GIBSON6594

It depends on your diet and routine. If you workout really hard, most of that 5 pounds can be muscle. If not most can be water.

spc425

+1. I found when I ate clean but upped my calories, my gains were solid. However I also found that when I upped my calories and ate anything, my gains weren't as good.

Dem1K

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definitely depends on your diet, but in general, most people will see 3-5 pounds of water weight within the first month of taking creatine...

TS_eXpeed

Started a workout routine today and am using No Xplode and Cell Mass.

Definitley getting the gassy side effects, but they seems manageable. Mainly burping.

Dem1K

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Well I just started back in the gym after a 10 month break. Got back on my fish oil (Carlson's), Controlled Labs Orange Traid (Multivitamin), Controlled Labs Purple Wraath, Controlled Labs Green Magnitude, & Controlled Labs GlycerGrow. Already I'm feeling better, I just better hope I stick to my routine!

TS_eXpeed

Can someone recommend a good protein supplement?

Dem1K

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ON Gold Standard 100% Whey (Extreme Milk Chocolate is the SHITTTTTTTT!!!!)

GIBSON6594

TS_eXpeed

Thanks!
I'll check it out.

Dem1K

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I've also heard great things about Dymatize Elite Whey . It's cheaper than ON, but I can't get enough of my Extreme Milk Chocolate

TS_eXpeed

Ordered a 5lb from Amazon yesterday. On the truck for delivery to my apt right now.

I signed up for a trial of Amazon Prime, so I only had to pay $4 for overnight shipping.

Dem1K

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Legit son

TS_eXpeed

Agreed.

Went ahead and tried some of it this afternoon.



Mad props on the flavor suggestion. EMC is GOOOOOOD. Especially considering its just a protein supplement.

Dem1K

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All day baby , glad you like it! You'll grow to LOVE IT. Shit is Nequik status to me.

VoLLy

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Just started:

- ON Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein (yes extreme milk chocolate is awesome, i also got delicious strawberry)
- Omega 3-6-9
- AgroLabs Naturally Acai Xtra

Mach30SiR

Thanks for the replys on the Creatine, I cycled off, and lost defination and weight. Guess that shit actually works.

I've been using Dymatize Elite Whey for a little while now, Isolates only, and it tastes great! I'd put it on par with ON.

Etohprn247

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Can someone (ahem me) thats lactose intolerant take this Gold 100% whey protein shake without running to the toilet? I don't wanna fart or skid without me knowing with girls running about can be imbarrasing. lol

I take Rice and Eggs
-Muscle Milk <---taking alot of this MM yet still lose weight?
-Rice and eggs
-Purple wrath but this stuff makes me wanna VOMIT! And it ITCHES.
-Rice and eggs
-Rockstar energy drink before and after workout seriously if I don't take it I usually yawn and sleep for split seconds in the gym.
-trying to bulk up but got fast metabolism esp when I stopped drinking 11months ago.
-amongst other things I take but not legal.

-wanting to try nanoVapor for motivation/drive. I always feel TIRED.

wasupdog

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muscle milk should definitely be helping you gain weight since it has a lot of fat and is a meal replacement, especially if you aren't taking the light version.

optimum nutrition's whey has some sort of recipe that's friendly towards people that are lactose intolerant so it shouldn't have the same effect as drinking milk. i'm lactose intolerant too and i'm ok with they whey but the casein gives me gas sometimes. i mix it with soymilk. try drinking mm or whey protein right before and after you work out to build muscle and get the maximum benefit of your workout. it's especially important to drink it right after you work out since the body will metabolize the protein more efficiently. if you're looking to gain weight try taking as many grams of protein as your weight in pounds every day.

hANDYcaptd

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For you guys who take Creatine, powder? Does anyone take the pill?

Dem1K

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<---Powder

Ha, does anyone take the pill?

hANDYcaptd

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Haha...I was going to edit that...

Pill form!

