powder to take after a workout. I haven’t tried it yet but I hope it tastes good and helps me refuel and repair my muscles. I’ll let you know how I like it!
I love fish oil – it is seriously amazing!