WEEK THIRTY-THREE :: What Are The Best Supplements While On A Budget?

[the_fake_webmaster]

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TOPIC: What Are The Best Supplements While On A Budget?

For the week of: July 14th - July 21st.

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Staying healthy and becoming athletic is not cheap, and let’s face it - we’re not all Bill Gates. The average guy getting paid minimum wage can’t afford all of the luxurious supplements that there are to offer.

What supplements are good while on a small budget? What are the best supplements under $20?

How effective are these cheaper supplements compared to the more expensive supplements on the market?

BONUS QUESTION: What brand can someone turn to for good quality supplements at a good price?

BONUS QUESTION TWO: What is the most expensive supplement out there that works and that you should try if you have some extra cash or win the lottery?

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[sword chucks]

woah that was quick I think

I have a question, do the 2nd and 3rd place winners still get a little money? Or is Will getting cheap

I guess we will find out when muscleboy333 wins

[muscleboy333]

woah that was quick I think

I have a question, do the 2nd and 3rd place winners still get a little money? Or is Will getting cheap

I guess we will find out when muscleboy333 wins

Lol

Good luck bro...

[LosersWhine]

Sorry about this being off topic but why was last weeks question time only for 5 days and this one for 7. Just curious

[Dallas68]

What supplements are good while on a small budget? What are the best supplements under $20?

Optimum 100% Whey Protein because literally protein is the main builder and retainer of muscular size. so with about seven dollars left you should try some cheap multi's not as full or effective as more expensive multi's but can definitely help you. These would have to go with each other as you need all the vitamins you can get to run at your full bodies potential. EFA's you can mostly get from your foods and is not too much of a recommendation if your really on a budget although there are cheap ones like
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sun/efa.html
fish oil is not needed as the above product already provides your Omega's.

If you just need a quick fix there are some incredible protein bars coming out some more full of protein and other awesome stuff than proper supps!

try these for awesome results

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/iss/pro42.html

this insane Bar has 42 Grams of Protein! although not that cost effective it is a quick fix

a cost effective bar is

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bn/power.html
or
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/eas/advantcarb.html
or
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/eas/lowcarb.html
or
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/met/bars.html

there are cheaper ways to get your protein and daily needs as a bbuilder yet these bars can help tremendously.

How effective are these cheaper supplements compared to the more expensive supplements on the market?

The protein is definitely the main stay no matter your budget and is relatively really cheap at thirteen dollars!
A multi such as animal pak is more expensive and definitely has many interesting extracts that have been proven to provide energy growth and recovery in faster times.
More expensive products are mostly that because the supplements inside are literaly higher grade and contain more proven effects to help you get you where you want to be!
They also contain many more potent ingredients to help with everyday bodily functions to take you to another level. Yes cheap relatively cheap supplements can help you along to try keep you in as much of a muscle growth state as possible but the more costly supps will definitely maxamise growth beyond most can comprehend if done correctly of course.
So budget is good to really gain the bare essentials and perhaps provide you with another look to check if your nutrition and training are in order before you go crazy with the newest products when you have cash of course. You should research what the greats used before steroids and Pro hormones came along they will provide you with the pureness of liver tabs and the rest.


BONUS QUESTION: What brand can someone turn to for good quality supplements at a good price?

well Optimums protein of course,
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/gold.html

BSN is a relative dig in the pocket but has really been shown to those who have done the supplementation correctly to enhance their bodies tremendously and get out of the product what it delivers (Nitrix) (No-Explode).

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/xplode.html

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/nitrix.html

These two products can create a highly anabolic environment for your muscles.

Higher powers micronized creatine is also cheap and can increase muscular development. While staying at a modernized and cheap price.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/creatine.html

TwinLabs is very good with many products this is a good ZMA supp
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/tl/zma.html
or
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/zma.html
very cheap ^^ ^^

BONUS QUESTION TWO: What is the most expensive supplement out there that works and that you should try if you have some extra cash or win the lottery?

There is really not only one product that can truly set you apart from others you need to have a varied supply.

