Posts by briskjackal5

Seriously though, please

-Stipe

William Brooks9 said:So, I've been following some of these threads on the forum about different proteins, and I was wondering... I really want to figure out how to pack on some weight without using any supplements before I even step foot in a gym. Can anyone help me out with that? I mean, I'm about 5'9" and only weigh around 120 lbs... which feels pretty light for my height, I guess...

Sure thing, just eat more food.

-Joe

1) Yeah, it’s totally possible you aren't breathing quite right
2) I mean, those are such different ways to move, too. Swimming really hammers your muscles way more than jogging does, so I guess your cardio doesn't just carry over directly from one to the other

-Steve

Eat Sleep Rave Repeat

-briskjackal5

Olivia Wells6 said:So, I’ve been following along with the Yourself Fitness program lately, and honestly? I’m feeling pretty good about it! I guess I’ve managed to knock out six workouts so far, and I've started hitting that 60-minute mark every single day. It feels like a solid start, maybe? But I was wondering—does anyone actually know when the best time of day is to work out? Like, is it way more effective to get it done first thing in the morning, or is midday better, or should I be sticking to the evenings? Right now, I’ve mostly been training at night, but my big goals are really focused on dropping some weight and building up my cardio/stamina. Any tips would be amazing!

Whatever.
Just train whenever works best for you! Honestly, I guess there’s no right or wrong time, right? Maybe just go with the flow and do it when you're feeling it. It's all about that vibe!

Maria Thompson57 said:Look, I’m definitely no expert or anything, but I’ve been hitting the gym for about two years now. I always aim for that 8:00 or 9:00 PM window because, honestly, that's the only way I can actually make it work with my schedule. It's been working for me, though—I've managed to drop quite a few pounds! I did try doing those fasted morning workouts a couple of times, but yeah, never again. Seriously, major props to anyone who can actually pull that off! 🙂

So, wait... let me get this straight! You didn't even dive deep into all that math with the P, U, and H ratios you're using, and you weren't even obsessing over calculating exactly how many kilojoules the body burns just to process protein... plus, you didn't even do a fasted workout this morning? And yet, you still managed to drop quite a bit of weight? I mean, wow! That's actually kind of wild, isn't it? I guess it really does work sometimes without being super intense about every little detail!

I am honestly just floored! I mean, wow... I'm totally shocked.

Hey there! I was just sitting here thinking about everything, and honestly... I guess I just wanted to jump in and say hi! Maybe it's just me, but I feel like there's so much to talk about lately, right? I mean, wow! It's kind of wild how things are moving so fast these days. I don't know, I might be overthinking it, but I really feel like we should all just take a second to breathe and enjoy the ride! Anyway, just my two cents! Hope everyone is having an absolutely wonderful day!

slydriver52 said:Okay, look, that’s totally your call, your choice. It doesn't mean oats are bad or anything, just maybe they don't work for you personally. For me, they're actually an awesome source of carbs and fiber, plus they've got B vitamins in them too!

You aren't playing in the big leagues yet.
You're eating oats instead of straight carbs sourced right here in the USA.
Once you reach the level where you're swapping out milk for protein powder, then maybe you'll be qualified to join the debate on here.

-Steve

wiredpilot30 said:I wouldn't touch dairy if I were you 🙂

Honestly, that might actually be a step in the right direction!
I mean, if you just cut out all the meat, ditch the milk, get rid of the oats, and just stick to those healthy Herbalife shakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner...

-Steve

I mean, I’m really not on the same page as slydriver52 when it comes to using maltodextrin as a sweetener. I guess I just don't see it that way!

-Steve

Wait, so you’re telling me this floor-by-floor measurement thing is actually some kind of precisely defined, standardized process when there's still this much confusion about how it works? 😁

-Steve

It’s exactly 47.6 grams.

@ Painkiller, if they don't have it in stock over at Dover right now, I guess it'll show up soon enough.
The protein content seems pretty solid to me.

-Steve

You could take it right after your workout, or honestly, just mix it with some water whenever.
And hey, maybe try adding some glucose? I guess about 50 grams would be a solid amount for you.

