supplements

[stepaukas]

i havent bought a bodybuilding magazine in 20+ years, and i just couldnt believe all the advertisements in that magazine. i was amazed at all the crap they advertise..do guys that workout and are at a high, or low trying to get to a high level really take all this crap. i have no idea what all this stuff is. i thought a simple 1 a day and great foods were the staple.. looks like there is a ton of powders and bcaa recoverydrinks and a lot of other stuff.
is all this really worth it? why not stay as close to mother earth as possible. whole milk, eggs, fish, beef fruits veggies etc. a good 1 a day, and maybe a scoop of whey protein..
i'm nobody special at all, but i got to a fairly high level in 3 sports. running, ice hockey and cycling, by eating good, with just a 1 a day. i imagine most of the readers here on this site work 9-5, so this is just a hobby, training and getting in small contests. so whats everyones opinion, on us locals. do we really need all this crap they have advertised in the magazines? i say no way..

opinions???

 

[ceazur]

Well kind sir, Speaking on my behalf I would like to say yes we do. and speaking on behalf of most of the ppl I know on this site, its not just hobbie/past time etc. Its a way of life. God reached down and plucked a few of us and gave us the discipline to become the physical elite. These powders and other supps help us not just physically but mentally... Even tho half the supps we use dont work or are not worth shet they still give us something to spend our money on, test on our bodies, and flat out talk about. I personally have wasted lots on supplements that did nothing for me and im only 20 so i can imagine what others here have spent. Not sure if i hit the primary question on the head or even nibbled around the edges but I assure you I need these supps. PLus if your going to do something whether it be a hobbie/training/small comp... DO it to the fuLLesT! Do everything you can to be the best, besides. You'll be happier that you did!!

P.S. OOhhh Rah!

 

[Marat]

My opinion differs a bit from ceazur. The majority would be fine with whey protein, creatine, some fish oil capsules and a multivitamin. Just the nature of being supplements, even those three aren't terribly necessary. They are nice to have in order to provide some convenience, an inexpensive performance boost, and a 'safety net' to ensure that any micronutrients that aren't covered by our diets can be taken care of by the one-a-day.

As one becomes more advanced, most things worth taking won't be found in a magazine.

 

[ceazur]

My opinion differs a bit from ceazur. The majority would be fine with whey protein, creatine, some fish oil capsules and a multivitamin. Just the nature of being supplements, even those three aren't terribly necessary. They are nice to have in order to provide some convenience, an inexpensive performance boost, and a 'safety net' to ensure that any micronutrients that aren't covered by our diets can be taken care of by the one-a-day.

As one becomes more advanced, most things worth taking won't be found in a magazine.

Your a professional tho M.. I'm a young immature Marine Poolee. I have to be a cocky, arrogant, know it all who strives to be the best. It's my way of life.

 

[aja44]

I agree with Ceazur that most supplements are sold more to mentally motivate us than for their actual nutrition benefits. I'm not saying they dont work, but with a proper diet you probably dont need most.

But as M11 very nicely put it, most are more a matter of convenience. I personally use the following and have had very good results so far:
StarPac vitamin pack and FlexRX along with Whey Isolate (when I wake up)
Creatine, BCAA's and Whey Isolate (pre-workout)
Creatine, BCAA's, Whey Isolate and Glutamine (post workout)
Another scoop of Glutamine (20-30 minutes later)
Casein Protein shake (before bed)

If you cannot get a meal cooked in time, have a shake scoop or two of Whey to hold you over until your chicken and rice are cooked instead of stopping off at McDonalds. There also a great way to get your protein intake up to where it needs to be without adding in more calories, carbs or fat. Not as a substitute for a meal, but along with the meal.

Hope this helps!