Basic multivitamin and creatine would be my minimum Cheap and covers the basics when diet isn’t perfect

Tracking macros taught me how much I was actually under eating Big eye opener

Oats with protein powder mixed in Cheap carbs and easy way to boost protein

I brought a friend for the first few weeks That made it easier

For newer lifters the gym can feel intimidating For experienced folks what helped you push through that early awkward phase Having a plan A coach Just time under the bar

Once I stopped chasing exact grams and focused on normal meals with protein it became easier to stay consistent

I tried melatonin for a while but I felt pretty groggy the next morning Now I stick with mag glycinate+a little ashwagandha way better for night-to-night recovery

I’m not a super huge believer in joint supplements but collagen + vitamin C helped me during deload weeks Could be placebo but I’m rolling with it

CLA + fish oil + caffeine works for me CLA seems to help with stubborn fat areas though it’s subtle Protein intake and training still do 90% of the work

2025 and mono is still the champ Five grams a day and call it a day Simple supplement that doesn’t need reinventing