Author Topic: Money wasted on bodybuilding "supplements" (Read 16711 times)

Dr Dutch · « **on:** July 23, 2012, 04:14:08 AM »

We all know now that besides gear nothing really works if you eat right. Well, maybe creatine.
Myself I must have wasted hunderds of dollars on crap stuff when I was young and innocent.

Could you estimate how much you wasted over the years ?

"homeopathic growth hormone"

Tito24 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2012, 04:42:29 AM »

too much, i dont even take protein powder anymore, eat like normal people and still make progress and look full.haha
cant believe i was so naive

BayGBM · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2012, 05:35:48 AM »

Over the years? $0.00.

JasonH · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2012, 05:57:43 AM »

I just use protein powders now and creatine on and off.

The odd bit of NO-Explode pre-workout as well has provided noticeable results in energy and pump which make working out more enjoyable but I'm aware it probably hasn't produced a single ounce of extra muscle.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:00:34 AM »

Every year there is another crop of teenagers and guys in their early twenties that a fooled by the glossy ads in the magazines. Then after taking the expensive crap they realized they have been fooled by a snake oil salesman. It's okay for the salesman because another crop of suckers is right behind the first.

The only thing that works for me is creatine. Then again who knows if cheap testosterone powder was mixed in the brand I swear by. Think that doesn't happen? It does.

I also use whey isolate. I really don't know if it works but during the times of my best muscular condition I was using it. Maybe I just don't want to rock the boat.

BigCyp · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:06:45 AM »

When I first started training I probably 'wasted' a hundred bucks on BCAA's and tribulus terrestris (hahah yes) but shortly after training began, I joined getbig and was mercifully saved from remortgaging my home and selling my family to the sex industry for muscletech products - thank you all bros

LurkerNoMore · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:09:37 AM »

Quote from: BigCyp on July 23, 2012, 06:06:45 AM

When I first started training I probably 'wasted' a hundred bucks on BCAA's and tribulus terrestris (hahah yes) but shortly after training began, I joined getbig and was mercifully saved from remortgaging my home and selling my family to the sex industry for muscletech products - thank you all bros

Years ago, Muscle Tech brought a lawsuit against Elite Fitness because the members were on the board talking about what crap it was. The courts threw it out saying that consumers had a right to voice their opinions.

BigCyp · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:12:11 AM »

Quote from: LurkerNoMore on July 23, 2012, 06:09:37 AM

Years ago, Muscle Tech brought a lawsuit against Elite Fitness because the members were on the board talking about what crap it was. The courts threw it out saying that consumers had a right to voice their opinions.

Hahaha, just goes to show that the foundation of these 'products' is lies and deception. At the first sign of truth, they run for a lawsuit

booty · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:39:31 AM »

Gaspari products would have to be the worst supps on the market. Total waste of money and even their protein powder made my stomach bloated.

bigmikecox · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:42:14 AM »

I used to get Weider's Dynamic Muscle Builder, those OLD Amino's from Twinlabs and other bullshit! Never got sucked into the Cybergenics shit, thank GOD!!

I see so many dudes at the gym that have their intra workout drinks and shit!

all I take now is a pre workout and glutamine.

Purge_WTF · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:46:58 AM »

From personal trial, I've come to the conclusion that at least 80% of supplements are useless and/or unnecessary. This is part of the other 20%:

Apetite control, major mood boost, and sick energy all in one.

JasonH · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:48:10 AM »

Quote from: bigmikecox on July 23, 2012, 06:42:14 AM

I used to get Weider's Dynamic Muscle Builder, those OLD Amino's from Twinlabs and other bullshit! Never got sucked into the Cybergenics shit, thank GOD!!I see so many dudes at the gym that have their intra workout drinks and shit!

all I take now is a pre workout and glutamine.

Haha, I used to fall for that crap when I was 15 years old - pics of Franco Santoriello "before and after" in Muscle & Fitness. Good thing I didn't have a single penny to my name back then or I would have gone ahead and bought it!

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #12 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:48:22 AM »

In the 80s, Beckles promoted some kind of "muscle stuff" which would give me his kind of biceps!

BigCyp · « **Reply #13 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:52:22 AM »

Actually, tell a lie - I used to buy 'enrage' GNC's own pre-workout caffeine drink and it fkn rocked. So much focus and drive during my workouts lol

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:58:07 AM »

Quote from: Tito24 on July 23, 2012, 04:42:29 AM

too much, i dont even take protein powder anymore, eat like normal people and still make progress and look full.haha
cant believe i was so naive

Btw did you manage to beat the shit out of Roelvink ?

bigmikecox · « **Reply #15 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:04:44 AM »

Quote from: JasonH on July 23, 2012, 06:48:10 AM

Haha, I used to fall for that crap when I was 15 years old - pics of Franco Santoriello "before and after" in Muscle & Fitness. Good thing I didn't have a single penny to my name back then or I would have gone ahead and bought it!

I did try Hot Stuff....didnt get shit from it! Tasted like ass too!!!

Tito24 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:08:50 AM »

Quote from: Dr Dutch on July 23, 2012, 06:58:07 AM

Btw did you manage to beat the shit out of Roelvink ?

no i asked his autograph instead.

CAPTAIN INSANO · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:15:34 AM »

Used to drop $$$$ when I was younger on supps.

Joined GB and finally realized what a waste of money they are.

Thespritz0 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:38:58 AM »

Quote from: bigmikecox on July 23, 2012, 06:42:14 AM

I used to get Weider's Dynamic Muscle Builder, those OLD Amino's from Twinlabs and other bullshit! Never got sucked into the Cybergenics shit, thank GOD!!

I see so many dudes at the gym that have their intra workout drinks and shit!

all I take now is a pre workout and glutamine.

^^
I use a pre-workout and glutamine too, without lots of extra glutamine somehow my muscles get exceptionally sore, even though I get 250g of protein every day.
My take on "supplements" is take just a few things that work for you, sometimes I take 2 strong protein shakes instead of food at work.
But the various pills/enhancers out there are crap, Anavar does work!

animal1991 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2012, 08:19:56 AM »

Quote from: Tito24 on July 23, 2012, 04:42:29 AM

too much, i dont even take protein powder anymore, EAT LIKE NORMAL PEOPLE and still make progress and look full.haha
cant believe i was so naive

I hear this saying a lot on GB and I've always wondered what exactly is meant by that?
So what is it about?

Loc · « **Reply #20 on:** July 23, 2012, 10:26:00 AM »

i wasted money on superpump250, Anim al pack

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #21 on:** July 23, 2012, 10:38:35 AM »

Quote from: Tito24 on July 23, 2012, 07:08:50 AM

no i asked his autograph instead.

On your yellow underpants I reckon...after you flexed your 17 inchers for him?

ddc · « **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2012, 01:48:26 PM »

Recently wasted money on AMS mass drops and USPLabs new Testpowder

The Grim Lifter · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2012, 03:05:12 PM »

Quote from: animal1991 on July 23, 2012, 08:19:56 AM

I hear this saying a lot on GB and I've always wondered what exactly is meant by that?
So what is it about?

It means all the stuff about eating every three hours and getting enough protein in is fucking garbage. I stay very lean but seemed to hold that little bit of water most days. I just started eating only when i was hungrey, which was 3 times a day. Leaner, look bigger, muscle stays, only down maybe 3 pounds but a great difference. Can't believe how stupid i was.

arce1988 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2012, 03:39:14 PM »

eat 24 chicken breasts per day and use ped heavily

Author Topic: Money wasted on bodybuilding "supplements" (Read 16711 times)

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