jadetiger962 said:As for the whole caffeine and creatine thing—well, from what I’ve gathered, that sounds more like an urban legend than anything actually proven. Honestly, if you ask me, the real damage comes from mixing alcohol into the equation while you're on a creatine cycle.
Look, professor, I have to respectfully disagree there—even the most hardcore fitness trainers wouldn't dream of telling you to skip out on creatine or caffeine. On the flip side, any serious bodybuilder worth their salt is going to steer clear of alcohol; it's loaded with empty calories that hit your bloodstream instantly, and let's face it—your progress just takes a massive hit when you start drinking.
If you're just slamming protein shakes without any extra support, you aren't going to see much progress—it’s like trying to win a race while wearing lead boots. Also, a little heads-up regarding caffeine: if you're using creatine, you really have to watch out because caffeine can actually block the effectiveness of the creatine I haven't touched a drop of coffee in two weeks now—actually, heading into my third week—and I honestly feel incredible. The battle against this stubborn body fat is being fought down to the very last trench; specifically that lower abdominal area, but I am absolutely not surrendering yet
Just a heads-up—I’ll be posting some progress shots in about two weeks once I've really gotten into a rhythm with my Biotech supplements, so we can all have a good look and chat about them then!
Well, if you've got a recommendation for a solid manufacturer, please—I’m starting to feel like I just threw my hard-earned cash straight into a bonfire I'll finish off this stash of Glutamine, creatine, and whey first, and once that's cleared out, I'll look into upgrading to something a bit more high-end
To be honest with you, I was browsing around online the other day and stumbled upon some info suggesting that $116 would run you about $55—not that I'm really sure if mixing milk with whey is even the best move
Honestly, what I laid out for you should be more than enough to get a beginner started . Besides, those Mass Gainers are way overpriced—you can basically replicate the same thing by mixing some creatine, Glutamine, and whey, and you’ll end up with nearly the exact same protein count . If you want my take, I'd suggest sticking with Biotech products; they're reliable, tried and true, and if you grab those three doses, you should be looking at roughly $180 for about two months' worth of supplies.
Start with a 20g creatine loading phase during the first week—after that, you can scale it back to 10g Mix 5g of Glutamine with 30g of whey protein and some fruit juice—the juice helps with the absorption of the Glutamine Stick to this routine for four weeks, then take a month-long break from both the creatine and the Glutamine; you want to prevent your body from getting too used to the creatine and stalling its own natural production, though you should definitely keep up with the whey
Make sure you take this immediately following your workout while your glycogen levels are essentially at zero—but honestly, even if you don't hit it perfectly, it works. Just a little tip: don't bother mixing the shake at home beforehand; instead, just toss the powder into a shaker bottle, give it a good shake right after your training session, and drink it down
No need to stress about it anymore—I reached out to the head moderator and they’ve already scrubbed the thread Honestly, thank goodness I have a few buddies in high places over on Reddit
Look, I know I’m probably risking my last 30 points here—and maybe even a ban if I'm not careful—but before that happens, I really need an answer as to what on earth the moderators are actually doing on this Reddit over on the teens sub, specifically regarding that thread about why we shouldn't be "Tomislav"—people are just relentlessly tearing this kid apart, using the most foul language imaginable, and yet... absolutely nothing? Not a single moderator reaction???
He he, look who finally decided to show up here on the forums! Come on, jadetiger962, give us some pointers—how does one actually tackle that stubborn lower belly fat?
So, this is what eight months of hard work looks like—completely natural, no crazy supplements involved (well, maybe just a little L-carnitine) since it's mostly just hitting my protein goals and staying consistent with the gym sessions
The stubborn belly fat, though—man, it just won't budge 👎 It feels like no matter how much I grind in the gym, I'm just spinning my wheels; it's honestly pretty frustrating and makes me feel a bit discouraged—I'm starting to wonder if ephedrine might be the only way to finally break through 🙄
You look amazing! Seriously, the progress is so obvious—just keep taking it easy and you’re going to be an absolute superstar model in the States 😁 By the way, I actually started this thread just to nudge the moderators—since we had such a great start on that other thread, I figured we could keep the conversation going right here while we post all our photos 🙏
Since I wanted to clear some space by moving the discussion away from the profile picture thread, I figured I’d just start this new one so we can all hang out and chat here instead 😉—and, uh, if I could just make a quick request to the moderators, please don't go deleting this thread
Working out during the summer is honestly such a vibe—I mean, there’s nothing quite like hitting a run along the beach, where you feel like every single person passing by is turning their head to check you out.
I’m still quite a long way from hitting my ultimate target—kind of like being halfway through a cross-country road trip, if you know what I mean—but I am honestly getting more satisfied with how things are looking. We'll see where I'm at in a few months!
I honestly can't say enough good things about Čatović—he’s truly top-tier. He completely fixed up my teeth and the fillings have been rock solid; they haven't budged once! It really feels like he stands behind his work with a genuine guarantee. Plus, his clinic is super convenient, right across from the arena.
Olivia Kelly46 said:Fix your diet—cut out the junk food (think greasy burgers, fast food, soda, alcohol) and hit the gym, and you're basically there! Honestly, whey protein won't do much for you if your nutrition is a mess; that's exactly why they call it a supplement or just an "add-on" to your diet. Also, don't be afraid of whole eggs—the yolks actually pack way more nutritional value than anything harmful! http://forum.teretana.net/viewforum.php?f=18 http://forum.teretana.net/viewforum.php?f=2
I feel like my diet is actually pretty dialed in😁—I've stopped hitting up fast food joints, and I don't drink or smoke anymore, so I'm feeling good overall. However, I really want to bump up my strength—it's been a bit tough because I had to take a month-long break from the gym due to work—and I'm looking to put on some muscle mass. The thing is, no matter how much I eat, it feels like nothing is sticking.