Supplements the debate/discussion thread

Indigo · 4 Apr 2012 at 16:24

Begbie said:
Seen this are they worthwhile? You do save a bit of cash but I doubt I'd use half of it.

If you have a training partner you could always ask them if they would find anything useful you wouldn't use.

Skillmister · 4 Apr 2012 at 16:36

That's what always puts me off the bundles. Half the stuff is perfect the rest i just wouldn't use. No doubt why they include certain stuff in them

Begbie · 4 Apr 2012 at 17:15

Skillmister said:
That's what always puts me off the bundles. Half the stuff is perfect the rest i just wouldn't use. No doubt why they include certain stuff in them

Yep **** they can't get rid of! I really only need protien at the moment.

currantloaf · 4 Apr 2012 at 17:31

The bundles at 19.99 when they had them were good value! hopefully they bring them back

Azza · 4 Apr 2012 at 17:37

Those bundles are pretty rubbish tbh, £100 normal price... haha

lemonkettaz · 4 Apr 2012 at 19:12

My mate who is big on supplements has sold me a tub of promax for a tenna is this any good?

Ive been a on off gym user for a few year but since being on leave for a few weeks Ive been hitting the gym everyday, never used supplements before.

I get plenty protein in my diet at "work" however being off I guess I dont eat enough protein

How do I use this stuff, Im not really convinced by it all however Im using this tub whilst Im off and at the gym everyday.... I got told to have a drink before gym and straight after?

Skillmister · 4 Apr 2012 at 19:22

It's just expensive protein, have some post workout

lemonkettaz · 4 Apr 2012 at 19:26

What are the chances Ill keep on using the stuff?

Everyone raves about supplements... Mind you I have gotten the Gym bug since being back, I cant miss a day ha.

Problem is I dont really have any goals, I guess just keeping good form and upping reps or weights week to week

currantloaf · 4 Apr 2012 at 23:18

lemonkettaz said:
What are the chances Ill keep on using the stuff?

It serves a purpose so to speak. If as you say you have a diet that already has enough protein and you eat a decent amount post work out there isn't too much of a need to continue using after you have ran out.

I only use it to make up my numbers when required (which tends to be on most gym days) however ideally if i had enough disposable income i would much prefer to be eating more solid foods

prashantnew · 4 Apr 2012 at 23:58

Deception said:
To add to this, you can also use www.ironscience.co.uk in the price matcher for some other good deals on protein etc.

Thank you

Begbie · 5 Apr 2012 at 00:10

lemonkettaz said:
What are the chances Ill keep on using the stuff?

Everyone raves about supplements... Mind you I have gotten the Gym bug since being back, I cant miss a day ha.

Problem is I dont really have any goals, I guess just keeping good form and upping reps or weights week to week

It's really useful if your eating in the mess, not always enough protien filled meals gives you that extra protien you need.

arknor · 5 Apr 2012 at 01:14

Begbie said:
It's really useful if your eating in the mess, not always enough protien filled meals gives you that extra protien you need.

why do a lot of prisoners who obviously have **** prison food seem to have big muscles? they wont have access to all of these supplements either the only extra source of protein they have access to is there cell mates salty friend

Begbie · 5 Apr 2012 at 03:35

arknor said:
why do a lot of prisoners who obviously have **** prison food seem to have big muscles? they wont have access to all of these supplements either the only extra source of protein they have access to is there cell mates salty friend

Have you experienced this yourself? Or is through watching movies?

I don't personally know any prisoners, I do know ex prisoners though. They ain't huge. But you will obviously still grow with a poor intake of food aslong as your still eating.

arknor · 5 Apr 2012 at 12:10

Begbie said:
Have you experienced this yourself? Or is through watching movies?

I don't personally know any prisoners, I do know ex prisoners though. They ain't huge. But you will obviously still grow with a poor intake of food aslong as your still eating.

i know guy who was in prison for 4 years and he came out pretty big, he obviously wasnt getting much protein while inside

Skillmister · 5 Apr 2012 at 12:16

inb4 psycho sonny on the prisoners 30g protein routine.

probably juicy juice coupled with 4 years being quite a long time even if you gain slower than on the outside

arknor · 5 Apr 2012 at 13:10

google suggests its because they eat meals at set times and the types of people who end up in prison have a naturally high testosterone level which increases when they are stuck around similar people in a prison enviroment.

i still dont buy into the you need a million grams of protein per day rubbish, some of the younger people genuinely have some idea that whey protein is some kind of miracle steroid...

my own step son thinks a few pressups a day and a couple of shakes and he will get yoked lol

i tried to explain the high intensity low reps workout to him and how it would take less than an hour a few times a week but he wouldnt have any of it

lemonkettaz · 5 Apr 2012 at 13:20

Begbie said:
It's really useful if your eating in the mess, not always enough protien filled meals gives you that extra protien you need.

Yeh true, I always try and eat good though from whatever they have on...

At least I eat regular and often when Im there...

When Im home It's hard to get myself a food routine as tbh I'm not used to making my own food anymore and buying food

I guess its serving a purpose for now, will see if I can feel any benefits, hopefully keep up the gym work when I get back. Enjoying it so far

TommyV · 5 Apr 2012 at 13:27

arknor said:
google suggests its because they eat meals at set times and the types of people who end up in prison have a naturally high testosterone level which increases when they are stuck around similar people in a prison enviroment.

i still dont buy into the you need a million grams of protein per day rubbish, some of the younger people genuinely have some idea that whey protein is some kind of miracle steroid...

my own step son thinks a few pressups a day and a couple of shakes and he will get yoked lol

i tried to explain the high intensity low reps workout to him and how it would take less than an hour a few times a week but he wouldnt have any of it

My little brother is the same. And I quote;

"Does what I eat have much to do with how big I get?"

He's 'toned' *shudder* in the sense that he is about 8/9% BF and has slight muscle mass, but still a skinny little thing. He's also a Zyzz fanatic.

Sleeve · 5 Apr 2012 at 13:54

arknor said:
why do a lot of prisoners who obviously have **** prison food seem to have big muscles? they wont have access to all of these supplements either the only extra source of protein they have access to is there cell mates salty friend

I have often wondered this and I came to the conclusion that its due to eating set meals each day and not being very active at all. Most prisoners, except for when training will just sit in their cell for long hours/sleeping. less calories expended = more calories for muscle growth.

Begbie · 5 Apr 2012 at 14:04

lemonkettaz said:
Yeh true, I always try and eat good though from whatever they have on...

At least I eat regular and often when Im there...

When Im home It's hard to get myself a food routine as tbh I'm not used to making my own food anymore and buying food

I guess its serving a purpose for now, will see if I can feel any benefits, hopefully keep up the gym work when I get back. Enjoying it so far

All I take at the moment is a PWO, as well its easier than walking 10 minutes to the mess to find out its all **** thats left over.

Do it back in the UK as the mess is closed, and its cheaper than buying chicken and slapping it on the George everynight.

Thinking about buying CNP PWO which was recommended on here? Still the better option over recovery xs?