BSN NO-Explode this powerful product has a creatine surge along with vascular pumps lasting for hours that allow increased blood flow which in turn leaves muscles fuller and with a good ratio to grow all which someone needs if they plan on getting stronger and bigger along with Nitrix you shall be on your way.

Then animal pak would be my multivitamin simply cause it works
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/animalpak.html

along with a weight gainer such as N-Large 2 get a 10 pounder if you have the lotto cash who doesnt want to be bigger?
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/pl/large.html

i would also splash out on liver tabs such as
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/liver.html

A supp to keep the joints going creak free
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/joint.html

and ZMA another very important supp to increase natural testosterone levels of production
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/zma.html
or
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/zma.html

The next best supps are the more exteme products like HGH, IGF-1 and HUMAGRO and all the very enhanced ones.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/asn/hum.html
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/legal/pxtrans.html
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/xy/noxcg.html

THere is also a very interesting product coming from S.A.N called Vault if it can do half of what they say it can do then this is a very expensive but awesome product.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/san/vault.html

Cool hope this can help you make a more clean decision of waht to do with your budget well work harder earn more money and buy the really awesome stuff!

....train hard eat clean and breathe the life your living its beautiful....What get down boy! your sets up what you smelling the flowers for? damn it son get down! good! another sets up are you ready?............

[Blitz n destroy]

What supplements are good while on a small budget? What are the best supplements under $20?


Budget supplements should be the necessities only. I'm talking multi vitamin, EFA's, and if you can squeeze it in there, whey protein.

The multi vitamin is crucial because most athletic and bodybuilding diets are strict and although the foods eaten are sufficient in the macro nutrients, they are usually not in the vitamins and minerals we need for flawless every day function. The multi will fill in all the gaps in your diet, and assure you that you are functioning optimally.

EFA's ( omega-3-6-9, although 9 is not consisdered essential ) provide healthy fats, and are associated with improved immune function, skin texture, energy production, and tissue development, as well as decreased muscle damage. If they do not fit the budget, they can be found in fish such as tuna and salmon, and also walnuts and flax seeds.


Whey protein is the quickest absorbing of the proteins and also an extremely good source of BCAA's(branched chain amino acids), and is readily used to rebuild muscle tissue after a hard workout. Supplementing with whey protein is highly recommended and it is by far the most popular supplement.

Best Supplements Under $20
Higher Power offers a 5lb tub of 100% Whey protein, and for just $19.99 it is a fantastic bargain!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/whey.html

NOW offers 100 softgels of omegas 3-6-9 for only $5.98, which is a great dealhttp://www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/omega.html

AST Multi Pro 32x is a very well rounded multi vitamin, and is my personal choice due to its potency as well as affordability at $15.89 for a 50 day supply.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ast/multi-pro.html


How effective are these cheaper supplements compared to the more expensive supplements on the market?

These supplements are no different in terms of quality and effectiveness when compared to other products on the market. The thing is, these products are made by companies that give you exactly what you need and nothing more, so there is no added cost. Although they dont have all the bells and whistles, they are the foundation of a good diet and supplement program, and are very friendly and effective to the budget minded buyer.

BONUS QUESTION: What brand can someone turn to for good quality supplements at a good price?

Higher Power, Optimun Nutrition, and Dymatize all provide quality products with budget friendly prices

BONUS QUESTION TWO: What is the most expensive supplement out there that works and that you should try if you have some extra cash or win the lottery?

The key phrase is "that works"
Liver Tabs have been a staple of bodybuilders and strength athletes for decades, and although old school, they are one of the most effective supplements out there.

I would suggest Beverly Ultra 40 Desiccated Liver Tabs.

At almost $40, they are the most pricey liver supplement out there, but the price comes with the reputation that comes with Beverly Int.

Quoted from http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bev/beef.html

"Ultra 40 has more going for it than any other food supplement being very high in useable bodybuilding protein (2 grams per tablet) of the highest quality (it contains all the essential amino acids). It's a strong blood builder supplying heme iron. It is a very rich source of B vitamins, especially riboflavin, niacin, B-12, and the lipotropics choline and inositol. It's a good source of vitamins A, C, and D and other micro-nutrients"

Liver tabs also increase appetite, which makes them a good supplement for bodybuilder or athletes that are trying to ingest more food but cannot find the appetite to.

