For all you guys wanting to gain muscle, size, etc.

[legendkiller5]

Quote: Originally Posted by cubsfan203

What!? Some of that had to be water weight. How does the Syntha-6 taste to you? I'm thinking about buying some True Mass, which is made by the same company.

Just started taking Syntha-6 and imo is the best tasting protein I've ever had. Better tasting than Muscle Milk, EAS and ON. I have the banana flavor, btw.

[cubsfan203]

Don't know if you guys know about this, but if you use Amazon's Subscribe and Save you can get a 5lb tub of Syntha-6 for a little over $37 shipped. I'm really considering giving that a go as well considering that's right around the same price as it would cost to get 5lbs of the protein from Wal-Mart.

http://www.amazon.com/BSN-Syntha-6-P...=operasport-20

You can use the same thing for most weight gainers and some other supplements. You can always change the time it gets delivered again, or just cancel it right away after getting the discount.

[AUChase]

Quote: Originally Posted by legendkiller5

Just started taking Syntha-6 and imo is the best tasting protein I've ever had. Better tasting than Muscle Milk, EAS and ON. I have the banana flavor, btw.

Banana flavored taste good with milk.

I love my gnc blender.

[Kearnzo]

What do you guys do as far as protein? Before, after, both? I figured I'd maybe have a granola bar before I lift, then some protein powder with water after. I'm looking to gain some good lean muscle, not really bulk up.

Can't wait to start up the new program Monday. Got some good tips from WTF, so I just wanna make sure I have the nutrition side in line. Diet wise, I know what to do, thanks to Insanity. However, I've never really known what the best way is to consume protein for the best results and recovery.

[AUChase]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kearnzo

What do you guys do as far as protein? Before, after, both? I figured I'd maybe have a granola bar before I lift, then some protein powder with water after. I'm looking to gain some good lean muscle, not really bulk up. Can't wait to start up the new program Monday. Got some good tips from WTF, so I just wanna make sure I have the nutrition side in line. Diet wise, I know what to do, thanks to Insanity. However, I've never really known what the best way is to consume protein for the best results and recovery.

For me, it depends on what I'm doing on each particular day.

I usually work out at night, so I will either have a protein shake in the morning, or try to consume my protein through what I eat, like eating tuna for lunch.

I usually mix a drink about an hour before workouts on lifting days and then again another.a few hours after workout to help with recovery.

If its a cardio day, I try to take my full serving of protein before the workout, to help power through it..

I'm also still taking jack3d for pre workout

I'm not exactly an expert on the subject and I'm always open to other peoples suggestions.

[legendkiller5]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kearnzo

What do you guys do as far as protein? Before, after, both? I figured I'd maybe have a granola bar before I lift, then some protein powder with water after. I'm looking to gain some good lean muscle, not really bulk up. Can't wait to start up the new program Monday. Got some good tips from WTF, so I just wanna make sure I have the nutrition side in line. Diet wise, I know what to do, thanks to Insanity. However, I've never really known what the best way is to consume protein for the best results and recovery.

@AUChase, how do you like jack3d ? My roommate just switched from Juggernaut (which he gave me) to that and he loves it thus far.

As for me on lift days, juggernaut before the workout, Syntha-6 after, ON Casein before bed. On non-workout days, ON Whey and/or Syntha-6 at some point during the day (one with breakfast, one as a meal replacement) and then ON Casein before bed.

And like AUChase, whether it be through a Wheaties fuel bar or whatever meal I'm eating (breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc), I try to get a good amount of protein in there somewhere.

[Feared]

One of the trainers at our gyms actually cautions us against using most of the pre-workout supplements, like Jack3d because of an Ingredient almost all of them use which is called 1,3 Dimethylamylamine. Which can cause rapid heart rate, higher blood pressure to unsafe levels and can possibly lead to stroke like conditions. Similar effect to what Ephedrine caused, which is now banned by the FDA.


Just a quick video on the dangers of 1,3 Dimeth.


Just take this with a grain of salt, this most likely will not effect you with the 25 mg dosing, but just in case if anyone has high blood pressure, or a family history of strokes, or heart conditions.

[AUChase]

Quote: Originally Posted by legendkiller5

@AUChase, how do you like jack3d ? My roommate just switched from Juggernaut (which he gave me) to that and he loves it thus far.

Pretty good.

I like that it's highly concentrated, so It goes down easy with water and I also like the results I see in the gym.

I can't compare it to any other supplement, but I do love how it helps keep me focused and wanting more. I don't have any issues with it, but I also don't consume any carbonated drinks throughout the day.

I have to make myself leave the gym, sometimes.