Armada Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) Care to explain? I heard this too.. Apparently some protein supplement companies were caught underfilling their products. Instead of 100% whey it would be like 50 to 75 and the rest was all weak amino acids/fillers. That is why I started to buy 100% unflavored whey protein in bulk with no added fillers at bulk barn This.. What some people don't understand is protein shakes are supplements..and are not meant to be your main source of protein. 1 or 2 scoops a day is fine if you mix with whole foods, but 10 scoops a day and a crappy diet is bad. This. Few other things I was told. ON is really good at marketing, that's why its reviewed as the number 1 protein everywhere, easily found promo codes and they were recently acquired by a chinese company. Now, it is unclear where the product is coming from and how it is made. Edited June 8, 2015 by Armada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Like this stuff?? Yes, but just like with buying eggs look for a quality product. Even though it's cheaper to just buy protein powder, if you make your own with some common whole food ingredients you can avoid some of the crap they add in the powders like fillers, additives, etc.. Also eating raw eggs is just asking for trouble.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLahey Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Bump. Anyone here a runner/triathlete? I took up running this summer and ran my second half marathon on Saturday - last until maybe February once I figure a race schedule out. Have to put together a proper routine to prep over the winter (Alberta winters) & continue to lose the rest of the weight I need to. Should be of great help as running at my weight is a lot of stress on the joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Bump. Anyone here a runner/triathlete? I took up running this summer and ran my second half marathon on Saturday - last until maybe February once I figure a race schedule out. Have to put together a proper routine to prep over the winter (Alberta winters) & continue to lose the rest of the weight I need to. Should be of great help as running at my weight is a lot of stress on the joints.I love running....and swimming now. i started committing to consistent runs just over two years ago. I was doing great until I got to just over 15k runs and started getting pain in the back of my hip...I couldn't shake it so I started swimming a few times per week last fall....id do shorter runs 6-8km on the treadmill during (Saskatoon winters) but immediately follow with a quick front crawl 1.5km swim.. I find it really tough to break the 15km though - running that is. I'm a carpenter and I'll work 10-12 hour days anywhere from 25-35 days in a row then a couple weeks off . I'm 39 and basically I think I'm just not getting enough calories or rest to get into longer distances. My cardio is totally fine. I'm carrying a 190lb body weight too so that's not helping. I can't afford to get much lighter as I need the strength/weight/leverage for work especially in winter when it gets stupid cold. Once it gets to about -15 to -20 I run inside.Swimming has proven to be a great low resistance workout as well for me. I've noticed range of motion and posture improvements as a result. ive never raced or competed. I suppose some sort of amateur half triathlon would be cool. And I would love to do a half marathon at least but I'm sure that I will have to take my time adjusting to 15-20+km and somehow reduce my work schedule (ya right!) but it if I don't race no biggie. I just enjoy zoning out with my tunes and trails (when I'm home).Good luck. and you'll enjoy this: http://digg.com/video/marathon-runner-didnt-tell-anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 lmaohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpTEeAE3BLw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLahey Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 lmaohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpTEeAE3BLwmore bend in the bar than his knees haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 lmaohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpTEeAE3BLwIn his defence, that amount of weight is immense. He could have been training a very limited range of motion on purpose or just calves.I'd be pissed if I was the gym owner though...he destroys that bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilac Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I reinstated my gym membership today. I am not sure if I will go or not, but the reason behind it is that I really want to lose 20 pounds, that's all. I'm an outdoors person. I enjoy going to the park, mountains, beaches, lakes, walking, but it's getting cold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Full on bulk for me right now, trying to keep it relatively clean though. Up to about 210, goal is 220 before starting the cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 26 minutes ago, RRypien37 said: Full on bulk for me right now, trying to keep it relatively clean though. Up to about 210, goal is 220 before starting the cut. It's impossible for me Putting weight is so much easier. I cut something like 20lbs a couple years ago but now I can't really do anything before my weight goes right back to where it was. Same weight routine - less calories. In vs out. Should work, guess not.