Gym rats...

[Darth Biscuit]

What kind of supplements do you take/recommend?

I don't really want to put more muscle on, but I'd like to keep what I have an lose some fat... if I add some muscle in the process, wouldn't hurt my feelings too much.

I workout about 5 days a week as it is and I've been doing more cardio than lifting the last two months. I am starting to tell some difference, but as Saltman reminds me, I am getting older and it's harder and harder to lose that fat.

[Guest]

<<<<old guy. Hate to break it to you, but since I've quit drinking during the week, its alot easier for me to keep lean. :D I'm also running alot more than I used to. Never did supplements other than protein powders. Now I just make sure I eat enough protein-rich foods.

[Darth Biscuit]

Yeah, I don't drink as much as I should... :lol: so that's not really an issue.

My diet is getting better but that is an issue. I've cut sodas out... well, mostly. I regress on that sometimes. I generally eat healthy now. I don't do a lot of running, mainly because it kills my knees.

[Guest]

I should have said I take a bunch of vitamins/ minerals every morning. I guess those are supplements, technically. Might be wasting $ but eh.

I drink a soda maybe once a month. Only water, or beer. :)

[Darth Biscuit]

Beer is good for your kidneys... :D

[Guest]

damn, now I'm thirsty.

[SCMunnerlyn1]

How old are you .. and what is your height and weight?

[Darth Biscuit]

How old are you .. and what is your height and weight?

Me? 38... 6'0", 215

[SCMunnerlyn1]

Me? 38... 6'0", 215

Ok at 215 even at your age you should still be able to drain about 15 - 20 lbs off with relative ease

What kind of stuff do you usually do .. I know you said cardio but if you could be specific like .. do you run? Plyometrics ( jumping , jump rope yada yada ) ?

BTW Chad Ochocinco said it best if you workout like you're supposed to , you can eat or drink whatever the hell you want :p

[Johnny Rockets]

So you are wanting a supplement to help lose weight? Most are scams but look into OxyElitePro by USP labs...use as directed and it will jump start the process. Lean protein diet is the way to go though.

*Edit* Here is a good site to read up on different supplements, stacks, etc...

http://www.supplementreviews.com/

[SCMunnerlyn1]

it's not really a necessity to do all these crazy diets .. if you want protein .. have eggs for breakfast and youll just burn them off as the day goes by.

If you wanna gain weight with a workout eat peanut butter before bed .. these diets take it a bit too far.

[Mvp2014]

I've been told the only supplement that your body needs are Omega-3s, everything else your body will make as long as you eat well. Protein shakes are good after a hard workout.

[Joscott]

What kind of supplements do you take/recommend?

I don't really want to put more muscle on, but I'd like to keep what I have an lose some fat... if I add some muscle in the process, wouldn't hurt my feelings too much.

I workout about 5 days a week as it is and I've been doing more cardio than lifting the last two months. I am starting to tell some difference, but as Saltman reminds me, I am getting older and it's harder and harder to lose that fat.

I really like using this website, bodybuilding.com, and they generally have some pretty good deals compared to other places and they really have a lot of info and member reviews that really help. Just go to set up your plan and it will give you a video overview and a list of products that will be best for you.

Personally I really like Gold Standard as a source of protein and multi-vit and NOW vitamins are also pretty good. If you have more specific questions after that I can try and help, but usually everyone has their preferences. If you are not looking to really add muscle, I'd just stick to vitamins and omegas and go from there.

[Gipetto]

If you go balls to the wall with all your workouts your diet isn't that big of a deal unless your eating 20+ bigmacs a day or something. Just eat like regular and maybe lessen the soda intake and you'll be fine. I lost 30 pounds running and lifting weights and i ate whatever i wanted including burritos and hamburgers every once in awhile.

But as for supplements you can take Jack3d 3d pre-workout and drink muscle milk post workout. These are the too most common supplements.