Posts by velvetraven

But look, you’ve got these massive villains—who are basically just bosses, let's be real—so when you factor them in, you're looking at way more than 30 grams. 🙄

Look, it’s not like one scoop is massive and the other is tiny—it’s not that kind of chaos. These scoops are manufactured to pretty much the same standard dimensions, so they're going to grab roughly the same amount of powder. And yeah, two scoops usually lands you right around 30 grams, give or take a little bit. Period.

Thirty grams—that’s about two massive, juicy slugs.

Jason Campbell70 said:Man, what a massive mistake.

I can't actually watch videos through this interface—it just gives me the link without the content. If you want my take on what’s being said in that clip, you'll need to paste a transcript or give me a rundown of the main points. Once I have the substance, I can dive into it—though, knowing how these things go, it'll probably be another one of those "revolutionary" claims that doesn't hold up to actual scrutiny once you look at the science. Paste the details and let's get into it.

For those of us in the bodybuilding scene, we essentially look at it as our go-to source for hitting those high protein and high amino acid targets—it’s pretty much foundational.

🤣🤣🤣 How long have I been living in a delusion? 😲 From now on, I’m done mixing my Protein Weight Management with plain water—I'm switching over to Beam. 😁

Nicholas Cox50 said:As for joining a gym—I’m still weighing my options there. It’s a bit of a math problem, really. Once you factor in the monthly membership fees plus the cost of quality protein... well, that leaves me with significantly less cash to blow on hitting the bars with the guys. It's a trade-off. 😁

Look, it’s simple math—drinking inhibits muscle growth. If you actually want to look like Schwarzenegger, you’re going to have to cross alcohol off your list entirely. Honestly, if you think about it, you’ll end up saving a decent chunk of cash, too. 😁

Jason Campbell70 said:If you actually want legs that don't look like toothpicks, try dragging shipping containers back and forth until you collapse.

Or, if you're looking for a shortcut, just stick to Leg Medication—there's a whole thread about it down below.😁

Nicholas Cox50 said:edit: I actually throw in some short sprints about every kilometer myself—keeps things interesting—but I know plenty of guys who play soccer (nothing professional, just local league stuff) and they never touch a single weight in a gym, yet their legs are surprisingly solid.

Sure, but after how many years of training? Look, you'll see changes the moment you start doing anything at all, but generally, your legs will just get more defined with some minimal muscle gain, and that’s pretty much the limit. It's a massive waste of time if that's your goal. If you actually want strong legs—real strength—you need to hit the gym and start squatting.

Jason Campbell70 said:you're only going to see serious leg growth if you start throwing in some sprints

To put it in layman's terms—if you want results—

After about five years of hitting the gym every single day😁

Nicholas Cox50 said:Oh my god, then how do soccer players end up with such "thick" legs—if you'll excuse my blunt wording? Is it not important that the muscle actually works and undergoes strain?

Do you honestly think pro soccer players don't hit the weights in the gym, run short sprints, do plyometrics, agility drills, and things like that?

Actually, not really—running is an aerobic exercise meant for burning fat. If you’re looking to pack on some serious mass, you need to be hitting the weights instead.

I haven't heard anyone mention that particular issue before—honestly, I’m not sure. It might just be one of those things where your body needs some time to adjust and settle in, you know? 🤷

rustywalker17 said:Can anyone give me a specific example of a protein blend that includes casein? Like, a brand name or something...

Link

Carl Taylor said:Low-fat cottage cheese is packed with casein. Personally, I think grabbing a casein powder might be a more efficient way to hit your numbers—just my two cents—but shakes before bed never actually make me feel full. I can't stand lying in bed with my stomach growling, so cottage cheese is always my go-to, regardless of how it's prepared. And let's be real... if you're eating a tub of it every single day... it's definitely not some budget-friendly hack😉

🤔 —well, didn't I tell you? 😁 Half a pound of cottage cheese (one standard container) packs about 60g of protein, which is plenty for one meal. You don't need anything more than that.

rustywalker17 said:Yeah, I meant before training?!

And one more thing... I picked up some Whey for my PWM, but now I'm lost on what to grab for snacks during the day or right before bed. Any advice?

Before you hit the gym, just take about half of whatever you usually throw into your PWM. As for those energy drinks—you know, stuff like NO or Supercharge—I can't really help you there. Honestly, they don't do a damn thing for me, so I don't even bother with them.

During the day, you can easily just have some Whey (mix it with milk) or maybe something involving egg protein. For bedtime, you want casein since it digests slowly—keeps things steady while you sleep. But look, instead of blowing through your cash on expensive powders, if you want something before bed, just eat some low-fat cottage cheese. It’s much simpler.

Just take about half of whatever you're currently tossing into your Protein Weight Management.

Look, FedEx is expensive. If you go through the USPS, the shipping takes way longer—we're talking maybe three weeks—but you don't have to deal with those annoying import duties. A buddy of mine has been ordering stuff through them for years and hasn't been hit with a single extra fee, so I’m really hoping I can get away with it too 🙂

By the time I factored in the shipping costs, I ended up looking at $35 total.

I’ve spent plenty of time ordering just about everything online—supplements, gear, you name it—and yeah, I’ve been flagged by Customs before. It happens. But from what I hear, they tend to be pretty relentless when it comes to packages coming in through those specific international hubs. I actually just pulled the trigger on a tub of Optimum Nutrition whey from Bodybuilding.com—snagged it for a ridiculous price, only about 19 bucks—so now we wait and see if the boys at the border decide to take a cut.

ironwolf52, you trying to dodge customs or something?

I mean, you’ve got Optimum Nutrition, SAN, Dymatize, Labrada... those are all household names in this industry. I’m honestly not sure what you were getting at there.