Reply With QuoteI don't use it, but occasionally drink a coke or something (maybe once or twice a month). I know alot of folks drink coffee, but it upsets my stomach, so I avoid it.
Personally speaking, I'd rather eat something than load up on caffine to give me energy. After all, caffine isn't giving you energy, it's just making your body think it does. (I could be wrong).
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01-13-2003, 07:22 PM #1Registered User
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Caffeine while training
I usually stay away from caffeine, but before working out I've been having a couple of cups of coffee for extra energy. I was wondering what the pros and cons are of this. Do you guys use caffeine?
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01-13-2003, 10:19 PM #2Rebel without a clue ELITE MEMBER
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01-14-2003, 04:02 AM #3Registered User
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Caffine in any amount is BAD! Stay away from it! Coffee is especially bad for you! Robs the body of protien and nutrients.
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01-14-2003, 06:14 AM #4Designer Supplements
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?????Originally posted by Kent777
Robs the body of protien and nutrients.
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01-14-2003, 06:18 AM #5Senior Member
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TCD.....the rumor is, like alcohol...it depletes B vitamins, however I both agree and disagree with the statement and believe caffeine has many beneficial effects on performance as well.....
Of course I prefer anhydrous caffeine to coffee in this statement.
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01-14-2003, 06:20 AM #6Designer Supplements
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The only nutrient i could think of was possibly calcium.
And i imagine it takes a helluva lot to make a significant difference.
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01-14-2003, 06:22 AM #7Senior Member
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Agreed!
It's the "Drug of Choice!"
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01-14-2003, 06:23 AM #8Designer Supplements
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The again, i suppose the way the populations of our countries abuse the stuff, i wouldn't be suprised if it was in significant amounts to cause problems...
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01-14-2003, 06:48 AM #9Senior Member
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I guess I should have mentioned that the Phosphoric Acid in "Soda Pop" is one of the fastest ways to do that!Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
The only nutrient i could think of was possibly calcium.
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01-14-2003, 06:55 AM #10pedal pedal pedal MODERATOR
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Re: Caffeine while training
Originally posted by Revenant
I usually stay away from caffeine, but before working out I've been having a couple of cups of coffee for extra energy. I was wondering what the pros and cons are of this. Do you guys use caffeine?
I don't "use" caffeine per se, but I drink coffee. I have read that a cup o' joe before a workout can wake you up and give you some energy. I try to drink a cup or two before my weekend workouts. Not during the week though, since I basically roll out of bed and into the gym (no time).
If coffee is bad for you, than I am the unhealthiest mutha fukka around.
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I still say coffee is of the devil..LOL... switch to green tea!!
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01-14-2003, 10:25 AM #12Designer Supplements
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I like green tea.
I only seem to drink it when cutting though.
If not, it's either coffee, or tea <---- I'm on a bit of a tea-kick these days for some reason actually.Being held down by The Man
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01-14-2003, 03:11 PM #13Registered User
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Good for you dude! And for some reason I have noticed the chicks love seeing a guy drink green tea! Wonder if its sexual thing???
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01-14-2003, 03:26 PM #14Designer Supplements
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Or maybe you're just hot stuff?
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Green tea is caffeine free though, isn't it?Originally posted by Kent777
I still say coffee is of the devil..LOL... switch to green tea!!
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01-14-2003, 04:41 PM #16Bearded Attacker
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coffee plain is the devil cuz it tastes like absolute shite...caffeine has pros and cons...I don't drink coffee, but I don't think caffiene is "evil". I like it for a boost on those 5am workouts
I just take a couple ripped fuels or a ABB Speed Stack...But, of course, you cycle this stuff..once my bottle runs out, I lay off it for a month or 2..
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Originally posted by Revenant
Green tea is caffeine free though, isn't it?
Capsules of Green tea Extract are approx 8% caffeine, so a 500 mg cap has about 40 mgs of caffeine.
Tea Bags typically have between 30-35 mgs per bag, except for decaffeinated, which of course only has trace amounts!
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01-14-2003, 05:08 PM #18Bearded Attacker
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So, what you're saying is that he who says caffiene is the devil should rethink his beliefs
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Kent, you think everything is the ..... DEVIL.
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I drink about 2 c. of it every morning but I'm sure in the next coming weeks that I will have to switch to decaf since I'm cutting.
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Why would I think everyting is of the devil. Only those things bad for me. Wait does that mean women are of the devil too,LOL
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01-15-2003, 05:53 AM #22Designer Supplements
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Oxygen is corrosive.
Surely that can't be good for you?
You'd better stop breathing.Being held down by The Man
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I'm just curious...
You say caffiene is the devil, yet you drink green tea which is 8% caffiene? Where is the logic behind that?
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01-15-2003, 08:38 AM #24Registered User
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You can buy decaf green tea. WHICH I DO!! Caffine is satans friend!
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Kent do you eat Protein Bars.
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David Jason Dean sure does
check out his journal!
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Yes I sure do eat them. I am very cautious of which ones I eat.
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How can you say caffeine is the devil? Protein bars are by far worse than caffeine.
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Why no caffeine while cutting? I heard it helps burn fat if taken before cardio...I drink about 2 c. of it every morning but I'm sure in the next coming weeks that I will have to switch to decaf since I'm cutting.
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Rreally Jodi, WOW can you tell me why? Please you have my curiosity roused. Why are protien bars so bad> I dont eat just any, I like promax. No chocalote ones though. Thanks Kent
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