Personally, I have used Beverly Ultra 40 for 2 years now, and I would not train without them. The quality and effectiveness are un surpassed.



The other supplement worth investing your money in if you have it would be creatine. The new rage is all about CEE, and it has been show to work very well in volumizing muscle cells, and increasing strength. Investing in a combo of a bulk CEE for non workout days, and an enhanced CEE for workout days is a good idea. I take Omega's Cre-Ethyl Thunder on workout days and Higher Power CEE on non workout days, and have seen amazing results.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/ester.html
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/omega/cre.html

Good luck!

[dajoka004]

This is a great topic. I was planning on asking this since I leave for college in a month.

[OneBetter]

Keeping yourself, and your Wallet huge..


What supplements are good while on a small budget?
First off, protein. Protein is literally the building block of muscle. It is essential to be included in your diet. My own personal preference is Optimum Nutrition's 100% Gold Standard Whey. It has everything you
need in it, and it comes with a small price tag, a months supply could run about $14, depending on how often you wish to use it.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/gold.html

Second, a good multivitamin. In order for the body to preform to it's full potential, it needs nutrients. Higher Power offers a great deal on their One-A-Day Multi. For around $6 for a 2 months supply, you can't go wrong.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/one.html

Finally, creatine. Creatine is a must for anyone serious about working out or bodybuilding. Again, Higher Power is my personal preference. A 100 serving tub of HP's micronized creatine runs for about $13. This will last you the better part of 3 months.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/creatine.html

Total cost: ~$33.00
Total monthly cost: ~$21.50

What are the best supplements under $20?
Simply put, Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey 2lb ($14), HFS's The Total EFA 24 oz. ($17), Higher Power's Multi-XS 200 caps ($15), and Higher Power's Micronized Creatine 1000g ($20). These are all the basic supplements you need, for prices you can afford.

How effective are these cheaper supplements compared to the more expensive supplements on the market?
It's a sad fact, but in most cases, when you buy the more expensive supplement companies products, you are paying for more then you're actually getting. These companies increase their price because they need to fund their advertising. The quality of their products in no way merit spending that all extra cash. The cheaper supplement companies products are just as effective as the expensive ones. Sometimes the expensive supplements will contain other ingredients that will make their products better, but in most cases the consumer could buy these ingredients at a huge fraction of the cost. For example, some companies charge an exorbitant amount of money for creatine mixed with dextrose. When purchased alone, these products are ten times cheaper. The bottom line is, the results you get from more expensive companies products in comparison with the cheaper companies, in no way make up for the significant different in price.

Bonus: What brand can someone turn to for good quality supplements at a good price?
Believe it or not, there are companies out there selling products that won't bust your wallet. Some trusted companies include NOW, Optimum Nutrition, Higher Power, and Health from the Sun. These companies all sell quality and cost efficient products.

Bonus Two: What is the most expensive supplement out there that works and that you should try if you have some extra cash or win the lottery?

One of the more expensive supplements out there, based solely on monthly supply, is Muscle Milk. It is $50 for a months supply, that is if you only use it once a day. Many people out there consume protein shakes 2-3 times a day. This could run you upwards of $100 a month. In either case, overall it is a great quality product to help people who are in a bulking phase, looking for gains and not worrying about a little fat gain.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cs/milk.html
Another product that gives you gains in mass, would be Optimum Nutrition's Serious Mass. It is loaded with protein, vitamins, calories, carbs, and everything else that would be helpful to you to gain mass. It is $33 for 16 servings, and the label says take 3 servings a day. At that rate, you could be spending upwards of $175 a month. Maybe good if you won that lottery..

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/sm.html

Conclusion

In the end, supplements can only help you if you are willing to work. You can take all the supplements in the world, and none will give you the results you are looking for without hard work and dedication.

