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[6StringSamurai]

Ello gang'

I am getting back into working out and was curious if there were any amateur muscleheads on the board? I used to work out with a professional body builder (not that I was ever looked like one) anyway, I was working out 7 days a week 2x a day, cardio in the morning, and lifting in the afternoon alternating muscle groups to allow time for recouperation. ANYWAY, at that time I was on Hydroxycut( oldschool ones with Ephedra 10 a day) Cell-tech (creatine), Whey protein shakes 3 a day, and androgen...Was wondering what you guys use or had sucess with? I need to take off/convert about 30lbs of fat to get back to where I need to be.

 

[49erinnc]

Pretty much just diet, multivitamins and IDS whey protein isolate shakes for me. I've always found Creatine to be overrated. It gave me headaches for some reason and I felt like I had to always be overhydrated to maintain the results I got from it. I haven't used Hydroxycut but I know several people who swear by it. I'm pretty lean so I just haven't had the need for stuff like that. I think you're fine with just what you eat, whey protein and hitting the gym 3-5 times a week.

 

[j00fek]

i use hydroxycut and looking into super pump 250, never liked creatine or the results you never got from it. many friends tried it with no success. and do you do that work out schedule now ? i dont see how you need to get 30lbs off

 

[6StringSamurai]

Originally posted by: j00fek
i use hydroxycut and looking into super pump 250, never liked creatine or the results you never got from it. many friends tried it with no success. and do you do that work out schedule now ? i dont see how you need to get 30lbs off

haha no I wished I still did, I just started back this week and its been about 3 years I would say since I had that kind of routine. So yeah Im 5'11 about 220lbs. I want to get down to between 185lbs-190lbs in 3 months. I probably will not ever go back to 7x2 every week. I will however maintain 5x a week pace. I may skip the creatine this go around. My only issue is that ephedra is now illegal, that stuff made me be able to work out for 2 -3 hours straight with no loss in energy. No everything is ephedra free sigh...

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: 6StringSamurai

Originally posted by: j00fek
i use hydroxycut and looking into super pump 250, never liked creatine or the results you never got from it. many friends tried it with no success. and do you do that work out schedule now ? i dont see how you need to get 30lbs off

haha no I wished I still did, I just started back this week and its been about 3 years I would say since I had that kind of routine. So yeah Im 5'11 about 220lbs. I want to get down to between 185lbs-190lbs in 3 months. I probably will not ever go back to 7x2 every week. I will however maintain 5x a week pace. I may skip the creatine this go around. My only issue is that ephedra is now illegal, that stuff made me be able to work out for 2 -3 hours straight with no loss in energy. No everything is ephedra free sigh...

First of all I am calling shens on your back story, you sound way to uneducated to have even worked out with a pro body builder once.

Second the bans on ephedra HCL have been lifted.

Third skipping over creatine is just plain stupid.

What are your current stats and measurements? If it has been three years since you have worked out I doubt you want to cut right away. Also except for protein, fish oil, and a multi, you don't need any supplements right now, because after a 3 year break your gains are going to be good anyway starting out agaim.

I would be glad to help, but I need to know more about your goals first.

 

[Special K]

Originally posted by: 6StringSamurai

Originally posted by: j00fek
i use hydroxycut and looking into super pump 250, never liked creatine or the results you never got from it. many friends tried it with no success. and do you do that work out schedule now ? i dont see how you need to get 30lbs off

haha no I wished I still did, I just started back this week and its been about 3 years I would say since I had that kind of routine. So yeah Im 5'11 about 220lbs. I want to get down to between 185lbs-190lbs in 3 months. I probably will not ever go back to 7x2 every week. I will however maintain 5x a week pace. I may skip the creatine this go around. My only issue is that ephedra is now illegal, that stuff made me be able to work out for 2 -3 hours straight with no loss in energy. No everything is ephedra free sigh...

Lifting for 2-3 hours each day is a recipe for overtraining. Plus, if you were able to work out for that long in the first place, maybe you should think about increasing the intensity of your working sets.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: 6StringSamurai
Ello gang'

I am getting back into working out and was curious if there were any amateur muscleheads on the board? I used to work out with a professional body builder (not that I was ever looked like one) anyway, I was working out 7 days a week 2x a day, cardio in the morning, and lifting in the afternoon alternating muscle groups to allow time for recouperation. ANYWAY, at that time I was on Hydroxycut( oldschool ones with Ephedra 10 a day) Cell-tech (creatine), Whey protein shakes 3 a day, and androgen...Was wondering what you guys use or had sucess with? I need to take off/convert about 30lbs of fat to get back to where I need to be.

Celltech is a ripoff. It contains soo much sugar.

I take the following:

AST 32X
Lean Green
Exceed
NOXplode
Optimum Whey
ZMA
Fish Oil
PowerFULL


I justed order Animal Pump, I've read good things about it.

 

[Legend]

ON Whey
AST Creatine
Universal Animal Pak
Higher Power Green tea extract
Walmart Fish oil (consumerlab.com says it's safe...)
Biotest ZMA

I've also been taking Biotest HotRox extreme for my cut cycle in the past few weeks. It hasn't sped up fat loss, but I am retaining my strength and muscle, which is good enough for me.

 

[j00fek]

im currently using NoXplode and Green Tea extract from anabolicfitness.com, love the noxplode, blows you right up and the tea helps alot with weight loss and natural caffene.

 

[iwantanewcomputer]

i just started getting serious
multi's, fish oil, whey just cause it is easy and good, and started creatine i also usually drink a cup of green tea.

how do u guys like NOexplode? I thought about that, but just decided tp go with creatine to start

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: 6StringSamurai
Ello gang'

I am getting back into working out and was curious if there were any amateur muscleheads on the board? I used to work out with a professional body builder (not that I was ever looked like one) anyway, I was working out 7 days a week 2x a day, cardio in the morning, and lifting in the afternoon alternating muscle groups to allow time for recouperation. ANYWAY, at that time I was on Hydroxycut( oldschool ones with Ephedra 10 a day) Cell-tech (creatine), Whey protein shakes 3 a day, and androgen...Was wondering what you guys use or had sucess with? I need to take off/convert about 30lbs of fat to get back to where I need to be.

Celltech is a ripoff. It contains soo much sugar.

I take the following:

AST 32X
Lean Green
Exceed
NOXplode
Optimum Whey
ZMA
Fish Oil
PowerFULL


I justed order Animal Pump, I've read good things about it.

Xceed and NO-Explode is a little redundant don't you think?

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: j00fek
im currently using NoXplode and Green Tea extract from anabolicfitness.com, love the noxplode, blows you right up and the tea helps alot with weight loss and natural caffene.

There is only ~1g of creatine per scoop of NO-Explode so I would suggest bulk mono or CEE post workout.