What kind of logic is that? Saying it works better for a 20-year-old than a 15-year-old... The fundamental point you’re clearly missing—or just ignoring—is biological development! You're sixteen and a half; your body isn't even remotely as developed as someone who is 20 or 25 years old. In the link I sent you, it explicitly states which products bodybuilding.com recommends specifically for the teen demographic. It clearly says that you can take aminos in any form, whether they be tablets or liquid. Find someone who can design a training program tailored to your specific age and current fitness level. Alternatively, if you have the drive, just walk into a local gym in your city; I'm sure they'd be happy to guide you through a routine and perhaps give you some advice on supplements. In my opinion, that's your best bet if you're planning on taking training seriously. But if you're just doing this casually... stick to the basic compound lifts and you'll still end up looking better than everyone else your age.
1. Creatine—various studies have demonstrated that its effectiveness really depends on how developed your metabolic functions are. At 15 years old, your body just isn't operating the same way it would at 20 or 25. When you're using creatine, your overall diet plays a massive role in whether it actually works. Besides, nobody is going to stop you from buying it or taking it if that's what you choose to do. My advice? If you’re planning on picking some up, stick to a reputable brand that sells "pure" creatine. There are way too many manufacturers out there just packing cheap Chinese creatine that has questionable purity levels.
2. Nowhere does it say you aren't allowed to take aminos; it simply suggests waiting until you're over 16. As far as I'm concerned, you can take as much of whatever you want, or rather, as much as you can afford to buy. But again, pay attention to the brand you select. If you haven't started breaking out yet, keep in mind that those amino tablets could definitely be the culprit behind any acne.
I'll say it again: you can take whatever you feel is right for your body, and no one can tell you otherwise. Just make sure you're training hard, eating clean, sticking to your Whey casein, and enjoying the process!
Your age definitely plays a role here. This is the original article, so feel free to read through it and make sense of all that nonsense yourself. As far as I'm concerned, it's all complete nonsense, so go ahead and keep preaching whatever you want, whenever you want.
Patrick Chase11 said:That section of the article about the 16-19 age range totally lost me... So what, I'm supposed to skip the amino acid tablets but I can just chug whey? Give me a break, who actually cares😂 or, does creatine somehow know I haven't hit 16 yet and decide not to work? What a joke...
Patrick Chase11 said:That part of the article about the 16-19 age range totally threw me... so what, I can't touch amino tablets but whey protein is fine? That makes zero sense.😂 Or maybe the creatine just knows I haven't hit 16 yet so it won't work? Total nonsense...
You clearly didn't read it carefully enough.
Maybe it sounds like nonsense to you, but you're still just a kid who needs to eat a mountain of macaroni and cheese before you actually understand anything about nutrition or training. Do yourself a favor and actually read up on fitness and nutrition—there are plenty of high-quality articles online. And please, stop relying on hearsay, random internet trolls, or those self-proclaimed "gym sheriffs" at your local Planet Fitness.
Baked Chicken with Rice - One chicken breast or a piece of chicken of your choice - Brown rice, however much you fancy—say, about one cup - Salt, pepper, and some seasoning granules - A tiny drizzle of oil
First, grab a baking dish and add a small amount of oil at the bottom. Place your chicken in there, seasoned with salt and pepper (or whatever spice blend you happen to love) Next, take a measuring cup—about 1.5 cups should do—and add your brown rice along with a spoonful of seasoning granules. Fill the rest of the cup with water, give it a quick stir, and pour the whole mixture into the baking dish surrounding the meat. Spread the rice out evenly around the chicken and pop it into the oven at 400°F. After about thirty minutes, check on it to see how much liquid is left and how much the rice has soaked up; if it looks dry, just add a little more water to keep it going until it's finished. Personally, I find the best results when the top layer of rice gets a bit crispy while the inside stays perfectly tender. Serve with whatever side dishes you have on hand or feel like making!
Thomas Myers6;21608353 said:What exactly is so great about those proteins? Is it the flavor or what?
You should head over to MuscleTech.com and read up on the specific product I mentioned—the Lean dessert protein. Honestly, I think the name pretty much speaks for itself regarding what it is and what it’s designed for. I'm usually not a huge fan of American brands,😁 but MuscleTech is definitely my top choice.
I haven't personally tried the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey yet, but all I ever hear is praise for it. I have used their Liquid Amino, though, and I can tell you right now it's significantly better quality than the liquid amino options from Weider or Dymatize. Twinlab tastes absolutely disgusting, but man, do you see the results! Of course, the pricing here in the States is killer; a liter at a local pharmacy runs you about $100. Weider is around $93, while you can grab Optimum through a site like Sportika for about $17!
velvetraven said:I’ve gotta jump in here and brag a little too! I picked up some Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey in that Vanilla Chai flavor—it’s got that perfect vanilla and cinnamon blend—and honestly, it’s fantastic. Snagged it for $59 over at GNC.
Optimum👍 personally, I’ve been swapping out my post-workout whey for their liquid aminos lately, and man, I am beyond satisfied with the results.