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  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
    RKCNDY said:

    Um...can rocking out hardcore at a concert for 3 hours straight replace my regular workout?

    I think so.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    I agree,it's great cardio.
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    Last night's workout:

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    And
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    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    dankind said:

    Last night's workout:

    image
    And
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    It's working. I can see your mussels.
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
    oftenreading said:

    dankind said:

    Last night's workout:

    image
    And
    image

    It's working. I can see your mussels.
    Clever!
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    I felt fine Sunday...okay fine-ish. I'm feeling everything today...I hurt all over.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,214
    I guess this is more a question for rr165892 or PJ_Soul (if she still reads this thread), although anyone is welcome to chime in.

    What are your thoughts on BCAAs? Do they work or is it just wasting money for minimal results?
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    1.5 hours of shoveling and 2 hours of tilling...I'm calling that a good workout.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    rgambs said:

    1.5 hours of shoveling and 2 hours of tilling...I'm calling that a good workout.

    I washed two cars, two bathrooms, mowed the lawn with a reel mower and replaced a dryer vent on Sunday. I'm still sore.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Mark,they are your building blocks of protein.If your diet has enough good lean meats,nuts,legumes,and dairy you probably are getting enough.I don't take any additional,but the protein powder I use has some in it.Save your money and put it toward better sups like proteins and whole food probiotic compounds(like Green Vibrance)
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Some peeps I know use the liquid amigos as an add for shakes and smoothies.
  • crookedcross
    crookedcross Right Near Da Beach, Boiii Posts: 1,545
    markymark550 said:

    I guess this is more a question for rr165892 or PJ_Soul (if she still reads this thread), although anyone is welcome to chime in.

    What are your thoughts on BCAAs? Do they work or is it just wasting money for minimal results?

    It depends on what your goal is. BCAA is not a waste of money. It's a must if you're goal is to build muscle and get stronger and improve muscle endurance. If you don't kill yourself/muscles working-out for more than an hour about 4-5 times a week, I'd say it's a waste. Regular balanced diet and maybe a recovery/protein drink will be sufficient, as already mentioned.

    Also BCAA is very cheap if you mix it yourself. It's pretty simple... leucine (most important), isoleucine and valine... you can buy each in powder form. Traditional mix ratio is 3:1:1 but I find 2:1:1 more effective for me (everyone is different). Mixing your own is not going to be as fruity as the famous pre-mixed brands but you know what you're drinking and for much cheaper. You just gotta be able to close your eyes and down a bitter cup of shit 2 - 3 times a day. Hope this helps.
  • guacamolejoe
    guacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    Started going back to the gym this week. Would like to be able to get there 4-5 days for the next few weeks. Motivation is key, my willpower not nearly as good as it use to be. Turning 57 soon, it doesn't get easier that for sure, lol.
    So, What you Giving ?........ (Thanks Speedy, Alesek, & Arq+friends)
    What You Giving

    I suggest you step out on your Porch.
    Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,214
    rr165892 said:

    Mark,they are your building blocks of protein.If your diet has enough good lean meats,nuts,legumes,and dairy you probably are getting enough.I don't take any additional,but the protein powder I use has some in it.Save your money and put it toward better sups like proteins and whole food probiotic compounds(like Green Vibrance)

    crookedcross said:

    markymark550 said:

    I guess this is more a question for rr165892 or PJ_Soul (if she still reads this thread), although anyone is welcome to chime in.

    What are your thoughts on BCAAs? Do they work or is it just wasting money for minimal results?

    It depends on what your goal is. BCAA is not a waste of money. It's a must if you're goal is to build muscle and get stronger and improve muscle endurance. If you don't kill yourself/muscles working-out for more than an hour about 4-5 times a week, I'd say it's a waste. Regular balanced diet and maybe a recovery/protein drink will be sufficient, as already mentioned.

    Also BCAA is very cheap if you mix it yourself. It's pretty simple... leucine (most important), isoleucine and valine... you can buy each in powder form. Traditional mix ratio is 3:1:1 but I find 2:1:1 more effective for me (everyone is different). Mixing your own is not going to be as fruity as the famous pre-mixed brands but you know what you're drinking and for much cheaper. You just gotta be able to close your eyes and down a bitter cup of shit 2 - 3 times a day. Hope this helps.
    Thanks for the info guys. I've researched the science behind it, I just don't know anyone that actually uses them. It's tough getting good info on actual results with it because it's tough weeding out which sites are giving honest opinions and which ones are just trying to guide you into buying their supplements. I know the protein mix I buy has leucine (and maybe isoleucine), but I don't think it's all that much. I think, for the time being, I'll just stick with what I'm doing now as I'm getting good results with my nutrition and workouts. If I get to a point where I'm wanting to add a lot of muscle, I might give them a try. Still, appreciate the input.
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    Just signed up with Bodybuilding.com
    Trying 12 weeks Lee Labrada's program, along with the diet. Says it's like 70% diet. This shit is gonna be hard, but it's high time.
    www.cluthelee.com
  • crookedcross
    crookedcross Right Near Da Beach, Boiii Posts: 1,545
    markymark550 said:

    rr165892 said:

    Mark,they are your building blocks of protein.If your diet has enough good lean meats,nuts,legumes,and dairy you probably are getting enough.I don't take any additional,but the protein powder I use has some in it.Save your money and put it toward better sups like proteins and whole food probiotic compounds(like Green Vibrance)

    crookedcross said:

    markymark550 said:

    I guess this is more a question for rr165892 or PJ_Soul (if she still reads this thread), although anyone is welcome to chime in.

