JahWobble

This is a very bad idea, You need to eat substance and get sufficient Carbs to match your protein Intake. You need the Carbs to keep the excess Protein from turning to fat. You also want the Carbs to give you energy to be able to workout to your full potential. You need to eat more carbs and some substance. I understand your trying to lose weight, but eating less is not going to help you achieve that, you just need to eat well-balanced meals. 2 protein shakes with 1 meal a day is a very unhealthy diet. This will cause your body to store more fat and have less energy.

TS_eXpeed

^^^
What he said.

I hate cars

It's not a protein powder, it contains pretty much everything I would need in a meal including some carbs and fat. I've dropped 7lbs since I last posted here. I look a lot bigger but I'm lighter. The fat is dropping off very quickly but the muscle is staying. Strength is way up, everything is going very well. I may just make it in time for summer.

I see too many people being too conservative and worried about caloric intake not being enough but in my experience it's better to err on the low side than the high side.

I'm not trying to argue at all, I know you're trying to help, but this diet is working very quickly with no sides as of yet.

TS_eXpeed

So I'm taking 3 of Controlled Labs supps right now...

Green Magnitude, White Flood, and Purple Wrath.

I did my P90x workout tonight....and I'm split between what my results were from. I mean...P90x is a HARD ASS workout. And tonight is Chest & Back...the toughest non-aerobic workout IMO. Tonight I did a LOT more reps than last week when I did it. I don't know if it's more just me getting stronger...or maybe adding Purple Wrath (which I started taking last Wednesday) really gave me a bigger boost? I also noticed on ABX after C&B I could do noticeably more reps than last time I did it (Friday).

I'm not exactly sure yet. I'll hold off judgement...but I can't help but think that Purple Wrath definitely gave me an added boost of energy.

brizey

Just ordered some ON whey EMC. Hope it is good as you guys say!

Amazon prime is a no brainer for me. I order nutrition stuff, electronics, hair products for me and the wifey, and all sorts of stuff all the time from amazon. Probably 20 to 30 things a year at the least, so the $80 works out to $4 or less for second day shipping. Kick ass. (Its $3.99 for overnight by the way, not $2).

hANDYcaptd

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Question for those taking multivitamins, specifically CL OrangeTriad...

They recommend taking 3 pills, 2x a day. I know this multi is for serious athletes. I lift at the gym 2-3 times a week, and usually play some basketball 1-2 times a week. And I'm going to get back to running once a week.

Do you guys think I could take 2 pills, 2x a day. Or should I go with their recommended dosage?

TS_eXpeed

Honestly...you could probably just take 1.
They 'recommend' that...but my guess is the extra amount absorbed is trivial, and they just want you to go through the bottle faster so you can buy more.

I'm no dietician though....so maybe someone else can make a better suggestion.

I would say don't take more than 2.

hANDYcaptd

iTrader: (5)

That's what I'm thinking too. Some of the %DV are in the hundred and even thousands.

Thanks for the input. I think I will just do 1.

I'll see if anyone else has thoughts.

Papa_Sean

Man, some of you guys take a lot of supplements. Isnt anyone scared of future kidney and liver problems? I work out 4-5days a week, take Mega Men multivitamins pretty much everyday and Cito gainer protien shake once in a while

JahWobble

I don't think a lot of the people on here even understand what taking all these supplements will do to them....
If it's legal, it can't be bad for you!

bgsm1th

Yes. Especially with only one kidney. That's why I only take half the recommended dosage, I only take one supp at a time, and I only take them for 2 weeks at a time, then go clean for 2 weeks, etc.

I just had a physical with complete blood work and my kidney function showed normal, so I'm not too worried with my current regimen but I wouldn't go all out like some on here.

hANDYcaptd

iTrader: (5)

Only multi for me...

emceeR

Liquid Beef Aminos
Scivation Xtend
Scivation Vasapro
Protein Pwder
150mg test cyp every 4 days
250 iu HCG every 4 days

I hate cars

I know you're joking but I think we're at an all time high for the sheer number of terrible products out there. There is so much crap out there it's sickening to look at. Made up ingrediants, false statements, pure marketing, nothing more.

I'm admittantly on Anavar but compared to what's out there legally, the anavar is very mild and safe, it works, and it's been thoroughly researched by the medical community and athletes. I decided to do it because I'm done with competition and I would never have cheated. Now that it's just for myself I wanted to try it for 6 weeks. So far amazing results. My weight has remained more or less the same but the bodyfat is coming off at an amazing rate. Strength is amazing. Forget all of these so called fat burners and legal but dangerous steroids with fancy names. The day has finally come that most of the old illegal stuff is safer.

ali.ahmed

Can anyone recommend a good fish oil capsule?

Mr. Maker

iTrader: (4)

what is the best whey powder on the market..?

TS_eXpeed

I recommend (which I got from recommendation from other members here) Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey.

Extreme Milk Chocolate is DAMN good!

Mr. Maker

iTrader: (4)

thanks^^after a finish my body fortress whey i might try it..

TommySalami

Used to be just taking creatine but I got some stuff of bodybuilding.com recently.

