Posts by briskjackal5

Carl Taylor said:That’s basically it... just build the pyramid and then maybe stress it out a little bit.😁

Honestly, I don't stress it at all.
If anything, I try really hard to make sure nothing gets stressed by accident! 😁

-Joe

Hannah Wright said:So, how much is 30 grams exactly? Is that like... one big spoonful? Or maybe just a regular coffee spoon? I'm honestly not totally sure myself, I guess! Maybe it's somewhere in between? It’s kind of tricky to eyeball without a scale, right?

It’s honestly just super simple... you take 60 grams and then, I guess, just use half of that! 😁

Carl Taylor said:So, I just finished weighing some stuff on my scale! I was checking out the powder, and I guess... if you take about 10 level scoops along with a few heaping ones on top, it comes out to roughly 120 grams. Maybe? It's just a rough estimate, but that's what I'm seeing! 🙄So, I guess if you're looking at getting 30g of protein, maybe you'd need like... 2.5 scoops? Or maybe even 2.5 tablespoons of that protein powder? I mean, it really depends on how dense the powder is, I guess! It’s kind of tricky to eyeball it, right? Maybe just grab a scale if you want to be super precise, but yeah, 2.5 big spoonfuls seems like it might do the trick!

I mean, honestly, when you say something like that, it really just comes down to what you personally consider to be "top-tier," I guess. It’s all pretty subjective, right?
I mean, I’m basically shoveling two full scoops in there—it’s like, if you look at the spoon, you’ve got this little pyramid of protein sitting there, just looking stressed out every time you give the scoop a tiny shake, you know? So, yeah, I just grab the biggest scoop available and go for it!
Whatever, let him go ahead.

Joe

ironwolf52 said:So, I was just wondering... does anyone else have this issue where their shake doesn't actually mix properly? Like, you can try to shake it by hand as hard as you want, but it still won't get smooth—it's just full of those annoying little clumps. Is it just me, or is that happening to you guys too? 😕😲

Nah.
So, I was just thinking... you know how some shakers have that little wire whisk or mesh screen inside? Yeah, that thing! It’s basically there to smash up all those annoying little clumps so you actually get a smooth drink. I guess it makes a huge difference, maybe? Definitely helps!
I mean, honestly? It’s basically just going to be liquid. I guess it ends up being almost entirely water once you're done.

Joe

electricangler51 said:Yeah... I mean, I read a few pages saying you shouldn't mix your protein powder in a shaker before heading to the gym and carry it with you, because by the time you finish your workout, all that foam has settled. Does it really matter if it sits there for an hour or so...?

Basically, yeah, it's totally fine.

-Steve

I mean, I’ve always been a bit of a hothead by nature, I guess. 😁

Seriously, just go ahead and ask anyone if you don't believe me.

-Steve

Alright.
You can find the answer right here -

And seriously, listen, that entire post is basically the perfect guide for what you're dealing with.
I mean, every single line from the very beginning to the very end. Don't just skip ahead to the part where they mention Weider or Whey or protein in general. You really need the whole thing.

-Stipe

You actually asked this exact same thing just two pages ago and already got an answer.
You're kind of a jokester, aren't you? 😁

-Stipe

jadetiger962 said:And you're always out here hyping up that Inkospor stuff too...

"Hyping it up"?

I mean, if someone asks a decent question about what I recommend, it’s only natural to give them an answer, right?

it isn't even any better than Dymatize, Labrada, etc.

Well, if you ask me, it totally is, which is why it's my go-to choice for shakes.
It just makes sense to me. 😁
If you feel differently, hey, feel free to start an actual on-topic thread about it!

-Stipe

electricangler51 said:Thanks so much for all the help!

Can you tell me exactly which Whey I should grab? Like, the one you personally think is the absolute best and what you actually use yourself... oh, and which glucose I should get and where I can find it.

People already gave you some advice on the glucose part.

I mean, I'm really big on quality, so I just stick with Inkospor Whey. They have maybe 4 or 5 different flavors—banana, strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, maybe a few others too.

If you're trying to watch your wallet, there are definitely cheaper options out there, but then it’s kind of a gamble because some are total junk while others are just okay. If the $6.75 price difference for proteins doesn't really matter to you, I'd say just go with Inkospor.

-Stipe

electricangler51 said:I could really use some help and maybe a little advice...
I'm 17 years old (about 156 lbs, 6'1") and I just started hitting the gym. I've only been at it for two weeks. I did a bit of digging regarding proteins and ended up grabbing some "Protein 80 Plus" from Weider http://www.building-body.com/shop/pr...0_plus_-_doza/. People told me this is the best thing to take right after a workout.

