Information and help with weights and supplements

[gonnaloselots!]

Hi guys,

I've posted this in the mens forum but thought I should repost to everyone.

Lots of people seem to be interested in weights and supplements? so I'm here to answer any questions you may have?

I'm an ex bodybuilder, I was obsessed with it for years and did a few comps, basically I stopped training kept eating lost alot of muscle and gained alot of weight, so now I'm on atkins, and started training again.

Although I don't have the body anymore (which will be back shortly ) I still have alot of knowledge, been there done that basically.

So I'm offering answers to any questions you may have, and if I don't know
I won't bullshit. My girlfriend is a personal trainer and I was a martial arts instructor, and pro lifter. I'm not a doctor, my answers are from my experiences, and my personal opinions. But if you want advice I'll help as best I can.

If there are any questions you would rather keep private, feel free to private message me?

Look forward to answering your questions,

Cheers

[Elizellen]

Re: Information and help with weights and supplements

Hi Welcome to ADBB.

It is good to have another member who does not feel that Atkins and exercising make a conflict in training

We have several bodybuilder members here who I am sure will be happy to swap experiences and advice with you as well as other members interested in getting started to reshape their body using weights who will have questions and problems.

[kxb44]

Re: Information and help with weights and supplements

Ok, I'll bite. In your opinion, what are the best legal supplements to build muscle?

[mission to lose]

Re: Information and help with weights and supplements

Thanks for your offer!

[gonnaloselots!]

Re: Information and help with weights and supplements

To kxb44,

Depends what type of muscle you want to develop and for what purpose? If you talking purley muscle mass, using heavey weight with few reps, in supersets, of particular rotated muscle groups, then I'd recommend;

A good Whey protein always a must to have 1-2grams of protein per pound of body weight, You can get low carb versions for owl/ pre/ maintenance. If your on induction you may want to consider eggs, or some soy products but research is necessary, I personally just try to eat my protein from foods eggs, fish, chicken, ect. while in induction.

Creatine would be my next suggestion, but beware that its full of hidden no no's for atkins, I found some are loaded with dextrose, sweetners, sugars and carbs of course. these would probably be best to start using pre-maintenance, and maintennance phases. Though you should also note that creatine should be cycled, usually use for 4 weeks, have 2 weeks off and it should mak a reasonable difference in getting those extra reps out.

Next get yourself a good glutamine supplement, glutamine helps prevent muscle wasting and can improve recovery, its a naturally occuring amino acid, and really made a difference for me.

Then get some amino acids and BCAA's (branch chain amino acids), These are the basic make up of protein, amino acids aid in repair, growth and development of muscle tissue.

You should also have a good multi-vitamin, you should have these already if you did induction, and I prefer choosing vitamins which include some antioxidants and herbs. I also like to use cod liver oil, and I don't mean the capsules, its much more beneficial to drink a teaspoon of the liquid itself, as its much more potent and absorbed better. This gives high amounts of omega 3 and aids in joints, and circulartory systems. (Take this even if you not training, simply for health and well being)

Finally I'd recommend a good testosterone booster, increasing testosterone production really does improve training, and even makes you feel mentally better. (my opinion anyway) Don't listen to the rubbish about increased aggression, I personally found the only emotion characteristic that increases is you libido. (a little trick for this is to buy the libido enhancers from the chemist, they have basically the same ingredients as the testosterone booster at the gym but for half the price) The main ingredients of the testosterone boosters is zinc, magnesium, and B6.

The manufacturers you buy from all have varing ingredients, mixes and prices, there are alot more supplements I could mention if your interested? but what I have spoken of are basically what you need to get started on a body builders program.

Though no amount of supplements will get you results on their own. Get your training and diet right first and foremost, once these are working supplements will simple helps raise the bar a little. I personally believe to get results your effort should be spent 60% on diet, 30% on training and 10% on supplements.

Thoug this all depends on what results you want? and in what time frame?
Hope this answers your question?

Look forward to your next one,

Cheers