For those of you that don't know me, I was a regular poster here for many years, years ago. I bodybuilded to some degree for most of my 20's. I got into it in the heyday of legal PH's...biggest (then legal) cycle I ran was 2g/week 4AD-cyp with 1g/week of 1T-cyp and alternating orals. Biggest "real" cycle I've run was 700mg/week of each Test-P / Tren-A / Masterson-P. So I've been around the block and know my way around diet and nutrition, in general.
Fast forward to now...without getting into too much detail, for the past few years I've really struggled. A series of unfortunate events mixed with depression mixed with blah blah blah caused me to be basically sedentary, and ultimately reaching 370+ pounds. I'm not making excuses or looking for sympathy by any means, just telling it how it is. Anyway...
Been back in the gym regularly for about 3 weeks now, my life in general is looking up as well. I bought some Lipodrene Elite and Noopept, started taking that and made it to the gym 3 times in my first week. My first workout was about 5 work sets (light weight) of chest, and 25 minutes on the elliptical. My last workout (today) was 9 work sets of chest (still light weight but heavier than the first 2 chest days) followed by 73 minutes on the elliptical. I've also dropped 15 lbs.
After week 1, I dropped the Lipodrene and Noopept for Buproprion and Adderall (after seeing my psychiatrist). Say what you will about Adderall...I don't take it for weight loss, I actually need it (but obviously its potential for weight loss is enormous). Obviously this isn't relevant for everyone, but I've noticed that my heart rate is significantly lower using Adderall with a bit of caffeine than it was with the Lipodrene / Noopept combination (while using the elliptical at the same intensity).
For those of you not familiar with Adderall, it completely obliterates appetite (amongst other things). My diet has been nothing but protein shakes and turkey sandwiches. And by turkey sandwich I mean 2 slices of whole grain bread with no-sodium added Boar's Head turkey, nothing else. I'm running a severe calorie deficit. I don't eat before the gym, just after. Money is a little tight right now but I'm starting a new job soon, but I'm planning to add fish and/or flax oil, and will pick up another bottle of Orange Triad asap.
I've been out of the supplement scene for so long that it's hard to discern what's hype and what's actual feedback. Could use advice on what the best flax and fish oil supplements currently are. And I'm also looking for a reasonably priced protein powder blend. Trutein seems to be the best that I can find but $60 for 4 lbs is a bit pricey. Combat Protein is much cheaper but also seems to be much more whey than a true blend. Would like something closer to Trutein so I can mix with water and not skim milk and skip all that lactose.
Comments, thoughts, suggestions appreciated.
Fast forward to now...without getting into too much detail, for the past few years I've really struggled. A series of unfortunate events mixed with depression mixed with blah blah blah caused me to be basically sedentary, and ultimately reaching 370+ pounds. I'm not making excuses or looking for sympathy by any means, just telling it how it is. Anyway...
Been back in the gym regularly for about 3 weeks now, my life in general is looking up as well. I bought some Lipodrene Elite and Noopept, started taking that and made it to the gym 3 times in my first week. My first workout was about 5 work sets (light weight) of chest, and 25 minutes on the elliptical. My last workout (today) was 9 work sets of chest (still light weight but heavier than the first 2 chest days) followed by 73 minutes on the elliptical. I've also dropped 15 lbs.
After week 1, I dropped the Lipodrene and Noopept for Buproprion and Adderall (after seeing my psychiatrist). Say what you will about Adderall...I don't take it for weight loss, I actually need it (but obviously its potential for weight loss is enormous). Obviously this isn't relevant for everyone, but I've noticed that my heart rate is significantly lower using Adderall with a bit of caffeine than it was with the Lipodrene / Noopept combination (while using the elliptical at the same intensity).
For those of you not familiar with Adderall, it completely obliterates appetite (amongst other things). My diet has been nothing but protein shakes and turkey sandwiches. And by turkey sandwich I mean 2 slices of whole grain bread with no-sodium added Boar's Head turkey, nothing else. I'm running a severe calorie deficit. I don't eat before the gym, just after. Money is a little tight right now but I'm starting a new job soon, but I'm planning to add fish and/or flax oil, and will pick up another bottle of Orange Triad asap.
I've been out of the supplement scene for so long that it's hard to discern what's hype and what's actual feedback. Could use advice on what the best flax and fish oil supplements currently are. And I'm also looking for a reasonably priced protein powder blend. Trutein seems to be the best that I can find but $60 for 4 lbs is a bit pricey. Combat Protein is much cheaper but also seems to be much more whey than a true blend. Would like something closer to Trutein so I can mix with water and not skim milk and skip all that lactose.
Comments, thoughts, suggestions appreciated.