though this brand offers the best design and performance, this may not be ideal if you are tight on the budget at the moment. a portable case, yes, not that useful. just make sure you measure out each serving so you know what you're putting in your body. if i do those things, they will lay a foundation for the other things. like a piece of you was being ripped from your soul and a hole was being left behind. i think the first is probably more likely, but could be either. ...because of the personal touch and the great customer service. 