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Men, I think I am breaking down and becoming brittle at the young age of 26. A sketchy knee. A bad disk in my lower back I still need physio for I guess (not sure how stretches and some vibrating pad fix that to be honest). A bad left pec that nearly killed me the other night somehow, some way, and I'm not sure if it's actually better even though I don't feel it now. I used to have professional athelete strength now I'm just a weak little bish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 13 hours ago, brilac said: I reinstated my gym membership today. I am not sure if I will go or not, but the reason behind it is that I really want to lose 20 pounds, that's all. I'm an outdoors person. I enjoy going to the park, mountains, beaches, lakes, walking, but it's getting cold out. Diet. If you're already active, exercise is a tough way to lose weight. It definitely helps, but your diet needs to be better to lose weight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 On October 26, 2015 at 11:26:33 PM, riffraff said: I love running....and swimming now. i started committing to consistent runs just over two years ago. I was doing great until I got to just over 15k runs and started getting pain in the back of my hip...I couldn't shake it so I started swimming a few times per week last fall....id do shorter runs 6-8km on the treadmill during (Saskatoon winters) but immediately follow with a quick front crawl 1.5km swim.. I find it really tough to break the 15km though - running that is. I'm a carpenter and I'll work 10-12 hour days anywhere from 25-35 days in a row then a couple weeks off . I'm 39 and basically I think I'm just not getting enough calories or rest to get into longer distances. My cardio is totally fine. I'm carrying a 190lb body weight too so that's not helping. I can't afford to get much lighter as I need the strength/weight/leverage for work especially in winter when it gets stupid cold. Once it gets to about -15 to -20 I run inside. Swimming has proven to be a great low resistance workout as well for me. I've noticed range of motion and posture improvements as a result. ive never raced or competed. I suppose some sort of amateur half triathlon would be cool. And I would love to do a half marathon at least but I'm sure that I will have to take my time adjusting to 15-20+km and somehow reduce my work schedule (ya right!) but it if I don't race no biggie. I just enjoy zoning out with my tunes and trails (when I'm home). Good luck. and you'll enjoy this: http://digg.com/video/marathon-runner-didnt-tell-anyone The first person who ran a marathon died immediately after it's completion, which to my mind says a lot about how good marathons are for you. I've done a few amateur 5K runs, and done a couple 10K's for training purposes, but I find I get bored & also get little pains here & there, knees, shins, etc. after like 8K. I really enjoying biking, I never get any of those pains, can go for hours & it's awesome how much of the city you can get to see while riding around. (Saskatoon here also!) Just recently got back into the weight room after rehabbing a shoulder injury the last 6 months, didn't lose much size but a lot of strength & endurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickly Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 16 hours ago, Tortorella's Rant said: Men, I think I am breaking down and becoming brittle at the young age of 26. A sketchy knee. A bad disk in my lower back I still need physio for I guess (not sure how stretches and some vibrating pad fix that to be honest). A bad left pec that nearly killed me the other night somehow, some way, and I'm not sure if it's actually better even though I don't feel it now. I used to have professional athelete strength now I'm just a weak little bish. Dawg I feel your pain. I'm 26 as well and I've put my body through hell over the years with playing hockey, rugby, martial arts, years in the military, and now a physical career that doesn't do me much justice. I still train hard in the gym but my joints are shot as I have tendinitis in my elbows and wrists, a terrible back that needs some serious treatment, and a history of being a bandaid in general. At my age I should be in the prime of my life but instead I feel I have the body of a 45 year old. Keep on keepin' on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 7 hours ago, taxi said: Diet. If you're already active, exercise is a tough way to lose weight. It definitely helps, but your diet needs to be better to lose weight. 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 7 hours ago, taxi said: Diet. If you're already active, exercise is a tough way to lose weight. It definitely helps, but your diet needs to be better to lose weight. Yup. I cut down on the cat, and mixed in some fish. I slimmed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 My gym motivation has gone out the window in the past couple of months. I'm so ashamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuciano Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 time to get dem gainz brozzzsses..winter is here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickly Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 1 hour ago, LuckyLuciano said: time to get dem gainz brozzzsses..winter is here Every season is bulking season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 1 hour ago, DollarAndADream said: My gym motivation has gone out the window in the past couple of months. I'm so ashamed. Same. Went on Wednesday. Was sore for four days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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