Am I Over-doing It???

[JT82]

Ok, so about 3 months ago I started taking a bunch of different supplements as well as protein shakes. Can anyone tell me if I'm overdoing it or not doing enough? What else do I need to take or change? I started taking all of these based on articles I've read and trial and error (seeing if it did anything for me). Anyway, here's the list...


+ ProComplex Augmented Protein Shake (60grams)

+ Iron

+ Glucosamine & Chondroitin 750/600

+ Tonalin CLA

+ Glutamine

+ OptiMen Multivitamin

+ Total EFA (Double Action with Omega 3-6-9)

+ Daily Fiber Caps

+ BCAA

+ No-Xplode Fruit Punch


Everyone recommended the no-xplode but I really didn't see or feel any changes. I tried taking a little more, followed the instructions to a T an yet I still saw no changes.

[virus]

I wouldn't say your overdoing it. Got your amino n fatty acids, if you and your joints benefit from the glucosaime then awesome! Only thing i'd say whats up about is the Fiber but i'm not sure if you need to take that due to other reasons besides trying to gain from lifting? Should get plenty of that from your diet.

Looks good otherwise, you by far don't need to add anything to that. If you got the $ n looking to spend it - get some Waxy Maize Starch (carbs) for your protein shake.

[mcchunter]

what are your goals?
post your age height weight
diet
no explode is garbage.
alot more info needed to give you advice

[hrpiii]

drop the glutamine and no-explode.

[BlackWinterDay]

eat red meat...lots and lots and lots of it...seriously though, just eat/ get a weight gainer if you're gonna get any supp. imo. cytogainer helped me a lot.

[JT82]

Thanks for the advice. Here are my specs and more info you wanted...

AGE: 25

HEIGHT: 6'0

WEIGHT: 160 lbs

My goals are to gain muscle mass and definition. I don't want to be bulky to the extreme, but definitely want to add some muscle and definition. In 2005, I was overweight and weighed 260 lbs. Its taken me some time, but I've managed to loose the weight and keep it off through healthy eating and light cardio and streching. Not so much weight lifting and I think that was a huge mistake for me. For the past 6 months I've been doing some light free weights and using a bench. I've gained some much needed definition but I would definitely like to fill in some more. Again, my main goal is to have a lean, toned, muscular build. Out of curiosity, why should I drop the glutamine and no-explode? Anyway, thanks again for all of you help.

[JT82]

Thanks for the advice. Here are my specs and more info you wanted...

AGE: 25

HEIGHT: 6'0

WEIGHT: 160 lbs

My goals are to gain muscle mass and definition. I don't want to be bulky to the extreme, but definitely want to add some muscle and definition. In 2005, I was overweight and weighed 260 lbs. Its taken me some time, but I've managed to loose the weight and keep it off through healthy eating and light cardio and streching. Not so much weight lifting and I think that was a huge mistake for me. For the past 6 months I've been doing some light free weights and using a bench. I've gained some much needed definition but I would definitely like to fill in some more. Again, my main goal is to have a lean, toned, muscular build. Out of curiosity, why should I drop the glutamine and no-explode? Anyway, thanks again for all of you help.

[hrpiii]

Glutamine doesn't really do enough (return on investment). No-explode is just crap.

[virus]

My opinion is since you're taking BCAA's, the glutamine is just even more worthless...

NO-explode is good just expensive. You'd be better off spending your money elsewhere.

[JT82]

Why is it "worthless" if I take Glutamine and BCAAs? I understand that Glutamine is just 1 of 20 amino acids so whats wrong with taking it?

[NiteHawk]

Originally Posted by JT82

Why is it "worthless" if I take Glutamine and BCAAs? I understand that Glutamine is just 1 of 20 amino acids so whats wrong with taking it?

Because studies done it show that glutamine has no effect on protein synthesis, muscle hypertrophy, or gains in strength.

So, pretty much worthless when it comes to building muscle.

[NiteHawk]

As for the NO Xplode, its definitely not a necessity. I did however just buy a large tub of it during a great sale at an on-line store. I got a larger tub for only $32.00

I like the energy it gives me before a workout. I dont use it for the NO or the pump but the energy.

[mcchunter]

coffee is alot cheaper
your protein drink probably has glutamine in it
your diet is most important not the supplements
add calories to your maintancecaloric intake to add weight
eat clean
workouts?
diet?
6' 160 your pretty lean

[NiteHawk]

Originally Posted by mcchunter

coffee is alot cheaper
your protein drink probably has glutamine in it
your diet is most important not the supplements
add calories to your maintancecaloric intake to add weight
eat clean
workouts?
diet?
6' 160 your pretty lean

coffee is cheaper but it doesnt give me the energy.