Posted on Oct 29, 2014
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what are the latest myths vs facts regarding these?

Do they help?
Are the bad for your system?
Will they make you "pop hot"?

While I welcome anyone's input, I would really like to hear from anyone associated with AMEDD or JAG.

I am researching them before I try them
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1SG (Join to see). Great topic. Most commercial pre-gym supplements contain stimulants (caffein, synephrine [very similar to effedrine]) and some carbs (similar to sugars and/or chocolate) that are intended to make you feel less fatigued and emotionally happier. Stimulants drive up heart rate, blood pressure, and are diuretics . . . can kill.

You can go back and forth about this all day long . . . but why not consider eating a decent breakfast, have a cup or two of coffee if you need it, hydrate before during and after the gym (particularly if you are taking a stimulant that makes your kidneys work overtime), and add common protein powder (whey or other) to a blended fruit and berry shake to rebuild and/or increase muscle mass? Try eating and working out the organic way before any supplement.

If it is a question of motivation . . . why not work out with a platonic/other same/other sex buddy . . . so you know someone else is depending on you to show up and perform a first rate all out workout? I personally prefer platonic Marine Gunny or DI . . . the kind with a heart of gold . . . knows how to motivate . . . as personal alarm and trainer.

Yes . . . some supplement components . . . like Bitter Orange derived Synepherine . . . can pop hot on UA!!!

Warmest Regards, Sandy
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I already do the whey shake thing. I am just looking for extra cheats to help even more. I should just stay patient and continue to just work out.

Ever since I went to Reserves, I do crap on my APFTs. Until the beginning of the summer, I was barely meeting standards, with scores around 185 or so. After working out with a trainer at a gym, I jumped to 205 in June and 238 in October.

If I have one motivating factor, it is my WO packet that is in play. I want to be scoring at least 240 while in WOCC. I appreciate the suggestions ma'am. (I just can't make my fingers type "Sandy" in this military forum)
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1SG (Join to see). I'm a civilian . . . don't worry about me. The goal of a trainer should be to get you into the routine habit of eating right and working out regularly and right. When you get a bit longer in the tooth ( meaning maybe half as old as me ) then you will know how important it is to eat well, work out regularly, take care of your skin and teeth, have an annual physical with blood work, get an EKG and a colonscopy when recommended, and work hard to meet and keep high quality intellectually and emotionally supportive friends . . . and maybe a soulmate or two (but not at the same time) who stand watch over you!!! ( What's wrong with the name Sandy? )

Warmest Regards, Sandy
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Nothing wrong about the name, now that I realize that you are now civilian. (I am much older then I look)
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1SG (Join to see). Nothing wrong with looking younger!!! Warmest Regards, Sandy
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I would be careful and double check the ingredients as Maj Stanton referenced. Also, if you do use them, HYDRATE! I had to medevac someone who was using supplements and went into kidney failure because they weren't drinking enough water.
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Col (Join to see) - I see your Lt Col (Join to see) and raise you two MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca , one Col (Join to see) and one 1LT Sandy Annala You can't stop me, I am out of control. Now back to cartoons..
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I have used supplements before. For me they seem to give me extra boost of energy and I did find that I could push out a few extra reps. But you should use them only for a very short amount of time like a few months. Overuse can be bad for your kidneys.

If you are unsure if the supplements have illegal substances, your best option is to go to your primary care manager at the health clinic with the ingredients, they can advise you if they are on the banned list and even tell you potential harmful substances, that may not be banned.
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