Best of Luck

- OneBetter

[TheMind]

I can't deny that it's a very valuable topic that should teach every a few things....Lol, look forward to writing it (not enough time today), but I'm afraid all of the responses are going to look like commercials, lol

That's right, free advertisements for the cheap products, woohoo! They deserve it, for keeping po' college students like myself healthy.

[STUD]

lol Yeah I couldn't agree more. I am about halfway done with my article and it already looks like a giant advertisement, but the low priced, quality products to deserve it. Without some of these companies I too would be in trouble.

[Semtex]

I dont know if anyone has requested this yet, but I was wondering if Will(Webmaster respectively) could implement a hidden text option. Like sometimes when you spend SO many LONG hours trying to think of a unique and intresting way to present your TOTW subject and you post it days earlier...only to find out that someone the coicidencaly has the exact same approach as you do. So maybe to avoid this, he can make an option which hides a good amount of your text. You can choose how much and whether or not your text is viewable to the public. I dunno this is just a random thought, cause I usually dont have much time now and days, what with studying, working, working out, and trying to keep everything in check. Anyways good luck everyone, and I will probably submit my entry hours before deadline.

[OneBetter]

Yea I agree Cs, if there was any way to do that it would be great. Maybe, a more simple solution would be not to let people post until the last day, or within a certain time frame? Although, that would obviously present problems to people on a tight schedule, who wrote an entire article only to find out they missed the deadline..

[ravadongon]

I dont know if anyone has requested this yet, but I was wondering if Will(Webmaster respectively) could implement a hidden text option. Like sometimes when you spend SO many LONG hours trying to think of a unique and intresting way to present your TOTW subject and you post it days earlier...only to find out that someone the coicidencaly has the exact same approach as you do. So maybe to avoid this, he can make an option which hides a good amount of your text. You can choose how much and whether or not your text is viewable to the public. I dunno this is just a random thought, cause I usually dont have much time now and days, what with studying, working, working out, and trying to keep everything in check. Anyways good luck everyone, and I will probably submit my entry hours before deadline.

already been requested in the topic of the week about how bodybuilding.com could improve customer relations...

[TheMind]

Or you could just not post until Wednesdays? I personally just post as soon as I'm finished, although I have a bad habbit of not starting until about noon on Wednesday, even though my "bedtime" is about 2-3PM, lol.


Something else to keep in mind is that the response are most likely read in chronological order of time posted...If someone reads in one of the last posts something great that they read in someone earlier's post, it will not have the same impression as it did the first time, and will be less impressive. Basically, it stands to reason that probably the first posted responses will be given "credit" for coming up with whatever the highpoint was....be it creativity, or a specific example, or something to that effect.



However, I like to be able to read earlier poster's replies. To be honest, I have not once actually READ an entire article by anyone before judging(even after I've posted)....They're too long, lol. I might read the articles that place after they've been posted on the TOTW web page, but that's about it. I do, however,(as I'm sure most of you do as well) scan it real quick to get a feel for that week's competition. You can tell just by seeing the length and theformatting usually how good an article is going to be.....It's nice to know your competition before you spend your own time writing something in efforts to win. By sizing up the competition, it keeps this much more reasonable than if you were competing against a "ghost" article. Every person would be trying to make 100% sure that no one could beat them, and those who take TOTW serious would all be writing 15 page articles, covering every little detail in great depths.....which, frankly, is unnecessary for TOTW.


The best way to accomplish what you're hoping to have, is to have Will set up an account to which everyone could PM their articles, and simply post in the topic that their article was submitted. However, consider how many times we've looked at someone's article and had a nice discussion about it. How many times have you congratulated for writing a very good article....How much encouragement have you recieved by someone that liked your article, and how much have you given? TOTW would lose a lot of personality and take away from the fun of the experience if the submissions were kept private until after judging.

It'd be too impersonal for my liking, at least.


I plan to start writing my article today after getting a shower. Like always, anyone is welcome to copy off me. Copying someone doesn't get one very far in TOTW, everyone has their own style, their own approach, their own information and opinions.....I don't believe Copying has been an issue in TOTW, with the exception of a few plagiarisers(spelled wrong, I know).