Dem1K

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Mmmmhmmm

Why, what are you considering / what are you taking?

TS_eXpeed

I hate lacking patience.

I've noticed that I've been getting stronger, but I can't hardly tell any difference body wise. Lol. Granted, I've only been working out for about 5-6 weeks , I just hate feeling like you haven't gone very far.

I've changed my diet quite a bit, but I think I can still buckle up on it a little more though.

GIBSON6594

The difference is probably more there than you think. It's hard when you see yourself everyday.

And yea, 5 weeks is not that much time. You will see changes if you do it right.

Dem1K

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^---Very true.

The first couple months, a considerable amount changes, but it's hard for you to really notice. Guaranteed other people have told you something like..."you're looking bigger/more fit/etc." Just keep at it man

TS_eXpeed

Thanks.
As much as I hate to admit, I know it just takes time and hard work. Just glad I'm starting now.


I was reading on a page or two back about cycling. I planned on cycling the creatine I'm taking. Do yall cycle your NO supplement as well?

hANDYcaptd

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Well I'm trying to gain weight, good weight.

I started running about 4 months ago to build some endurance. Then about 5 weeks in, I started weight training. For the last month, I've been taking ON Whey Protein to help recovery.

I've been getting stronger, and I definitely see more definition in my muscles. But size has only increased slightly. And I've lost 7 lbs in that 4 months.

I'm considering taking Creatine and possibly a Multivitamin. Do you guys think it'll help gain weight?

GIBSON6594

NO is a protein, no need to cycle it. Take as much as you can, without overdoing it.

Dem1K

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The only thing to worry about is if it's got caffeine or not.

spc425

From numerous attempts at bulking, I've found this method to work the best (note everyone is different and this works best for me):

1 - Determine your maintenance calories and macros (% of proteins, carbs, fats)

2 - To bulk increase between 300 - 500 calories daily (hopefully from quality food sources)

3 - Keep the regimen and see how your body reacts (are you getting and keeping decent gains, are you putting on too much fat, etc)

4 - Adjust as needed...ex - If you get decent gains with little fat, bump the calories again

The key (for me once again) to gaining and keeping good weight is slow and steady. Adding creatine will also help. In terms of a multi, I've always been a believer you should be taking some type anyway in addition to additional C and fish oil. But that's just me.

Dem1K

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I definitely recommend a multi, as there are quite a few great ones out there (personally I take Orange Triad by Controlled Labs), as well as fish oil. I've tried quite a few and hands down, Carlson Fish Oil is the shit, and tastes great. Not to mention I have never ONCE had fish burps with Carlson. I also recommend you jumpin' on creatine as it'll help your bulking regimen, and help add to strength.

hANDYcaptd

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Thanks guys, I'll look into ordering some.

Dem1K

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IF -- you're going to get creatine mono, get one that is micronized. My off-day creatine is AST Micronized Creatine ...

http://reviews.bodybuildingforyou.co...d-creatine.htm

Imabeast31

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Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60
Creatine
.. The amplified shit really works well.. ive went up in nearly everything and i also play college basketball jumping a whole lot higher .. which is mostly what i bought it for

trojanman10984

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is that stuff on bodybuilding.com? wheres the best place to get it?

Dem1K

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Yeah it should be. Many places carry ON 100% whey, but not sure if they have the EMC in stock. You can check bb.com, 1fast400, or others.

trojanman10984

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im bit of a noob at taking suppliments...always worked out without any...my question is,
do you recommend taking anything else? i wanna build muscle

TS_eXpeed

I got a 5lb from amazon for a decent price.

TS_eXpeed

Switched over from NO-Xplode to White Flood just for shits and giggles.

Tried it for the first time on Saturday.
Seems to work pretty damn good. Tastes like ass, but chugging for a few seconds seems to be worth it.

paz840

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I've been taking WF for about 3-4 weeks now, and I like it much better than NO-Explode.

I take the capsules instead of the powder though, so I can't comment on the taste.