    What are your thoughts on BCAAs? Do they work or is it just wasting money for minimal results?

    It depends on what your goal is. BCAA is not a waste of money. It's a must if you're goal is to build muscle and get stronger and improve muscle endurance. If you don't kill yourself/muscles working-out for more than an hour about 4-5 times a week, I'd say it's a waste. Regular balanced diet and maybe a recovery/protein drink will be sufficient, as already mentioned.

    Also BCAA is very cheap if you mix it yourself. It's pretty simple... leucine (most important), isoleucine and valine... you can buy each in powder form. Traditional mix ratio is 3:1:1 but I find 2:1:1 more effective for me (everyone is different). Mixing your own is not going to be as fruity as the famous pre-mixed brands but you know what you're drinking and for much cheaper. You just gotta be able to close your eyes and down a bitter cup of shit 2 - 3 times a day. Hope this helps.
    Thanks for the info guys. I've researched the science behind it, I just don't know anyone that actually uses them. It's tough getting good info on actual results with it because it's tough weeding out which sites are giving honest opinions and which ones are just trying to guide you into buying their supplements. I know the protein mix I buy has leucine (and maybe isoleucine), but I don't think it's all that much. I think, for the time being, I'll just stick with what I'm doing now as I'm getting good results with my nutrition and workouts. If I get to a point where I'm wanting to add a lot of muscle, I might give them a try. Still, appreciate the input.
    Good luck. As per finding real results, I use it. I do before and after working out and one random time during the day and I love it. Muscle endurance and strength are probably biggest difference. Although, you're going to have to find out yourself how it will affect your own body and find your own balance. Dont rely on anyone else's results. It's like going to doctors. One will tell you you just need to rest, the other will tell you you have cancer
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
    guacamolejoe said:

    Started going back to the gym this week. Would like to be able to get there 4-5 days for the next few weeks. Motivation is key, my willpower not nearly as good as it use to be. Turning 57 soon, it doesn't get easier that for sure, lol.

    Good luck and have fun, guacamolejoe!
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,368
    2-feign-reluctance said:

    Just signed up with Bodybuilding.com
    Trying 12 weeks Lee Labrada's program, along with the diet. Says it's like 70% diet. This shit is gonna be hard, but it's high time.

    Does your program promote a drastic diet change or a moderate diet change? I think changing a little at a time may be easier and could be maintained.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,214
    Good luck guacamolejoe and 2-feign-reluctance!

    And yeah, diet is the most important part of it. You can kill it in the gym, but if you're eating crap whatever you do in your workouts won't be as effective. I hate to use the word diet though, because it's more of a lifestyle change than modifying habits for a little while.
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,214
    crookedcross said:

    markymark550 said:

    rr165892 said:

    Mark,they are your building blocks of protein.If your diet has enough good lean meats,nuts,legumes,and dairy you probably are getting enough.I don't take any additional,but the protein powder I use has some in it.Save your money and put it toward better sups like proteins and whole food probiotic compounds(like Green Vibrance)

    crookedcross said:

    markymark550 said:

    I guess this is more a question for rr165892 or PJ_Soul (if she still reads this thread), although anyone is welcome to chime in.

    What are your thoughts on BCAAs? Do they work or is it just wasting money for minimal results?

    It depends on what your goal is. BCAA is not a waste of money. It's a must if you're goal is to build muscle and get stronger and improve muscle endurance. If you don't kill yourself/muscles working-out for more than an hour about 4-5 times a week, I'd say it's a waste. Regular balanced diet and maybe a recovery/protein drink will be sufficient, as already mentioned.

    Also BCAA is very cheap if you mix it yourself. It's pretty simple... leucine (most important), isoleucine and valine... you can buy each in powder form. Traditional mix ratio is 3:1:1 but I find 2:1:1 more effective for me (everyone is different). Mixing your own is not going to be as fruity as the famous pre-mixed brands but you know what you're drinking and for much cheaper. You just gotta be able to close your eyes and down a bitter cup of shit 2 - 3 times a day. Hope this helps.
    Thanks for the info guys. I've researched the science behind it, I just don't know anyone that actually uses them. It's tough getting good info on actual results with it because it's tough weeding out which sites are giving honest opinions and which ones are just trying to guide you into buying their supplements. I know the protein mix I buy has leucine (and maybe isoleucine), but I don't think it's all that much. I think, for the time being, I'll just stick with what I'm doing now as I'm getting good results with my nutrition and workouts. If I get to a point where I'm wanting to add a lot of muscle, I might give them a try. Still, appreciate the input.
    Good luck. As per finding real results, I use it. I do before and after working out and one random time during the day and I love it. Muscle endurance and strength are probably biggest difference. Although, you're going to have to find out yourself how it will affect your own body and find your own balance. Dont rely on anyone else's results. It's like going to doctors. One will tell you you just need to rest, the other will tell you you have cancer
    Thanks again. Are you using them strictly to gain a lot of muscle? I've been going back and forth with trying them. I guess without knowing a whole lot about the various supplements and not yet having done much research, I'm just trying to determine what's worth taking and what makes really expensive pee, as Sheldon Cooper once said :lol:

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