Posts by goldenangler4

Dennis Price said:Are the screws being stockpiled?

Look, if you actually have some warehouse space available...

Either you find a spot for it, or you just stop dragging it out into the open.

Hey there!

I need some help with Excel.

How do I get Excel to automatically calculate dates?

For example:

If I type in 4/26/2012 and then pick an option from a dropdown menu (like a=20 days, b=40 days, or c=70 days), how can I make it automatically spit out the date that is 40 days after 4/26/2012, while accounting for holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays in that count?

Thanks!

George Bailey2 said:Yeah, that’s definitely Scitec, I’m pretty much 95% sure about it.

I really can't be bothered to click through that link again, but if my memory serves me right, there was also a box of Muscletech Cell TECHa tucked in there too...

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Thought I’d throw something out there too... Lately, I’ve been focusing way more on raw strength and endurance than just chasing pure muscle size. I might try a bulking cycle this fall and see how things shake out..

Anyway, here's a shot of my back..
Posing isn't exactly my thing, so don't come at me :-) Between the lighting, my phone, and the camera angle, it turned out pretty much how it is. A little cocky, I guess :-)


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Ashley Perez50 said:I haven't really done my homework on this yet; I just hopped on here before doing a deep dive on Google. 🙂
My protein powder is running low, which is why I'm hunting for a substitute.
Look, if that tub from $183 is 5 lbs and I need 30g per serving, that lasts me about 75 days. That’s basically two months, so it's not like it's an emergency or anything.
But here’s the real question: can those 30g actually stand in for a full meal, or am I still going to be starving right after?

Personally, I'm starving right after a shake like that. 🙂 But then again... I don't even bother with casein for that reason; I only drink it because I need those 25 to 30 grams of protein per scoop, plain and simple.

Tyler Carter93 said:Look, I'm hunting for protein in the $300 range. $133
I'm pretty light, so I don't need massive amounts after every session, and honestly, I can't afford to drop cash on new tubs every two months.
I want something that'll last me about a month and a half, maybe two...
Basically, I'm looking for volume. I did some digging and these two look like a deal (or is it just me?):
http://www.fitness-ducan.com/product...roducts_id=122
http://www.fitness-ducan.com/product...roducts_id=147

I noticed the first one isn't 100% pure—does that actually matter? What's the real-world difference in results? The price per ounce looks solid, but I'm a bit lost here.

Any advice? Which one should I grab? Or is there a third option?
Try to see it from my perspective: I need maximum bang for my buck so it lasts longer, but I don't want total garbage. 🤣
Is there any way to go even cheaper?

I don't think that's gonna cut it for you... $133 trying to make it last three months? That's a tall order. Let's face it, hitting the gym is an expensive hobby. 🙂

Personally, I knock back about 60 grams of whey a day. That means I'm burning through 2 kilos of whey a month... plus I'm tossing down casein before bed. You're working with a pretty tight budget, unfortunately...

vividraven said:Can you drop the link for Dick's Sporting Goods?🙄

hmm

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/ ?

It's basically just the first thing Google spits out anyway.🙂

briskjackal5 said:Mass gainers are just glorified sugar bombs.
By definition, they're loaded with sugar.

-Joe

And then people go out and drop a ton of cash on all that sugar instead of just mixing their own stuff at home... Personally, I just grab some raisins and some Pro-Nutrition Cranberry and call it a day.👍
Plus, I end up getting way more protein than my buddies who are stuck on those mass gainers, and don't even get me started on how much cheaper it is.

Nancy Robinson50 said:They ship it however you want it fast—if you're in a rush, they'll use a local courier and you cover the shipping. But if you go with standard mail, they'll pick up the tab (as long as you ordered at least $333 protein). At least, that's what some lady told me...

Nah, that's wrong... If you spend over $333, they send it via a local courier on their dime. If it's under 1000, they let you choose how you want it shipped... For example, they sent me a kilo of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey through a courier once, and I had to cough up $5 for shipping.🙂

ironwolf52 said:flavor? 🙂

Heh... I can knock back half a liter of that stuff easy. It’s not like I’m sitting there savoring the taste, but honestly? Mixing it with water just hits better. 🙂 The protein absorbs way faster than when you mix it with milk... 🙂

This protein I'm using mixes incredibly well... No clumps, nothing at all. Honestly, though, I wouldn't mind if it was a bit more creamy 🙂

I seriously don't get why people at Gold's Gym insist on mixing their protein with milk when everyone knows you're supposed to drink it with water....

