Essential Supplements For A Beginner

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

Hi, currently i am trying lose weight and i am planning to hit the gym once i reach my ideal weight cause then i will have more freedom to eat surplus of calories to build muscle which is what i have always wanted to, kindly suggest me the supplements that i should be buying before i start working out and when would it be necessary for me to buy stuff like Creatine Monohydrate and Glutamine?

[llahhsoj]

For a beginner, worry about

1. Training consistency
2. Diet
3. Rest

I know that isn't what you wanted to hear. However, without those things, supplements will do you no good. If you need a little energy to workout, caffeine tabs are cheap but effective.

[Ellis42]

For a beginner, worry about

1. Training consistency
2. Diet
3. Rest

I know that isn't what you wanted to hear. However, without those things, supplements will do you no good. If you need a little energy to workout, caffeine tabs are cheap but effective.

^^great advise


Supplements are not magic like many think, you can't just take a pill and lose weight or drink a protein shake and gain muscle without a good diet and training plan

[Daniel0636]

Hi, currently i am trying lose weight and i am planning to hit the gym once i reach my ideal weight cause then i will have more freedom to eat surplus of calories to build muscle which is what i have always wanted to, kindly suggest me the supplements that i should be buying before i start working out and when would it be necessary for me to buy stuff like Creatine Monohydrate and Glutamine?

The only supplements I take are 1000 iu vitamin d (because I live in the uk and we barely get any sun) and 3g of fish oil (because I don't really eat much fish) other than that you don't really need any supplements. Just make sure you get the right amount of calories in and get plenty of vitamins from your diet and you will be fine.

[powercage]

For a beginner, worry about

1. Training consistency
2. Diet
3. Rest

I know that isn't what you wanted to hear. However, without those things, supplements will do you no good. If you need a little energy to workout, caffeine tabs are cheap but effective.

Good advice

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

Oh ya i forgot to mention i'm planning to follow the workout and diet from Arnold's encyclopedia and i just had a few doubts regarding supplements as it is not available easily in the place where i live so wanted some opinions

[nugget5]

For a beginner, worry about

1. Training consistency
2. Diet
3. Rest

I know that isn't what you wanted to hear. However, without those things, supplements will do you no good. If you need a little energy to workout, caffeine tabs are cheap but effective.

Yes. I might suggest fish oil as a starter, keep your joints in good shape among other things!

[mtownballer20]

For a beginner, worry about

1. Training consistency
2. Diet
3. Rest

I know that isn't what you wanted to hear. However, without those things, supplements will do you no good. If you need a little energy to workout, caffeine tabs are cheap but effective.

^...He always knows whats up

Yes. I might suggest fish oil as a starter, keep your joints in good shape among other things!

And fish oil is good for overall health OP.

[dbh332]

I would say eat right and the only supplement that you should get is a multi and fish oils. Then later on when you continue working out than if you like to get protein and creatine.

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

Thanks for the advise people, so will concentrate more on workout and nutrition more

[AJL1]

ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS
-None

VERY HELPFUL SUPPLEMENTS
-Whey protein
-Multivitamin

SOMEWHAT HELPFUL SUPPLEMENTS
-Pre-workout
-Creatine mono
-Fat burner

NOT WORTH IT
-Most other stuff


In my opinion anyway, no doubt peeps will have varying opinions on this.

[kenny85]

Don't understand why your not gonna go to gym to help you get to lose weight???

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

Don't understand why your not gonna go to gym to help you get to lose weight???

i'm doing cardio on an empty stomach and some bodyweight exercises to lose fat

[powercage]

i'm doing cardio on an empty stomach and some bodyweight exercises to lose fat

Not a great idea.


Weights + cardio would make you lose body fat much quicker. I personally wouldnt do cardio on an empty stomach

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

Don't understand why your not gonna go to gym to help you get to lose weight???

and i wanna get down my body fat to less than 20 % before entering a weight training program to build muscle

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

Not a great idea.


Weights + cardio would make you lose body fat much quicker. I personally wouldnt do cardio on an empty stomach

But in many articles i have read it said you can't build muscle and lose weight at the same time??? my ultimate goal is the build muscle so i thought may be i should first get my bodyweight down and then start working out with weights and eat more calories to build muscle

[lucia316]

and i wanna get down my body fat to less than 20 % before entering a weight training program to build muscle

Your body and all, but why cut, then bulk and get fatty again only to need to cut?

[powercage]

But in many articles i have read it said you can't build muscle and lose weight at the same time??? my ultimate goal is the build muscle so i thought may be i should first get my bodyweight down and then start working out with weights and eat more calories to build muscle

You will have much better results instituting a weight program and minimal cardio.

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

Your body and all, but why cut, then bulk and get fatty again only to need to cut?

so if i start eating a surplus of calories while working out in the gym with a goal to build muscle will an obese guy like me still lose weight?

[kenny85]

and i wanna get down my body fat to less than 20 % before entering a weight training program to build muscle

Not trying to be negative but it sounds like you have the mindset that this will happen overnight. It's not a sprint it's a marathon. Like many have stated already without a proper diet and workout routine then your not going to get anywhere. Read the nutrition stickies if you haven't already, tons of great info over there. Sounds like you want to get results, just a little confused on where to get started

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

You will have much better results instituting a weight program and minimal cardio.

okay but do i have to eat more than the maintenance level of my current bodyweight because right now i am obese.

[lucia316]

so if i start eating a surplus of calories while working out in the gym with a goal to build muscle will an obese guy like me still lose weight?

No, you're bulking. The goal is to gain weight and muscle is more dense (heavier) than fat.

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

Not trying to be negative but it sounds like you have the mindset that this will happen overnight. It's not a sprint it's a marathon. Like many have stated already without a proper diet and workout routine then your not going to get anywhere. Read the nutrition stickies if you haven't already, tons of great info over there. Sounds like you want to get results, just a little confused on where to get started

no not at all i am open for suggestions and appreciate your advise but since July last year i have lost close to 30 pounds and i do know that a transformation would not happen overnight and i have always been patient and dedicated during my weight loss program.

[powercage]

okay but do i have to eat more than the maintenance level of my current bodyweight because right now i am obese.

Id just eat around maintenance or slightly below. You can recomp.

[lucia316]

okay but do i have to eat more than the maintenance level of my current bodyweight because right now i am obese.

You really need to spend some time in the nutrition forums and not worry about supplements.

[kenny85]

no not at all i am open for suggestions and appreciate your advise but since July last year i have lost close to 30 pounds and i do know that a transformation would not happen overnight and i have always been patient and dedicated during my weight loss program.

Just get on a routine and work all areas and consistently eat at a deficit

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

Id just eat around maintenance or slightly below. You can recomp.

okay will join a gym, eat right and see if it would help me lose fat in an efficient manner

[powercage]

okay will join a gym, eat right and see if it would help me lose fat in an efficient manner

Keep in mind, the more lean muscle mass you have the higher your basal metabolic rate.

It will be easier for you to lose fat. Do not use a scale btw.

[Lawlzorz]

multi
greens
fishoil
fibre
whey

[SUNDAR.ENIGMA]

Keep in mind, the more lean muscle mass you have the higher your basal metabolic rate.

It will be easier for you to lose fat. Do not use a scale btw.

no i always prefer to use clothes, mirror and photos :P