There's a couple of my pennies ^

[TheMind]

I have a question, do the 2nd and 3rd place winners still get a little money? Or is Will getting cheap

The new prize money will be as follows:

1st place - 75 in store credit
2nd place - 50 in store credit
3rd place - 25 in store credit

Sorry for those who came in 2nd and 3rd in the past. Keep up the mack daddy posts and I will raise it even more!

There's the answer, and a question....Lol, c'mon Will, I know I've seen some pretty durned Mack Daddy posts.....And there's always a good handful of competitors with some serious efforts involved....


Feeling Generous?

[4amWorkouts]

What supplements are good while on a small budget? What are the best supplements under $20? 100% Whey is a must. After that, I like green tea extract for its' antioxident and metabolism potential, a multi-vitamin and additional C and E for general health and well being, and Thermal Rage for its' energy boost.

How effective are these cheaper supplements compared to the more expensive supplements on the market? I have tried many of the more expensive brands, and have yet to really find one that was worth the extra money compared to a quality lower priced brand. Plus, I tend to use an affordable product more often (maybe 3 times a day), and horde a more expensive one (maybe once a day).

BONUS QUESTION: What brand can someone turn to for good quality supplements at a good price? In my opinion, Higher Power is the best over-all provider of quality affordable products. Scivation/Primaforce is right up there, with providing quality products, but more of it's products break the affordability barrier of $20.

BONUS QUESTION TWO: What is the most expensive supplement out there that works and that you should try if you have some extra cash or win the lottery? I love Avent Labs SesaLean, as well as the line of Syntrax Nectar protien powders. In the not as expensive category, PrimaForce Substance WPIs are great as well.

[live4this13]

There's the answer, and a question....Lol, c'mon Will, I know I've seen some pretty durned Mack Daddy posts.....And there's always a good handful of competitors with some serious efforts involved....


Feeling Generous?

be happy your getting what you are. It cost the site a lot to just be open for free, let alone give prizes.

[alfredginnings]

To start everything off I just want to say please do not let my reputation interfere with the knowledge I wish to share with you today.

The Basic Supplements:
1. Multivitamin
2. Whey protein
3. Essential Fatty Acids
4. Creatine/ CEE
The supplements listed above are the bare essentials when concerning bodybuilding or all around great health. With exception comes the creatine/CEE where I believe that if you choose to use it, you should already have good habits both in the weight room and with your diet.
The most economical and greatest company for the price and quality of product is Higher Power. This is a brand that does not have shiny colorful labels attempting to lure in those new to the sport. Higher Power is just a quality company with quality products at an economical price. Here is a product listing: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/higherpower.htm
Because the company is owned by bodybuilding.com the lowest prices possible are offered to its customers.
MULTIVITAMIN
A multivitamin is something to promote general health and to close the gaps in our everyday general nutrition. Concerning a multivitamin I believe that you do not need to purchase something like Animal Pak in fact that is just absurd. I purchased a canister long ago and I felt no difference between taking the paks and taking my normal one a day. For a vitamin product I would recommend http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ns/one.html for this is a great solid product that is sure to do its job and bridge those nutritional gaps and for the price it is absolutely unbeatable.
60 day supply: $6.00
WHEY PROTEIN
Whey protein is an absolute essential in promoting muscle growth and preventing the breakdown of muscle fibers. Whey protein is essential to bodybuilders as well as those hoping to achieve greater health in general. To many taste is a huge issue in choosing a protein. I strongly recommend http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/whey.html for it has a great amino acid profile and thus diminishes the need for an additional amino acid supplement as it also has a great taste and can be mixed with milk, a banana, flax oil and countless other common household goods to create a delicious and extremely nutritious never mind extremely cost effective weight gainer/ post workout shake.
67 servings: $19.99!!!
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Essential fatty acids play a great role in overall health. The benefits of supplementing with essential fatty acids are countless from better skin texture and better looking hair to energy production. Essential Fatty acids can be mixed right into your protein shakes if in liquid forms and if you like to be efficient and have a busy lifestyle than I would recommend softgels. With softgels you have no fuss with measuring certain dosages and there is no taste. A great and reputable brand of EFA softgels would be http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/omega.html. If you are a liquid person and don’t mind spending a little more money I would recommend http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sun/efa.html.
The softgels: 100 pills for $6.00
Liquid: 16 doses $12.00
CREATINE
Creatine is a great product for someone for someone who is committed to improving themselves and provides a great number of benefits from increased muscle fullness to the boosting of the ATP energy system of the ability to sprint full out longer and faster. When taking creatine be sure to take plenty of water. Now, when referring to creatine there are the two main types: MONO and CEE. CEE is much better absorbed and much more efficient and due to this I would recommend a CEE product. A great CEE product is http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/ester.html but from what I have heard this has the taste of car battery acid. If total quality and cost effectiveness is important to you and taste is almost irrelevant than this the CEE for you! If taste matters and you would prefer the CEE in pill form you will need to spend a few more dollars but here is the product for you http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/axis/cee.html. I recommend the higher power CEE because taste is not really an issue to me and it is much cheaper.
Powder: 200 servings $22.00
Pills: 40 days $29.00

