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First time Infinit user

henrysaccohenrysacco
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I'm about to try Infinit for the first time and wanted to ask if there was anything i should keep in mind before customizing and ordering my first batch.

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  • Steve WestSteve West
    Start with a phone interview... well worth the time. Sets you up with great product that is very close to what you need/works for you. I only made some minor changes to mine after my first batch (less protien, more caffeine).
  • Steven FordSteven Ford

    The big thing was when I got mine was the flavor, it did not have much when I first tried it. Called and spoke to them and he stated just give it a try at first and if you still don't like it we will redo. I thought the flavor was lacking until I was using for a long ride and by the end it was just right, they make it mild so its not like gatorade where 2 hours in and you want something else.

    Other issue is foaming, but no real biggie.

     

    Call them they will walk you through the whole process and answer any questions.

     

    Good Luck

  • henrysaccohenrysacco

    I can understand not wanting it to be too strong, especially if it is warm out.

    I'll give them a call and go from there.

    Thanks!

  • penlynwilsonpenlynwilson
    BTW - it is the protein that makes it foam. . .
  • Nate ParadyNate Parady
    For my first order I started with the EN baseline nutrition guidlines of having 250 cals and 500 Mg of sodium per hour. I assumed I would only drink 1 serving per hour. I kept the protein really low but still getting 1-2 grams per protein per serving. I think I might drop the protein next time. I dialed the flavor down to the first notch on the slider bar knowing I was going to concentrate it.
    This worked for me out of the gates.
    I did not do the phone call with them...
  • henrysaccohenrysacco

    Thanks @Nate and @Penny.

    I will definitely drop the protein. I've tried other products that contain it and it never agreed with me.

  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    I started with protein in mine too, but dropped it. It did not quite sit right in my stomach, foamed, and tasted/smelled a little too funky.
  • Tyler RobinsonTyler Robinson
    I'm a bit late to the party to be chiming in, but +1 on dropping the protein. I tried it in my last batch and it didn't seem to provide much benefit but definitely increased the burp (and other gaseous expulsion..) factor. Plus, it's a pain in the butt waiting for the stupid foam to go down enough to top up your bottle before you head out....
  • henrysaccohenrysacco

    Thanks Tyler!

  • Bob IrwinBob Irwin
    The protein works well for me. Used to use perpetuem with 5gm per serving - dropped it to 4 with the infinit. That works well for me on the bike. I use whatever is available on the run - including coke which i seem to need near the end.
  • Jeff UnruhJeff Unruh
    I am a 2g of Protein - so far OK. I am on the high side at 279 Cal and just under 500mg of sodium. I am suprised how much I enjoy the lemon lime - even when warm.

    I am debating dropping the protein next time as well and thinking about caffeine. For anyone using caffeine - how much are you using? Noticing much of a difference if your earlier mixes didn't have it?
  • henrysaccohenrysacco

    @Jeff, caffeine is extremely helpful to me, but i dont plan to include it in my mixture. Although i am a first time user, i only expect to use Infinit during the bike and I wouldnt want the caffeine at that point. 

    I have no idea if this is true or not, but the times when i've used caffeine on the bike, it seemed to diminish the helpful effects during my run. IOW, i felt like consuming caffeine on the bike "and" the run seemed too much for my body to handle.

  • Scott AlexanderScott Alexander
    I've got 273cals per serving, 469mg of sodium, 0 caffeine (it tears up my stomach) and 3.62g of protein per serving...I only use 50% strength tho (1 scoop as opposed to 2).

    I used Accelerade before Infinit, so I'm used to the protein and it keeps me full-er.
  • penlynwilsonpenlynwilson
    @Jeff: I put caffeine in my run mix and noticed a huge difference in my marathon training. Just felt more mentally engaged.
  • Steve WestSteve West
    For IMLP, both RR's and most long rides:

    Per serving:
    300 cal
    380 mg Na
    2 g protien
    20 mg caffeine

    For LP and 1 hot day RR I got 100% of servings for 1st 56 miles, then about 80% of servings for final 56 miles.

    The caffeine for me is not so as a stimulant but to avoid caffeine withdrawl headaches.... (I'm a caffeine junky).

    No GI issues on the bike or on the run. Now I use it on any ride over 2 hours - great stuff!
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