Posts by feralridge83

Alright, I need a little more advice from you guys🙏...prepare yourselves, because I’m about to bend your ears with this one...
So, I’m making the switch from my usual gym over to the boxing club where I normally train, and I’m trying to figure out how to weave some weightlifting into the mix. Ideally, I'd love to hit the weights on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday... that would be just perfect. But here's the deal with the equipment they have available at the club: they've got a Power Rack, a bench press station, small and large barbells with a full set of iron plates, an ab bench, and a pull-up bar. I would be incredibly grateful if someone could put together a routine for me—which machines to use, which days to hit them, and what kind of exercises to perform... basically, a complete program. For context, I'm sitting at about 158 lbs and standing 6 feet tall.

feralridge83 said:A buddy and I usually split a 10lb tub, so it works out to about 5lbs for me at roughly $233 per bag... so I'm getting my fix for around $123... something like that. Honestly, compared to stuff like Optimum Nutrition, it’s totally fine. Even when you look at half the other big brands out there, it holds its own. I just stick to the whey protein concentrate.

And hey, it isn't some total garbage like everyone on this forum used to claim! I can see the results in the mirror, and frankly, I don't see any reason to go throwing my hard-earned cash down the drain on overpriced powders (whey powder).. haha🤣😂

Dennis Miller said:So, come on, walk me through it... I don't know! Honestly, I stepped away from those circles a few years back—I’ve been living in a totally different world since then—but still:

I mean, seriously, how on earth can 4kg of protein from Microsoft cost that much? It’s absolutely wild! I was just looking at my grocery budget the other day—trying to stay healthy, you know me—and I nearly fell out of my chair. You see prices like that and you just have to wonder if they're mixing gold dust into the powder or something! Pure madness. $133So, I was thinking about my supplement stash earlier—you know how it goes, always looking for that one perfect thing—and I started wondering about just grabbing a massive 1kg tub of protein, maybe something like a Boeing 747 size bulk pack from a brand like Optimum Nutrition. It’s such a game changer when you have it sitting right there on the counter! $90Honestly, I have this nagging feeling that those prices were actually much lower back then! You know, looking back at old receipts from my trips to Target or even just checking the old menus at the local diner... it really feels like we've been hit with a massive spike lately. It’s wild how fast things change!

I usually pick up about 11 pounds at a time! $233 So, I’ve got another buddy splitting the cost with me on this one... which means I’m looking at a total of about 5.5 pounds. That's the math! $123It’s definitely alright! If you compare it to something like Optimum Nutrition, it holds its own pretty well. Honestly, I’d say it stacks up against at least half of the other brands out there on the market. I usually just stick to a standard whey protein concentrate myself.

feralridge83 said:So, I jumped into the gym scene about two months ago. My routine is pretty set: hitting different muscle groups three times a week and going for a run once a week. For supplements, I’ve been sticking to some mass gainer from Microsoft, plus their whey protein mixed with some glucose powder from CVS, and a Centrum multivitamin. Honestly? The results have been absolutely fascinating! I'm trying my best to watch what I eat, too.
I was wondering if this setup is actually solid and if I should just keep grinding like this. I'm definitely not a pro by any means, but looking at the progress I've made, I'm feeling pretty stoked with where things are headed.
PS: If there are any seasoned lifters out there, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
THANKS!🙏

Oh, one more thing—the reason I went with Microsoft is simple: it's easy on the wallet. It might not be the top-shelf stuff, but hey, student life is all about budgeting. At the end of the day, nothing beats a good old campus dining hall meal. DINING HALL FOOD IS THE REAL MVP!!!😂

So, I finally bit the bullet and hit the gym about two months ago! My current routine is hitting different muscle groups three times a week, plus I squeeze in a run once a week to keep things moving. On the nutrition side, I've been leaning on some supplements: I’m using a mass gainer from Microsoft, some Microsoft whey protein mixed with glucose powder from Target, and a Centrum multivitamin. Honestly? The progress has been absolutely fascinating. I'm doing my best to watch what I eat, too.
I wanted to get a pulse check from you guys—is this a solid approach? I’m definitely not a pro by any stretch, but based on what I’m seeing in the mirror, the results are actually pretty satisfying. Should I just stick to this plan?
PS: I’d really appreciate it if the veterans in this community could weigh in with some advice.
THANKS!🙏

Gregory Allen3 said:I actually didn't experience any pain tonight, so I’m crossing my fingers that things stay this way...

Man, that pain is just the worst..

So, I’m talking about using pure Weider Creatine Monohydrate here... I make it a point to steer clear of caffeine, citric acid, and dairy for about an hour before and after I take my creatine. My theory? They just kill the effectiveness and turn it all into creatinine instead. Total waste! By the way, I’m standing at 6'0" and weighing about 145 pounds (I know, sounds light, but honestly, I'm pretty lean and built well given the circumstances... haha

So, here’s my current stack: I’m hitting some Weider Power Gainer right after my workouts, and I’ve been taking Creatine before I train. For the first three days, I actually went a bit overboard and was slamming 20 grams of Creatine a day, but I’ve since dialed it back to a steady 5 grams daily. As for my routine, I’m doing boxing training four times a week and hitting the gym twice a week—lots of light weights and high volume, just really chasing that pump! What kind of results can I realistically look forward to? I know deep down that everyone’s body reacts differently, but... you know... what do you guys think?