Now I'm taking:
Optimum 100% whey
Animal Pak multi vitamin (12 pills in each pack, lol)
NO Shotgun for pre-workout
Optimum creatine monohydrate

and the best supplement....FOOD!

I've been eating way more during the day, every two hours and drinking over a gallon of water daily, and my strength has shot up tremendously. I'm 6'3'', 190 and my goal is to be around 240 lbs. Two years ago I weighed only 150.

I used to take animal pump pre-workout and that stuff was amazing, but it's like 8 pills to take and I didn't want to add those to the other 12 I'm taking already.

TS_eXpeed

Damn.
Nice gains man!

I'm very similar to that right now. I'm 6'3, and about 203 right now.
I really started working out hard and changing the way I have been eating since March. And since then I've been refining my diet even more and right now I'm eating better than I ever have. The only little bit of a problem I think I may have still is not eating enough for gaining. I haven't been weighing myself until just a few weeks ago, so I can't exactly say if my routine is working. Especially since I've only been pushing for a few months.

I'd eventually like to get up around 240-250. It'll take a good long while, but I'm up for it.

MikeCLS6

Gaspari SuperPump250-the fruit punch taste great!
Gaspari Size-On V2 PreContest
Gaspari Myofusion(strawberries n cream)
Orange Triad

Ive also tried some test boosters like Mass Fx with Hyperdrol

Mizouse

man so i just started taking that GNC mega men sport..

holy crap it makes it look like im pissing lemon lime gatorade!

mcflyguy24

I take:
Optimum nutrition opti-men multi-vitamins
GNC triple strength fish oil (twice a day when I work out, once on non workout days)
Optimum aftermax post work out (40g carbs, 40g whey concentrate, 5g creatine, 5g glutamine)
Body Fortress whey isolate (it's cheap but isn't bad) 1.5 scoops= 45g whey isolate

I am thinking of taking some sort of pump product pre-workout not sure what though. I had a sample of C4 and that shit got me moving and left me feeling all tingly lol.

WdnUlik2no

I mainly take body fortress whey protein, mixed with 2% milk after workouts, I do not do this everyday though, other times I just do a protein shot, or get a protein smoothie after working out.

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

I've been taking body fortress as well, once I'm done with that I might try something different. I need to get more vitamins though.

mcflyguy24

Glad I'm not the only one taking body fortress lol, it's a hell of a value for a whey isolate.

Mizouse

Is my piss always gonna look like lemon lime Gatorade because of the B1 vitamin?

Btw my knees dot hurt anymore, is there something in the GNC mega men sport to help with joints/knees?

ABP_04TL

iTrader: (2)

Sup aziners, i need help. Im trying to get my behind in the gym at least 3-4x a week... can you guys help me out with stuff to buy to get ripped and pretty much get cut up (i know plenty of water, I'm on it )

i've kinda read thru this thread but need inputs from ya. thnx

mcflyguy24

Basically you need a good multi, fish oil(strong anti-inflammatory properties), and a good fast absorbing protein powder. what is gonna matter the most is what you eat in terms of macros (fat, carbs, protein) and calories, how much volume you do in the gym per day (keep it simple and do like 45mins a day, it's easy to do more than you can recover from and not even realize it), and how much sleep you get. It's not all about the supplements.

I recommend going with what I posted if your on a budget although the aftermax isn't cheap. Creatine is worth a shot, but get something better than just monohydrate as it can be harsher on the kidneys and liver.

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

I still need multi vitamins

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

I've worked at a gym for a couple years.
what I've heard is that if you're pissing colors because of vitamins; it means you're taking too much!

your body can only absorb so much.
the rest gets excreted out through your pee.

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

Justn, ask one of your gym friends about mutli vitamins for me.

mcflyguy24

Just started taking micronized creatine mononhydrate, loaded for a week and now doing 5mg a day for maintenance. Already I feel more energized and recover faster from set to set at the gym. I do notice a little bloat in the belly from it, but I know it'll go away when I'm done cycling so no worries.

I love that I can set PR's every time I lift since I've only been lifting since November. The creatine is only adding to it.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^you dont have to load or cycle.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

multi vitamins are multi vitamins.
nothing special.
but if your pee turns green, you're taking too much

mcflyguy24

Someone else told me that I didn't need to cycle as well. It seems there isn't a solid consensus on it, but I have heard of ppl taking it for years without a break with no issues too. Maybe I won't cycle time will tell.

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

jack3d is pretty good stuff. fruit punch flavor. small container will last you a long time too.

i take it on days where i know i'll be doing some intense lifting.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

jacked makes my arms tingle. like a pricking sensation
very funny feeling lol

mcflyguy24

I took a free sample of c4 which is like jack3d and it sent tingles down my back. Was fun and did give me a little more energy and focus.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

for the past 2 months, i've been getting chunky on purpose.
eating carbs like crazy.
lifting but not doing any cardio.

finally got tired of it. my mood has been gay, huffing and puffing up and down stairs, etc.
started HIIT on Tuesday, and holy hell do I feel better already!