Because:clogar wrote:
all my friends who drinks those protein shakes are skinny and not that strong, i don't think they help at all
They could also be hard-gainers like me... I lift and eat a lot but I haven't gotten super big or strong after about 4 months. I mean I know I'm not gonna look like Ahnold, and I HAVE gained some muscle / strength but not as much as I'd like.Volatile wrote:
Because:clogar wrote:
all my friends who drinks those protein shakes are skinny and not that strong, i don't think they help at all
A. They don't lift weights or have a working regement
B. They don't consume the other protein and carbs that they need.
Yes, if you have a high metabolism it is hard to gain mass.HurricaИe wrote:
They could also be hard-gainers like me... I lift and eat a lot but I haven't gotten super big or strong after about 4 months. I mean I know I'm not gonna look like Ahnold, and I HAVE gained some muscle / strength but not as much as I'd like.Volatile wrote:
Because:clogar wrote:
all my friends who drinks those protein shakes are skinny and not that strong, i don't think they help at all
A. They don't lift weights or have a working regement
B. They don't consume the other protein and carbs that they need.
Last edited by Volatile (2008-07-08 22:33:45)
They aren't miracle drinks.clogar wrote:
all my friends who drinks those protein shakes are skinny and not that strong, i don't think they help at all
Thank you BlackKoala! I would give you a website where you can get some nice deals on whey protein and other supplements your from the U.S and it would be useless .BlackKoala wrote:
They aren't miracle drinks.clogar wrote:
all my friends who drinks those protein shakes are skinny and not that strong, i don't think they help at all
They only work if you provide the bed for them to work on, meaning YOU have to lift hard enough and YOU have to tear down your muscles consistently. If you don't, it's no different than digesting hundreds of calories.
I prefer the ON Whey, 5lb tubs I believe. I have Vanilla and Chocolate, and tend to mix them (taste better that way).
EAS are meant to be quite good.Volatile wrote:
If you're tired of shitty tasting supplements, give EAS a try. Their products taste good and are loaded with vitamins, aminos, and stuff your body needs to turn you into a lean mean muthafucka.
It's not cheap though. 36 of their deluxe shakes will run you $100.
Everyone is different. My workout buddy has a high metabolism and gains like crazy when he eats like crazy. I just get fat when I do that.Volatile wrote:
Yes, if you have a high metabolism it is hard to gain mass.HurricaИe wrote:
They could also be hard-gainers like me... I lift and eat a lot but I haven't gotten super big or strong after about 4 months. I mean I know I'm not gonna look like Ahnold, and I HAVE gained some muscle / strength but not as much as I'd like.Volatile wrote:
Because:
A. They don't lift weights or have a working regement
B. They don't consume the other protein and carbs that they need.
I'm under the impression though that it is possible to get good gains, but you have to take in food like there's no tomorrow. I used to know a guy that had a hell of a time bulking up, but once he kicked his eating into high gear(meals every 3 hours) he made significant gains.
As far as I know, the yellow contains the larger part of protein of an egg.TheAussieReaper wrote:
Try egg whites instead?
yup, that sounds about about as good as it gets.GodFather wrote:
I personally find that Vanilla is one of the best flavors to block the shitty protein flavor...GorillaKing798 wrote:
I'm stuck wiht vanilla, it's all we've got around the house.chittydog wrote:
I drink NitroTech shakes. The chocolate isn't bad at all.
Just tried to chug the remaining half a cup and almost threw up half way through
Try to consume very cold too... I usually do (when I used to drink them)
Half Bananna
Vanilla extract
Blueberrys
Yogurt (blueberry also)
and about 50g of protein
Ice.
I dont remember the amounts but id do about 2 cups of regular Wal-Mart brand yogurt
Tasty.
