Putty Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 What's a good supplement to start with for someone new to working out? Not trying to be a body builder. I am taking protein now. I started this week and I feel like I'm recovering from a bat attack. Sore ftl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Creatine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Cream of Wheat or Oatmeal for breakfast. Chicken salad and muscle milk for lunch. Steak, potatoes, and carrots for dinner. Do that 3-4 times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h22 yo Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 protein, glutamine, creatine, and a good multivitamin should be plenty. your diet is the most important part.. bodybuilding.com is your friend.. and yes i read you didnt want to be a body builder but there nutrition articles are second to none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 protein, glutamine, creatine, and a good multivitamin should be plenty. your diet is the most important part.. bodybuilding.com is your friend.. and yes i read you didnt want to be a body builder but there nutrition articles are second to none Glutamine will help you recover better/faster. It doesnt matter if your body building or trimming down most people still use Glutamine, along with regular protein shakes will help alot too. And he's right, your diet is the biggest portion of your workout routine by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I used "anabolic od" I loved it it made a world of difference I only use that to recover from heavy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Meth sprinkled with crack gets you ripped. remember not to put to much in to supplements; they are there, well....supplement to food. lean meats as mentioned above. Beef jerky as a snack and don't skip the veggies. Fish, turkey and organ meats are great for you generally, much less as a source as protein and they break the monotony of chicken/beef. Also dont forget the beans. Black bean are my favorite and there are a ton of brazillian dishes taht use black beans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 arginine before workout whey Isolate protein glutamine lots of skim milk and chicken and turkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Putty when I get back in town we will get together and talk about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Post workouts really work for me. Try dark matter. Really weird taste/texture, but I VERY rarely get sore after a workout when I take the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 There is no need to take a ton of supplements. I know plenty of people who see great results just through diet. If you have your diet down and you have seen great results from that point. Now its time to venture into the supplement world. Way to many people get caught up on supplements, it is a supplement not a miracle drug. If you are eating correctly a multi is useless and a waste of money. Get all your nutrients from your food. Second protein shakes should only be used twice a day if that. Once after your workout and some other time. I do not recomend taking one before bed, if you do take it with milk or some kid of healthy fats. This will help slow down the absorption process. Protein products are predigestid peptides and will be broken down and used within 20 min of consumption. Pre-workout product- now this is something i truly beleive in, mostly just because after years of working out it keeps me psyched to be in the gym. I recomend Scivation QUAKE. It is on the cheap side, contains everything you need including a FULL serving of creatine. Not 3gs like most pre workout products. I have met the owner of scivation personally, he works out at my gym and he is a stand up guy. They can keep their prices down because they do very little marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Thanks, guy. Will do, Jlaw Cream of Wheat or Oatmeal for breakfast. Chicken salad and muscle milk for lunch. Steak, potatoes, and carrots for dinner. Do that 3-4 times a week. I'd have to force myself to eat this, but it doesn't sound that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Putty, If you have any questions about anything workout related just pm me. I am a personal trainer, i have trained bodybuilders, power lifters, fitness models, athletes and people just looking to lose weight or gain muscle. I am around and workout with well known people among the body building, powerlifting and precontest/diet community. So if there is a question that i dont know im sure they can answer it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Way to many people get caught up on supplements, it is a supplement not a miracle drug. This!! Its like adding nitrous to a car. Yes its immediate speed but you need to build up your supporting mods to get the most out of it. Shoot Bottlefed a PM he knows his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 p90x? what do u think of p90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silvrz Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 creatine never really seems like it does much for me. i just do muscle milk 2 times a day on teh off day, and 3 times a day work out day. also, used Beverly protein with real good results. i was doing really good, then stopped for about 6 months, then recently just got back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 p90 x is awesome..... For someone whos in decent shape, it is not for someone just starting out. Unless you have the pockets for beverly products, i wouldnt use them. There are other good products out there that cost alot less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Supplements are just that, supplements. Eat healthy, with lots of protein. But remember your body can only absorb so much. My trainer told me to drink a glass of chocolate milk after a workout, it has the right about of carbs and sugar that you need and it also helps you to not be as sore afterwards. I used to eat a banana and drink a protein breakfast shake for breakfast, eat a protein bar in between breakfast and lunch, have chicken for lunch, another protein bar in between lunch and dinner, and then eat a healthy dinner with vegetables and meat. I only drank water, vitamin water or gatoraid, and then chocolate milk after working out...and alcohol on the weekend Worked good for me until I got lazy and got out of my routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Supplements are just that, supplements. Eat healthy, with lots of protein. But remember your body can only absorb so much. My trainer told me to drink a glass of chocolate milk after a workout, it has the right about of carbs and sugar that you need and it also helps you to not be as sore afterwards. I used to eat a banana and drink a protein breakfast shake for breakfast, eat a protein bar in between breakfast and lunch, have chicken for lunch, another protein bar in between lunch and dinner, and then eat a healthy dinner with vegetables and meat. I only drank water, vitamin water or gatoraid, and then chocolate milk after working out...and alcohol on the weekend Worked good for me until I got lazy and got out of my routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 your sore due to the muscle fibers tearing. There is no way around that. Lots of water. figure one gram of protien for every pound you weigh and try eating 5 or 6 times a day. Also sleep get at least 8 hours of sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Multivitamin Fish Oil Creatine Lots of protein 1.5 grams for every pound of bodyfat a day is really good. I eat 6 eggs every morning 4 whites and 2 full eggs. This adds a ton of protein to your diet. BCAA"S Glutamine will help with soreness and recovery. Good night sleep every night. I honestly have to say that my diet has helped me more than anything though. I was taking a ton of supps and didnt really see any difference except that I was lifting more and had more energy. As soon as I changed my diet then I started seeing changes in like 2 weeks. The idea is to maintain in an anabolic state all day and not go catabolic (muscle wasting). You do this by eating 6-7 times a day and eating better food and smaller portions. Then you load up with carbs and proteing about an hour before you hit the gym. This fills you up with protein (food for your muscles basiclly) and carbs for the energy. Do the same within 30 min of your workout. You have a 30-45 min windo after your workout for this. I drink a proteing shake and eat a bannana before and after my workout. Things like fish, tuna, shrimp, lean meat, Deli meat like ham and turkey are all really good for you diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Brawndo. It has the Electrolytes your body craves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Here is the exact diet that I use. http://www.muscleandfitness.com/images/maf/209705/4110.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 steroids /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black00ws6 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Eat things that are sold on the outer edge of supermarkets learn and practice olympic lifts and multi-joint movements do CrossFit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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