Supplements the debate/discussion thread

arknor · 26 Apr 2012 at 10:31

Somnambulist said:
I had a look and noticed BulkPowders do empty tubs in 3 sizes. I was hoping Lakeland would have some but my mother (a Lakeland cult member) said they didn't do anything suitable.

3.5 Litre empty tub holds approximately 1kg of powder
11 Litre empty tub holds approximately 2.5kg of powder
16 Litre empty tub holds approximately 5kg of powder

are these sizes correct? an extra 5 litre really doubles the amount of powder the 2.5kg tub can hold?

Delvis · 26 Apr 2012 at 10:35

Begbie said:
http://www.myprotein.com/uk/product...tm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ENMP-_2089462283

HOW MUCH?

What the hells 'Native' Whey when its at home?

Disco Boy · 26 Apr 2012 at 10:38

Zefan said:
Yeah I saw them not lovely screw top ones like MP had though

Might just go for them.

I bought a MP tub the other week. Now they don't have them and I am sadface because I just put an order in and I'm going to have to live with pouches

Delvis said:
What the hells 'Native' Whey when its at home?

According to the blerb it's made directly from milk instead of a by product from cheese.

Delvis · 26 Apr 2012 at 10:46

Meh, just get the cheaper one then unless you;re made of money!!!

sigma · 26 Apr 2012 at 10:55

Should (in theory, because after my first used of Jack3d I wasn't very impressed, to put it lightly) a pre-workout supplement give me more energy to beast out the last few reps as I get tired?

Now that I'm increasing my weights I'm wondering whether I should try a pre-workout sup?

Delvis · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:03

sigma said:
Should (in theory, because after my first used of Jack3d I wasn't very impressed, to put it lightly) a pre-workout supplement give me more energy to beast out the last few reps as I get tired?

Now that I'm increasing my weights I'm wondering whether I should try a pre-workout sup?

I personally think you should just keep going without. By all means keep some at hand just incase, but I wouldnt want to be taking supps for every workout =/...

But hey, I wouldn't know, I'm a small oik

Disco Boy · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:08

They don't offer anything more than a cup of coffee with sugar in does if you ask me.

LiE · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:15

People respond differently to stimulants. I can say 2 scoops of jack3d is much better than a cup of coffee in my experience.

sigma · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:21

Well I've been having a coffee and banana before hand I can't say I feel much different?

The only time coffee seems to kick in is when I've had insufficient sleep.

I shall try and get some sample packs.

Delvis · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:22

sigma said:
Well I've been having a coffee and banana before hand I can't say I feel much different?

The only time coffee seems to kick in is when I've had insufficient sleep.

I shall try and get some sample packs.

As LiE said, different tolerances I guess

FNGsam · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:23

LiE said:
People respond differently to stimulants. I can say 2 scoops of jack3d is much better than a cup of coffee in my experience.

This.

Except I like BSN's No X-Plode.
edit: I also just use it as a placebo, normally when I have it I only have 1 scoop and away I go

Kaotik · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:25

Lay off stims unless you want heart problems further down the line, cup of coffee should be enough. I used to have 2 cups of coffee before training but have stopped drinking it altogether because it was giving me chest pains and heart palpitations.

Seen quite a few cases of people having heart trouble after long term stim use.

sigma · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:31

Chest pains from coffee :eek:

Anyone got a MP code?

Begbie · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:33

LiE said:
People respond differently to stimulants. I can say 2 scoops of jack3d is much better than a cup of coffee in my experience.

Me too, cup of coffee does nothing to me. If I've had little sleep, a cup of coffee will leave me the same.

2 scoops of jack3d will leave me buzzing for hours wanting to throw weights about.

Delvis · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:33

sigma said:
Chest pains from coffee

Anyone got a MP code?

It's not uncommon

Pulpatations (sp?) anyway

You after a new sign up code or other?

EDIT: Sign up code anyway: MP471292

sigma · 26 Apr 2012 at 11:35

Delvis said:
It's not uncommon

You after a new sign up code or other?

Just a discount code please! If I can remember my password

arknor · 26 Apr 2012 at 16:25

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LiE · 26 Apr 2012 at 16:34

Kaotik said:
Lay off stims unless you want heart problems further down the line, cup of coffee should be enough. I used to have 2 cups of coffee before training but have stopped drinking it altogether because it was giving me chest pains and heart palpitations.

Seen quite a few cases of people having heart trouble after long term stim use.

Do you have some links to research on this? I've been taking stims for many years and have never had any chest pains.

You sure it wasn't the use of stims and a certain illegal substance

SMed · 26 Apr 2012 at 16:36

arknor said:
MYPROTEIN OFFERS

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If I've looked at the right, it seems to be about the same price as the 5kg bag, but 1kg less of protein.

tom_e · 26 Apr 2012 at 16:48

SMed said:
If I've looked at the right, it seems to be about the same price as the 5kg bag, but 1kg less of protein.

Pretty much, does mean you can get different flavours if that's your thing though.