Extras

Extras is where I tend to splurge in my spending quite often. If you are looking for anything in particular for a great price I recommend you try to find the product from one of the two links below for they are of great quality and of great price. Both of these links offer great ZMA products at a great price.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/higherpower.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/now.htm

If I had a million dollars?

If I had a million dollars I would begin mega dosing the BCAA product Xtend http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sv/xtend.html I tried mega dosing for about a week or more and that was one of the best weeks of my LIFE! I was never sore! I was full of energy and felt great! The effects of the Citrulline Malate had not even kicked in and I felt amazing! If I had more money I would definitely continue to mega dose Xtend.

Do you really get what you pay for?

I believe the answer to this question is both yes and no. When dealing with raw products like pure Whey protein I think that they are all almost the same and the only real difference is the Amino Acid profile. When talking about pre workout supplements like No-Xplode I believe that it is more cost effective in getting you mentally focused compared to an L-Arginine stack which provides no mental focus but when consumed in appropriate doses, blows the No-Xplode away in terms of pumps. When you pay for a supplement like No-Xplode you are really paying for BSN’s marketing and a blend of specific ordinary ingredients in specific calculated quantities. This makes much more sense when talking about animal paks compared to men’s Centrum silver. Men’s Centrum silver is good but animal paks are much more expensive because they just contain more stuff which does actually help you. Animal Paks contain digestive enzymes and amino acids in pretty decent quantities that will make you better but you could buy gel caps of each ingredient in animal paks and It would be much cheaper over the long run. So when Talking about a compound supplement like Animal paks you cant really compare it to a multi like Centrum silver which is something completely elementary compared the lengthy list of ingredients in Animal Paks.
I hope this last paragraph made sense because I contemplated removing it due to how hard I felt it was to interpret.
Basically when paying top dollar for a supplement that contains basic elementary ingredients you are being ripped off such is the case with Muscle-Tech CELL TECH which you can easily make at home mixing dextrose with Creatine mono. For a link on how to do this with specific measurements and directions http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/cr...h-homemade.htm
When buying a supplement you should make your decisions on the ingredients within and if you truly need that not if the label looks cool and Sylvester Stallone says it will make you a champ.
For a homemade pump product cheaper than NITRIX by an arm and a leg just take 10-15 grams of L-Arginine throughout the day and eat a good amount of complex carbs which will naturally stimulate No2 production. In about 15 days you will feel the effects of the Arginine and the pump will be insane!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/larg.html This is a great Arginine product.
If you have any questions about homemade gainer shake please feel free to PM me with additional questions. If I missed anything please also feel free to PM me.

Truly,
Alfred Ginnings

[sword chucks]

be happy your getting what you are. It cost the site a lot to just be open for free, let alone give prizes.

I think if he makes it any better it would be like this:

1st- 100 dollars
2nd- 90 dollars
3rd- 80 dollars
4th- 70 dollars
5th- 60 dollars
6th- 50 dollar
7th- 40 dollars
8th- 30 dollar
9th- 20 dollars
10th- 10 dollars

and there can be ties between up to 3 people as well.

Im not hating the idea actually... hmm..

