Completely all natural

So I am about to compete in my second show in less than 2 weeks. Last time around I was spending like $300-$400/month on supplements. This time around I did it all with food. The only thing I supplemented was protein. So whey was the only thing I used other than food.

I am leaner, and more ripped than the last show. I dont know if it has anything to do with not taking supplements but I just wanted to test the facts. I wanted to see if these supplements were worth the money I was spending. In the off season I may do some form of creatine to bulk but thats about it.

Anyone else do a complete natural show without the aids of supplements?

I have dieted countless natural competitors, and they only use a good whey iso, and certain vitamins/minerals. Also, depending on the diet, some EFA. Glutamine is nice to have in there if they can afford it.

$400 is a lot to spend on supps. What's your grocery bill?

I actually have them use more stuff in the off season.

Cheers
Ron

Yes I use an EFA as well. I use Udo's in a shake everyday as well.

Grocery bill is not bad. The chicken is what costs me most of my money. Always looking for deals on chicken.

Kudos to you!! the only supp i use right now are glutamine,bcaa,chromium and whey.
I dont know,there is something about lifting without any supp..kinda like'' ey,look what ive done and i didnt need you!''

The supplements i use when i prepare for a natural show are 1.whey 2.multi. 3.EFA

How were you spending 400 bucks on supps a month?!?! Is that just using supps and no real food?

Whey, Multi, Fish Oil (EFA) thats it...maybe a preworkout drink if your energy levels are low (Superpump250)

Whey, Multi, cod liver oil, flaxseed organic, creatine, bcaa, leucine some more vitamins and minerals too. Don't think it worth buying that much supplements.

Whey, bcaas, glutamine, and creatine for now. In a month the creatine will be out.

the four main things are whey, glutamine, multis and creatine but i don't know if its still considered natural.. i've always wondered how much 'natural' bodyuilders actually rely on supplements and how their grocery bills look.