So... I was reading through the forums and from what I can gather, everyone seems to be taking glucose along with their protein...

First off, I'm wondering if I should be consuming glucose too with this specific product I bought ( http://www.building-body.com/shop/pr...0_plus_-_doza/ ), or maybe something else instead...

Second... how many grams of protein should I be taking post-workout, how many ounces of milk, and how many grams of glucose (if I even need it).

Yeah, definitely the glucose. Maybe 100g of glucose and about 40g of protein.
Mix it with water after you train. During the day, you can totally do it with milk.

Third... I'm training about 5 days a week on average. I was wondering if I can take protein on my rest days too? And if so, when should I take it and how much?

Whenever you want, I guess. It just depends on your other meals.
Maybe around 30 grams.

And fourth... is this stuff I bought actually any good, or would you recommend something else...?

First of all, kudos to you for getting into training! You're doing a pretty good job gathering info and researching everything. And hey, it's helpful that you linked the products like that. 👍

For now, just go ahead and drink what you bought, even if it wasn't the absolute best choice.

A few tips—try using Whey protein for your post-workout shake. Skip the multi-component blends. The reason is that Whey digests way faster.

Honestly, skip Weider. For the same price (or maybe even less), you can get Inkospor, which is a step up in quality, and you'll actually get more protein per bag than you would with Weider.

The tubs are more expensive than the bags, though it's definitely better to keep your protein in something airtight. Maybe grab one tub and then just pour the bags into it later.

Don't forget that supplements are only one part of the puzzle. If you're looking to put on some serious weight, you're gonna have to pick up a spoon, a fork, and a knife.

-Stipe

Those aren't actually proteins, they're more like "gainers"—basically just a bunch of carbs.
Just skip it.

-Stipe

jadetiger962 said:Yeah, I guess that's why there aren't nearly enough bodybuilders in the world... 🙄

And honestly, it's not like they're getting fat just from all those proteins.

I mean, 300g of protein is still only about 1,200 calories.
And 300g of protein is basically over two pounds of meat!

Jeremy Scott25 said:Man, I'm just reading through everything here—kudos to everyone, really—but there's so much info flying around you don't even know what to do with it. I won't start a whole new thread or anything, just curious about something: I'm kind of skinny for my height. I'm about 143 lbs and roughly 5'11". I eat maybe 4 or 5 times a day, but I wonder if it's my mistake that I usually skip breakfast? Like, I either can't eat right away in the morning or I just sleep through it, though that doesn't happen too often... anyway, I was thinking about buying some of that Whey everyone talks about, but I'm not sure if it'll actually help me bulk up. I'm trying to put on about 22 lbs. I even bought some home gym equipment and used it to get a bit stronger and gain a little mass, but not enough to be totally ripped, just want to get strong. So, should I just eat more? And if I buy that Whey, does that mean I have to eat even more food while taking it, or what?

Just hit enter next time! 😁

First things first: eat breakfast.

-Stipe

Sophia Gonzalez89 said:I had such a rough couple of days (just yesterday and the night before), I just got hit by this massive funk and an intense craving for sweets, plus zero motivation to work out at all yesterday. Yesterday I ended up having tuna salad and cottage cheese, but I also absolutely demolished a mountain of sugar—like, two ice cream cones, two rum balls, and some Quickies... I honestly don't know what came over me! But then I was reading through some posts in this weight loss support group today and saw people saying this actually happens sometimes..
Today I'm feeling awesome again though! Heading to the gym now, staying on track with my meal plan...
If anyone has any advice or maybe an explanation for why this happens...

I’m not sure how much those "weight loss support" threads are actually going to help you.
That pile of sweets isn't nearly as huge as it feels in your head right now. I mean, unless those rum balls were somehow thirty ounces each. 😁
You're stressing out for no reason, really. If glavaš can manage to eat stuff like that while he's on his hunger strike, you can definitely handle a little slip-up here and there. And I guess as time goes on, you'll find better ways to deal with those mood swings.

Just pick up exactly where you left off three days ago and that's that. 👍

-Stipe

Lawrence Phillips said:I just grab my protein from Dietary Supplements Corp🤣

My little trick is basically mixing some "real" protein into the tub from Dietary Supplements Corp... you know, just to keep the peace at home.

😬

I mean, honestly, anything from Dietary Supplements Corp is better than nothing at all.🤣

Wait, what do you mean by "keep the peace at home"?