[Semtex]

I think if he makes it any better it would be like this:

1st- 100 dollars
2nd- 90 dollars
3rd- 80 dollars
4th- 70 dollars
5th- 60 dollars
6th- 50 dollar
7th- 40 dollars
8th- 30 dollar
9th- 20 dollars
10th- 10 dollars

and there can be ties between up to 3 people as well.

Im not hating the idea actually... hmm..

Guys I think the whole concept of the idea is to reward people who write good articles, to benefit the site and help spread information. Lets just keep it at that and not milk anymore money from bb.com. They have done well over what they should have done in the first place. Just be grateful for what you get .

[TheMind]

Guys I think the whole concept of the idea is to reward people who write good articles, to benefit the site and help spread information. Lets just keep it at that and not milk anymore money from bb.com. They have done well over what they should have done in the first place. Just be grateful for what you get .

Lol, you guys misunderstand me....


I was NOT complaining, lol. I just had found that little bit when getting the answer about 2nd & 3rd and brought it up jokingly. Sure, if it happened that'd be great, but I was not attempting to say that it was necessary.

Hence the , lol

[hepennypacker52]

I think if he makes it any better it would be like this:

1st- 100 dollars
2nd- 90 dollars
3rd- 80 dollars
4th- 70 dollars
5th- 60 dollars
6th- 50 dollar
7th- 40 dollars
8th- 30 dollar
9th- 20 dollars
10th- 10 dollars

and there can be ties between up to 3 people as well.

Im not hating the idea actually... hmm..

No no no, you have it all wrong.

1st-5th place - $500
5th-15th place - $250
15th - 30th place - $650

[sword chucks]

we were all kidding

[Semtex]

No no no, you have it all wrong.

1st-5th place - $500
5th-15th place - $250
15th - 30th place - $650

1st place - CEO of bodybulding.com
2nd place - Whole warehouse of supplements?

...Thread hijacked. Lets shut up and for now.

[altruistic]

Easy question. Simple answer.

Kre-Alkalyn by Sci-Fit
Whey Protein(5lbs) by Higher Power
ADAM by NOW nutrition- a multivitamin
Flaxseed Oil by Health From the Sun

All are necessary and cheap for building muscle. All are quality supplements which will last a while if dosages are followed properly.

[sword chucks]

Looks like everyone from last week is saving their article to the last minute :O

[STUD]

I wrote like 80% of it the first day, but I just haven't had a chance to write that last section yet.

[mivi320]

Looks like everyone from last week is saving their article to the last minute :O

lol yeah

I've been taking my sweet time with this one trying to perfect it

[live4this13]

lol yeah

I've been taking my sweet time with this one trying to perfect it

hmmm i was thinking about writing something since noone else had but I dunno if I will. I havent wrote in 3 or 4 weeks.

[bigcalves]

What Are The Best Supplements While On A Budget?








In today's world everyone is looking to be above the edge. Everyone is trying to be the best at what they do and are looking for ways to get on top. Supplementation has been common pracice sine thousands of years ago by people throughout the world. They used herbs and spices to cure diseases and special plants to give enegy and heal you up. Sure no one was looking to be the best bodybuilder and have the biggest muscles, but they all knew the imporatance and benefit of supplementing. Even hunters in Africa used herbs to lower their appetite during hunting expeditions. So even though you won't find anyone hunting today, you would find people trying to use the same herb for a different purpose, but it's still a helpful supplement. You can find this supplement, Hoodia, in the bodybuilding.com store. Although diet, training and rest are key, supplements can play an important role in bulking. They will give you the extra boost you need. By taking supplements you can increase your gains. Not anything dramatic, but still it's well worth it to invest in supplements. They can give you a extra boost when you need it in the weightroom or shorten your recovery time. No matter what, i strongly suggest supplements, and the best place to get them for an affordable price and excellent quality is Bodybuilding.com's store. There you will find everything you need, filled with tons of articles and places that can give you a very close look in the world of supplements. Although famous, these few supplements are very effective and not that expensive.