Last edited by HurricaИe (2008-07-09 08:58:57)
How old are you? If you are still young, your metabolism will eventually slow. I was 160-180 thru High School. At 6'4" I was skinny as a rail. I ate whatever I wanted and lots of it. I unfortunately kept those same eating habits, but added a steady diet of beer through the college years. Sure I had stints of working out (even got 250 on the bench), but the muscle was hard earned and very easy lost. After wife had kid, even that small bit of exercise went out the window. Fast forward 5 year and I am simply out of shape. Last December I blew out my back. It was bad. I couldn't move without the help of heavy pharmicutial aid. I ballooned up to almost 250. Clothes didn't fit anymore. My face was bloated. My body no longer chiseled now in the shape of a pear. And I developed a perky set of man boobs. Enough was enough. I've changed lifestyle habits and exercise. I will rehab my back and I will hit 250 again. I've lost the eating all the time urges and over 26 pounds. I've got another 20 to go... Don't get in my boat. You don't want the man boobs.HurricaИe wrote:
They could also be hard-gainers like me... I lift and eat a lot but I haven't gotten super big or strong after about 4 months. I mean I know I'm not gonna look like Ahnold, and I HAVE gained some muscle / strength but not as much as I'd like.Volatile wrote:
Because:clogar wrote:
all my friends who drinks those protein shakes are skinny and not that strong, i don't think they help at all
A. They don't lift weights or have a working regement
B. They don't consume the other protein and carbs that they need.
Not necessarily true, go read my two posts.S.Lythberg wrote:
protein shakes are useless, most people get more than enough protein in their regular diet.
Oh, I know. Believe me I'm working out, which is why I'm eating a lot, because otherwise I'm both hungry and not getting optimal nutrition for size and strength gains. I actually enjoy biking, so burning fat once I reach a good size (hell I don't even want to be that cut, tree-trunk arms are fine too ) won't be terrible.DBBrinson1 wrote:
How old are you? If you are still young, your metabolism will eventually slow. I was 160-180 thru High School. At 6'4" I was skinny as a rail. I ate whatever I wanted and lots of it. I unfortunately kept those same eating habits, but added a steady diet of beer through the college years. Sure I had stints of working out (even got 250 on the bench), but the muscle was hard earned and very easy lost. After wife had kid, even that small bit of exercise went out the window. Fast forward 5 year and I am simply out of shape. Last December I blew out my back. It was bad. I couldn't move without the help of heavy pharmicutial aid. I ballooned up to almost 250. Clothes didn't fit anymore. My face was bloated. My body no longer chiseled now in the shape of a pear. And I developed a perky set of man boobs. Enough was enough. I've changed lifestyle habits and exercise. I will rehab my back and I will hit 250 again. I've lost the eating all the time urges and over 26 pounds. I've got another 20 to go... Don't get in my boat. You don't want the man boobs.HurricaИe wrote:
They could also be hard-gainers like me... I lift and eat a lot but I haven't gotten super big or strong after about 4 months. I mean I know I'm not gonna look like Ahnold, and I HAVE gained some muscle / strength but not as much as I'd like.Volatile wrote:
Because:
A. They don't lift weights or have a working regement
B. They don't consume the other protein and carbs that they need.
No.S.Lythberg wrote:
protein shakes are useless...
I once let water sit in my water bottle (closed) in a somewhat warm room for a few days.Volatile wrote:
No.S.Lythberg wrote:
protein shakes are useless...
Even if you decide to not ingest them, they are still useful as weapons.
Make a shake.
Let it sour for a few days.
Turkey baster inject into waterballons.
If I don't clean out my shake mixer for a couple days it is by far the worst smell ever. An it takes days before the smell comes out of the plastic.
get whey protein from gnc, thats what I use, I have the chocolate flavor it tastes actually pretty good, and I have noticed a huge difference in my bench+squat+power clean from itGorillaKing798 wrote:
Mixed in some strawberries today with my normal mix, taste was still terrible but I got it down and chased it with some water. Going to pick up som Myoplex from EAS and see if it's any better.