As far as dropping those pounds goes... well, you're probably going to need to either burn more calories throughout your day than you currently do, or just cut back on what you're eating.
It’s really a combination of both your diet and your training sessions.

-Joe

I honestly don't get where you're getting lost here.
Like, what are you even trying to achieve? What exactly are you drinking, and what's the logic behind it?
Also, maybe just drop the whole thing about scoops from the conversation? Since you don't actually know the exact measurements, bringing that up just makes things way more confusing than they need to be. I guess it would be much easier if you just stuck to grams.

-Joe

boldcanyon14 said:Well, you usually have to look at that when you're dealing with higher-end cards. I mean, if you buy a really powerful graphics card but your PC is kind of weak, there's honestly no point in buying it. You really need enough CPU power so the card can actually reach its full potential, I guess.

Ah, yeah, I totally get it now.

Since I see your monitor only has a VGA input, you should definitely look for a card that has both a VGA and a DVI output. If your current card has been doing okay and you don't want anything too crazy, I'd probably aim for something like this. It’s got DDR3 memory, and it has VGA, HDMI, and DVI ports...

http://www.newegg.com/p/products/id=8540
or maybe:
http://www.newegg.com/p/products/id=9111
or, if you have a little extra cash to spare:
http://www.newegg.com/p/products/id=8926

🙂

And hey, if you don't mind it being used, I'd check out the used market. Maybe you could snag an ATI Radeon HD 5670 if you find one still under warranty, then just pop it right into your build..

Actually, maybe something a bit stronger would be good. But I'm assuming anything I pick up would be better than what I've got. The processor on the Radeon I'm using right now is basically from 2006, I think.

Thanks everyone for all the advice!
Btw, James Castillo8, Supernet won't let me link photos directly from their site.

-Steve

Alright, so I'm running a Pentium Dual-Core E6500 at 2.93 GHz. I've got 4 GB of DDR3 RAM in there, too. My power supply is an LC8400 BTX (400W).

Is that all the info I really need to pick out a graphics card?
Back in my day, I guess you pretty much just needed to know what kind of slot was on the motherboard.😁

Also, I was wondering... why does the CPU and the RAM even matter when you're shopping for a GPU?

-Steve

So, my ATI Radeon X1650 is basically acting up on me. Every time I boot up the PC, I get these weird purple and green vertical stripes instead of an actual picture. It’s super annoying! But then, if I just shut it down and restart it, it works perfectly fine again. Just weird, I guess.
The card is just a standard PCI-E 16.

I'm looking to pick up something new that can handle two monitors at once—you know, dual output capability—and I'm hoping to keep it around $40.
I'm also totally open to advice regarding the ports. Right now, I've got an LG Flatron W2242s, but it uses one of those older connections (not DVI), so I'm using a converter. Should I maybe look for a card that has both analog and DVI outputs?

My motherboard is an MSI P45-C51.

-Steve

Larry Perez69 said:hm... regarding those super supplements

Supplements. 😁

-Steve

Kevin Gray86 said:Up until now I've been using whey from Optimum Nutrition, and I guess I'm pretty happy with it... but I might switch 😁

what
I don't really get the logic behind switching here.

So, what, you gonna go out and swap out your wife too, cowboy?

-briskjackal5

Honestly, if you're looking to firm up your glutes, that’s going to depend way more on your actual workouts than on whatever protein powder you're sipping on.

Now, if you still really want to drink them, I guess you could go with some whey right after your session, or maybe just grab a multi-component blend if you're planning to have it during the day—kind of like a quick meal replacement, I suppose.
If you end up buying some, you can probably just ask your gym to order it for you so it's waiting there by your next workout.

-Joe

Another quick video for all you combat sports junkies out there!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYk3OeKzwHQ

-Joe

You really gotta start from square one here—any recommendation I give is totally gonna depend on what your specific goals actually are.
The more precise you can be about what you're aiming for, and honestly, the better you understand those objectives yourself, the more concrete my advice can actually be.

-Steve