Jason Campbell70 said:which whey?

It’s probably just some bottom-tier brand, or maybe you're allergic to something in there—probably some cheap preservatives or other garbage.

Ultimate Nutrition is total trash

Hannah Wright: Drink your protein with water after a workout, not milk..

Has anyone else dealt with random breakouts on their face after using Protein Weight Management?

I started drinking this PWM stuff (basically just Glucose mixed with Whey) and my skin has been absolutely trashed—acne everywhere and these red spots popping up. I don’t have any known allergies to anything, either. As soon as I quit, my skin cleared right up. But the second I started again? Boom, the breakouts are back. Now I'm trying to switch it up by mixing some Whey with fruit juice from the grocery store to spike my insulin levels 🙂... just trying to figure out if the culprit is the Whey or the Glucose...

electricangler51 said:Thanks so much for the help!

Can you tell me exactly which Whey I should grab? Like, which one do you actually think is the best and which one are you personally using... also, what kind of glucose should I get and where can I find it?

There's really only one type of glucose you need... check out the 11-pack at $4.00Dietary Supplements Corp🙂... look for the blue box, just make sure you don't accidentally grab fructose. They aren't even close,

If you want a decent, reliable whey, I'd suggest PROSTAR WHEY from Ultimate Nutrition... it goes for about $67 for a 900g tub... that gives you roughly 30 servings, so in my book, it's a solid deal. Stipe didn't answer this one, but hopefully, this helps.🙂

darkeagle5 said:I’m hoping someone here can shed some light on this...🙂

So, I just received a notice for a traffic violation—apparently something I supposedly did back six months ago,
speeding...😕
The fine comes out to $167, and according to the notice, I was caught by a Microsoft/John Doe device...🤷..

Now, even if I actually did go over the limit, I don't recall being pulled over at all...😕..
How is it even legal for them to just mail out a ticket without stopping me first?
Where is the actual evidence?

It feels like some officer could just wander from driveway to driveway, jotting down license plates, and then just send notices straight to my house later on...🤷..

John Doe units just sit by the side of the road and record everything... there isn't any pulling you over like with old-school radar where a cop points the gun and flags you down if you're flying....
As for how to fight it or get out of it, just hang tight until someone who actually knows the law weighs in. 🙂

boldhound8 said:Damn, they train that kind of strictness in San Francisco too... I have to look three times before I even move an inch.😠

Look, I totally get punishing idiots who force everyone else to slam on their brakes, slow down, or swerve around them. That's fair. But punishing people just because they took advantage of a clear road when there aren't any other cars around? That's just stupid. But hey, what can you do? Some cop just looks you in the eye and tells you: "It's the law, and you gotta follow it!"🙏

I agree with that... but I passed through there without putting anyone at risk... not another car, not even myself... the cops know people pass through there, so they probably just showed up to hit their daily quota... now I'm out here checking three times too 🙂

boldhound8 said:

1. Slim chance.😁
2. Write something if you can actually draft up something smart😁 But don't count on the statute of limitations kicking in until like 2012.😁

That’s $100 if I remember right? Honestly, I’d rather just find a way to cough up those $100 than deal with the headache of a courtroom battle. I know plenty of people around here who went to court over a measly $100$167. Once you factor in legal fees and court costs, even if everyone thinks the judge lowered the fine, they end up paying the full amount anyway—if not more...

is $100... whatever.. I'll just pay the 👎

So, I just got slapped with a citation because back on February 7th, 2008, I crossed the street where there wasn't a crosswalk... (I was near Lincoln Center, walked out of the dorms, and headed toward the bridge). I cross the street just like ten other people ahead of me, and suddenly, out of nowhere, these two guys in blue shirts pop up :-). I try explaining that I'm just a college student and I'm totally broke... they ask for my ID, scribble some stuff on a little notepad, and tell me everything will be fine... but nope, it's not fine :-)
Is there any actual chance I can get out of paying this? An appeal or something?

Ugh... look, the guns might be better, but... there's zero color, so you're basically playing on honor. Knowing my crew—the kind of guys who won't even admit they're wrong when we're arguing about football—I don't think they'd ever own up to getting hit by one of those tiny little pellets. That’s why I’m sticking to paintball, where you can actually see 🙂

placidcanyon16 said:If it’s really that easy, why don't you just pack your bags and go chill out in the States for five years?

Not everyone is lucky enough to have some Taliban-style benefactor footing the bill for an American degree...