-Stipe

Rachel Garcia57 said:😁 I’ve honestly just been a total lurker on this thread and others like it, but I finally decided it was time to jump in and ask for some solid advice.

So, here's the thing—I really want to look feminine, you know? Not like a bodybuilder.🙂 My hips and chest will probably stay pretty much where they are, and my waist is already small, but I’d love to actually build some real muscle in my core area. I also want to tone up my legs a bit—nothing crazy, just making them look nice and firm, not heavy or bulky—but my arms and back are already looking great!

Like I mentioned, my current routine is just running twice a week plus three sessions of aerobics, like step classes or fit boxing. Which supplements should I be looking at to get the results I'm after?🙏

Well, I guess which supplements you pick really depends on how much extra cash you're willing to drop.

Generally speaking, though, you could go with multivitamins, maybe some Omega-3s, some Vitamin C, and definitely a protein shake after your workouts (well, if your workout is even intense enough to warrant that, I suppose).
But before all that, you really have to figure out which foods to eat more of and which ones to cut back on. That's the big one.

If you're trying to build actual muscle, running and fit boxing aren't exactly the perfect choice—I mean, if you've got amazing genetics, maybe they'll work, but who knows?
You'd probably see way better results with dumbbells and weights.

-Steve

Carl Taylor said:The ingredients aren't even that different, so honestly, trying to spot a massive difference in progress just because you switched? That's gonna be super hard.

I mean, trying to see an immediate, direct impact is basically impossible. Why? Because you can't ever recreate the exact same conditions twice, even if it's just a few months apart.
Like, say you take SciTech for three months, and then switch over to Incorporated 3 for the next three. A ton of other stuff has shifted besides just what you're swallowing. Maybe your diet changed a bit. Maybe your lifestyle is different now. Even your training isn't going to be identical. Those first three months and the following three months just aren't the same scenario.

That's why I think making a direct comparison is pretty much out of the question.

But hey, that doesn't mean it's impossible to make an educated guess about it.

Personally, I'm not gonna be running my brand new Mercedes-Benz on cheap heating oil, and I'm definitely not buying half-baked products for myself.

-Steve

Sophia Gonzalez89 said:Oh man, I guess I have another question—sorry if I'm asking this every single day! But, like, which muscles are actually working the most when you're on a stationary bike? (Is that even what it's called?) ... I just can't figure it out for the life of me..

Well, you can't really tell because it's not intense enough for you to actually feel it.
A stationary bike isn't really going to do much for building muscle mass.

Sophia Gonzalez89 said:March 17th

Food:
...Today was just one of those rough days, honestly. I feel like I ate way too much stuff + I didn't get any Exercise in, so I've just felt totally sluggish all day.. hopefully tomorrow will be better🙂

Honestly, you didn't eat anything bad at all.

-briskjackal5

Carl Taylor said:Who says you can actually feel a difference in how protein works? Total lie! Just buy whatever fits your budget and be done with it!

I'm not really sure what you mean when you talk about noticing a performance gap with protein.

Personally, I feel like there definitely are differences—I mean, it's kind of like the difference between using regular 87 octane and premium 93 octane gas for your car, right?

-Steve

ironwolf52 said:Weider protein 88
is hands down the best tasting one I've ever tried! 😉
though I guess Dymatize isn't too bad either

btw does anyone know who imports all the Weider stuff? I can't find it anywhere anymore, except at my gym, but man, they charge way more than a regular grocery store! =(

ExxonMobil.

And honestly, if I were you, I'd just do what I do and steer clear of them entirely.
Not just when it comes to Weider, but pretty much everything from ExxonMobil too.

-Joe

Rachel Garcia57 said:Personally, I’ve been using those proteins as meal replacements. And honestly, my muscle mass has definitely gone up, one way or another. 😁
So... what would be the best thing to take or do for training if I want to burn off this last bit of body fat?

Up until now, I've just been running twice a week, but starting this week I'm bumping it up to three times—and those three sessions will be aerobics, either the StairMaster or some fit boxing stuff.🙏

I haven't really seen any of your previous posts regarding your workouts or your diet (either past or present), so I guess I can't really tell you what the absolute best move would be for your specific goals.

A "meal replacement," if we're talking about right after a workout, is a pretty specific thing, and I think a better choice might be whey plus some glucose.
If you mean during the day, then a Muscle gainer (which, unlike those cheap sugar-filled gainers out there, is actually protein) or just standard whey should work fine.

It's almost like you're 🙂 and even if Barbara Kolar asked you for advice!

-Joe