Supplements don't come cheap. So unless you make tons of money and have money to throw away you should always do research and finish your 'homework' on your supplements use. Remember that supplements don't make the man but hard work and rest. With supplements you can get a super boost that will help you in reaching your goals so overlooking them will be as foolish as solely relying on them. So stay smart and use them for what they are ment to be, extra help in your nutrition. In these days, there are tons of supplements on the maket. Also there's many choices that people can make, such as companies and stores. In this article I will further discuss these factors that will help you save money and get the bang for your buck. Remember that if it's too good to be true, it probably is not. I promise to go into supplements to the best of my ability and provide you with the basic and most needed supplements for a tight budget. Budgeting is important and since you are buying extra stuff I would recommend following my advise since at one time, I was in the same situation with only 50-100 dollars per month for supplements.






Best Supplements On Budget ($100)






PROTEIN POWDER



Let's face it, you need protein. If you are serious about training and are taking 300+ grams per day it will get hard to get all your protein. You need fast absorbtion after a workout and protein powder especially whey will help you. It will go into your body very fast and it will be ready for absorbtion and it will feed your muscles. Also when you wake up in the morning, since your body is hungry you can always have a scoop or two to absorb it faster and get your body started on the right track. Also throughout the day, when you are busy, you can always sip on a protein shake and meet your diet requirements. Also ever wonder what to eat before bed? Well, casien protein is the best, because it is slow digesting and it will help keep your muscles all night when you sleep. Catabolism is a nightmare word for all bodybuilders and with casien protein you can avoid that and keep what you've worked for. Since it's very important, it cannot be overlooked. Always remember that you need protein. Bodybuilding.com has the best price online and you can get a 5lb tub for around $25. Good price, great product, and also very essential.



- Easy to drink
- Fast absorbtion
- Slow absorbtion before bed (casien protein)
- Easy to mix
- Not that expensive





CREATINE



Creatine is a great supplement. It is very popular and very misunderstood. Most moms won't let their teenage son touch creatine, even though it's all natural, not harmful and beneficial. It is found in food, so unless your mom forbids you to eat steak and tuna, then you're ok. Extra creatine supplementation will help the APT energy levels. Those are responsible for muscle contraction. Extra creatine means more energy and higher endurance for short, intense moves. Would you read that again? That sounds like it can help in lifting. Well, duh. Creatine is the most famous supplement in the world except for protein. It all started in the early 90s and everyone from the local jock to Olympians have used it. It is harmless, beneficial and to some lifters, essential. Never overlook creatine, and always make a place for it on your small supplement budget. You can get it for around $15 on bodybuilding.com



- Imporved ATP enegry
- Higher endurance
- Stronger muscles
- Not expensive
- Harmless/Natural




L-GLUTAMINE



Glutamine is a very good supplement. Sure most people say they don't 'feel it'. Well I would say that might be true, but it doesn't mean that it's not working. Glutamine helps with recovery and it promotes posive nitrogen balance. So if you are always sore and feel bad, glutamine will help. It is all natural and found in vegetables, especially brocoli. Even though it's found in veggies, it's not in big amount and supplementing would be the wisest choice. Glutamine is not really expensive, but not really cheap either. I would recommend it to every lifter, from begginer to advanced since it helps you recover and we all need that. You can get a month's supply for around $15-20 on bodybuilding.com's store. Make sure that this is in your basic list of supplements on your budget.



- Promotes positive nitrogen cycle
- Helps you recover
- Helps people that suffer from overtraining
- Makes you feel better before workouts
- Not expensive, budget friendly supplement.





Multi-Vitamin



Vitamins are essential to all people. Imagine how needed they are to us. We lift weights, run and put our bodies on stress. So we NEED vitamins and in higher level than most people. I always take two or three pills of the one a day normal vitamins. So far it's treating me good and I haven't been seriously sick in 3+ years. Always make sure you eat your veggies and other vitamin rich foods but you can't always make it. Make sure to buy vitamins because you need them. A good multi-vitamin is needed and you can find those for under $5 on bodybuilding.com, best prices ever.


- Cheap
- Essential
- Helpful
- They maintain your body
- Fits in on every budget.










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