Posts by shadowhound8

placidangler8 said:Hey there!
I need some advice. I've been hitting the gym for about a month now, aiming to pack on some weight and really sculpt my physique. I'm already seeing results and I'm pretty proud—I've put on about 5 pounds, my skin tone feels different, muscle definition is showing up, my glutes are finally lifting, and my arms and shoulders are shaping up nicely. 😁I'm trying to eat healthy and stay hydrated, though my appetite has definitely increased, even if food was never an issue before. Based on your experience, what are the best shakes for pre- and post-workout to help with mass? I don't have any intention of drinking powders or miracle cures; I don't mind them, but I'd rather stick to whole foods. (I'm 5'9" and 120 lbs)
@jadedrifter2/">@@jadedrifter2, give me your best shot with some advice. 🙂

Since you aren't looking for those powder miracles—which aren't actually much more "unnatural" than most of the junk people eat nowadays anyway—
drink something high in sugar before training, like a juice or something similar, and make sure you get protein in after the workout; milk is a good option, and chocolate milk is actually even better.
All these complicated combinations where you mix this and that are just impractical; they work better as snacks between meals.

Steven Moore7 said:Is there any point in taking whey protein right after a workout?

only then

slydriver52 said:Everyone’s entitled to an opinion, including you, but please spare me the childish comments and the emojis.
The label says it contains soy, but it doesn't specify how much. That percentage is high with Dymatize, and if that isn't enough for you, the protein doesn't even mix well—you end up with clumps. We're talking about standard protein here. There are plenty of reviews online, so go look. You clearly fall into that category of naive users who buy this stuff, so why should I bother explaining? ..................

Fine, if it makes you happy, I'll stop with the emojis, but I have no idea what was supposed to be "childish" about my comment.
My apologies; I just checked the packaging and it really does say "contains milk and soy." I didn't notice earlier because I was looking at an online nutrition label that listed percentages where soy wasn't even listed—just traces.
If you're going to quote my post, at least have the decency to actually answer the questions I asked and tell me where you're getting all this data about trash products and 20% soy content.
And yes, I use that protein, but that's not why I'm defending it. My issue is this conspiracy theory about soy and having 15% less protein, which is based entirely on your word. For me, Dymatize never leaves clumps, regardless of what I mix it with. I've used both 2kg of Optimum Nutrition and 1kg of Twinlab; Twinlab is worse, and while I don't think Optimum Nutrition is worth the price tag, that's just my take.

slydriver52 said:I’d definitely stick with Optimum Nutrition or Twinlab. Dump Dymatize; it's basically junk filled with about 20% soy. If you don't believe me, grab a tub of Dymatize and take it down to the CDC for testing—you'll see for yourself😉. Not to mention their powder is only around 60% protein, which is the worst ratio out of these three brands.

Optimum has 6% more protein but costs 10% more per pound, while Twinlab is up by 1.5%. It’s like anything else in life: you get what you pay for.*😉
Please explain where all these conspiracy theories come from. I honestly can't wrap my head around why anyone would think a multi-billion dollar corporation would risk everything just to lie on their labels. How would they even pull that off?🙂
If the label doesn't say soy, there isn't soy—let alone 20%. And it's not 60% protein, it's 74%. These two others sit at 75% and 80%. But hey, if this guy actually listens to you and goes to get it tested, I'd be damn grateful if he confirmed your claims.

*the point of this post

redranger82 said:I've been scouring the web, but honestly, everyone just makes up their own rules.

Some people swear by 30g, while at my gym, I see one guy down a single scoop and another guy slamming two.

Anyway, I'm sticking with Optimum Nutrition Whey (chocolate 😁 ) right after my workouts.

I'm about 155 lbs standing 5'11".

One scoop should be plenty for you, but don't forget to grab two scoops of the grape flavor.

Alex Long8 said:

redranger82 said:How much are you guys using per scoop?

I used to stick to one and a half scoops, but lately, I've been bumping it up to two.

I don't know, just go read up on it online. There are all these endless debates about exactly how many grams of protein the body can actually process at once—just a bunch of nonsense if you ask me. At the end of the day, a single scoop of whey is plenty.

When misinformation starts spreading like wildfire, I can't just sit back and watch. Someone has to step in.🙄

He’ll look at the label and see 30g of protein, sure. But if you actually bother to use your brain, it’s pretty obvious that number is just fluff.

You didn't even specify which protein you're using or your timing. It would actually be helpful if we knew your body weight and training routine, especially if you're slamming this stuff post-workout.

It all boils down to body weight, obviously—not counting any muscle mass.

I only drink one, and strictly after my workout.

Christian Harris2 said:...and then all those expensive proteins will just turn straight into fat. 😛

Looking at the rest of this thread, I really hope that was meant as a joke,
because anyone with half a brain can see through it, yet most people here are newcomers looking for guidance—so please, stop spreading misinformation.

Donna Martin76 said:Just one question: 🙂
If we don't hit our protein goals after working out, will we feel an uncomfortable soreness in the muscles?😕

Are we talking about inflammation or actual cramps? Does it hurt while you're resting or while you're moving?

As for the protein, it won't cause that sensation.
A protein deficit might trigger muscle breakdown, but you aren't going to "feel" that happening.

rowdyheron80 said:So... as far as he's concerned, he can see it all right in front of him—but essentially remain blind to it?

Sure, love is great and all😍 even if it occasionally screws you over big time.

rowdyheron80 said:I don't know, I really don't. 😲 Maybe he did, but isn't it normal for any guy to just say something or ask a question...?

Look, maybe I'm not like every other guy out there, but I definitely wouldn't say anything proactively.
When you're already head over heels, the male brain basically goes into denial; it sees the red flags but chooses to ignore them because the feelings are too strong.
Try to move past this. If you can't—and if all those people have already told you that you can't—then stop spinning your wheels and go find a professional therapist who actually knows what they're doing.

Between my own six months of experience and everything you tried to hide, you admitted you deal with facial hair issues too (or at least it seemed that way to me). Someone had to notice something was off.

Carol Long87 said:Seriously? Just go see an endocrinologist.

👍

I suspect your boyfriend noticed it too. He probably isn't saying anything because there’s no point in bringing it up—at least, that's how I'd handle it.