Posts by Jamie Rivera70

Honestly, just thinking about hitting a heavy set of squats gets me hyped up and ready to go! 🙂

Sam Roberts said:I’m honestly not totally following what that sentence means.

I think they're probably just trying to say that on rest days, you should just have your whey with some oatmeal in the morning.

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jadetiger962 said:Hey, I actually gave you that exact advice like 5 or 6 posts ago! You clearly aren't paying attention...

Honestly, I'm just living in my own little world here 🤷

Joshua Phillips39 said:Don't roast me too hard... I'm totally new to this and have zero clue what I'm doing. Plus, I don't exactly have all day to spend scrolling through Google results... I'd much rather just get a straight answer from a friendly soul here like 😁
--> so, regarding that Protein, should people trying to cut fat be taking it too, or is it strictly for those of us trying to bulk up?

Think of Protein mixed with glucose as just a supplement you toss in right after your workout. Just mix the Protein + glucose + water.

Nobody is actually "bulking up" just from this stuff because it's basically just one single meal replacement designed to help your body recover and repair those muscles faster after hitting the gym. Basically, you're just feeding them.

If your routine is just running and cycling, then you probably don't need any Protein.
But if you're lifting weights? Then yeah, it can definitely help.

jadetiger962 said:Honestly, these arguments are just super vague and don't make much sense to me.

1. Not everyone is using the exact same spoons, right?
2. Everyone’s got different scoop sizes.
3. Plus, we aren't all slamming the same brand of Protein.

Just grab a digital scale and call it a day! 😁

Honestly, Biotech is totally losing its mind right now.
I’m pretty sure there’s way too much soy filler in their stuff.

Jason Campbell70 said:man, what a massive mistake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-UQgrHTQyk

"we bodybuilders use it as a high protein, and high amino acid supplement"

But personally, I’ll just stick to tequila😲
Which basically means I'm gonna end up with some dark-skinned muscles, haha!😁

So, there you have it. Case closed.
If you're hitting the gym hard, go grab some protein. But if you just want to go for jogs? Then don't even bother.

Nicholas Cox50 said:So, you're saying it’s basically a waste of cash to drop money on protein just for that?
edit: I actually throw in some short sprints about every kilometer or so myself, but honestly, I know tons of guys who play soccer (just for fun, not pro level) and never touch a single weight in the gym, yet their legs are absolutely ripped.

Man, just listen to what velvetraven was telling you.

Running burns through a ton of muscle because you're constantly breaking it down.
Get your butt to the gym and start hitting those squats and lunges!

Nicholas Cox50 said:So you're saying it's basically a waste of cash to blow money on protein for this?

Nah, 😁

Nicholas Cox50 said:So, I recently started running, and my usual route is about 6-4.4 miles miles. I’m really looking to build up some strength in my legs. A buddy of mine can hook me up with some whey and soy protein blends (not sure who the manufacturer is yet, but I can find out). I’ve been doing a little reading lately, though, and apparently, soy isn't exactly the gold standard?!?!? Just for context, I’m currently sitting at about 172-174lbs and I'm 6'0" tall. How much should I be taking after a workout, and can I realistically expect to see the scale move up a bit over time (maybe hitting 176-178lbs?!?!?).

You might pick up some calf definition, but honestly, that's just a rough guess—it works even better if you're running on your toes!
Plus, you'll definitely get some stronger legs.

Noah Anderson said:What a load of nonsense! A day is always exactly the same length—whether it feels long or short depends entirely on how much of a mess your schedule is, not on where the hands are pointing on your watch!😍

I mean, come on, it’s still summer! It doesn't even feel like fall yet—we've still got plenty of sunshine left to soak up before the season shifts.
If we were dealing with some actual, normal weather for once, it’d already be 8:00, and by 9:00, it would be pitch black out! 🙄

Man, look at some of these topics we're diving into! Seriously, what a wild mix.
The days are finally getting longer, and honestly, what’s not to love? I feel like we should all be making the most of this extra daylight while we have it. I mean, seriously, what's the hold-up? Why aren't we out there crushing our goals and actually enjoying the sunshine? Let's get moving!

The days are getting longer, and honestly? I am totally here for it.
Plus, my internal clock is finally behaving itself for once 😁

jadetiger962 said:It’s just that there's way too much sugar and barely any Whey in it. Seriously, check out the ingredients on this link that guy posted...

Are you saying they aren't really that different?

Actually, you're right. I just went over the label myself.
If you ask me, it's way better to just grab some plain Whey and some Glucose.
A half-kilo bag of Glucose only runs you about $3.75.

Michael Rivera63 said:honestly, those gainers aren't even that bad

A ton of athletes swear by them right before a workout for a quick energy boost or just as a solid post-workout meal.

But wait, isn't that basically the same thing as mixing whey and glucose?

It's way easier on the wallet if you just DIY a combo of whey + glucose.
You'll definitely save some cash that way! 🤷

silverbear5 said:hmm... 🤔
:let me double-check that:
thanks, totally slipped my mind!😳
🤣

feel free to lock this down.

silverbear5, you little troublemaker! 🙂

I know this belongs in the Off section, and honestly, I’d love to avoid racking up my post count, but this thread just doesn't belong here.
Someone should probably start a new sub-forum or something similar, because let's be real—people who are a little bit unhinged or just plain crazy are going to flock to a dedicated space rather than hanging out in the Off topic area.
Besides, a topic like "feeling after breakup" really belongs in the "lonely heart" section, not tucked away in Off.

Tyler Price said:Gonna give it a shot with the CC code

edit: actually, nothing happened at all lol

But hey, if you type CC : (and I mean don't put any space between the "CC" and the ":"),
it’ll trigger an error message,

Michael Scott said:Politics? 🤣

Nah, night owls aren't really into politics. 😁

Is there any chance I could snag a spot as a Moderator? 👋 🙂
😁

Seriously though, pick me, pick me! 👋 😬

😈

Don't even sweat it, the mods will move it over 😉