I am just starting to get into strength training and have always been weary of taking a bunch of supplements.  I would like some advice on what I am taking now.  I do the No-xplode pre workout like 30 minutes before.  I lift for 45 min to 1 hour then drink one scoop of Cell-Mass.  Then I do my 30 minutes of cardio and 15 minutes of Abs.  I wait about 45 min - 1 hour and drink a protein shake (usually Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey)  or eat a protein packed meal.  I don't take anything except a couple Protein shakes on non workout days.  What do you think?

ORIGINAL: Str8outva

I am just starting to get into strength training and have always been weary of taking a bunch of supplements.  I would like some advice on what I am taking now.  I do the No-xplode pre workout like 30 minutes before.  I lift for 45 min to 1 hour then drink one scoop of Cell-Mass.  Then I do my 30 minutes of cardio and 15 minutes of Abs.  I wait about 45 min - 1 hour and drink a protein shake (usually Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey)  or eat a protein packed meal.  I don't take anything except a couple Protein shakes on non workout days.  What do you think?

you need to do that IMMEDIATELY after you're finished working out

i think you need to post your diet, i bet that's what's killing you

it seems as if everybody who is new to lifting falls into the BSN trap
 
dont buy BSN products. they lie! and they are ripping u off!
 
stick with boomers advice

yeah, BSN is garbage.....

if you post your diet, we can see what you eat, and help you out. 

your diet is 90% of any goal you're trying to achieve

ORIGINAL: boomersooner1331

ORIGINAL: Str8outva

I am just starting to get into strength training and have always been weary of taking a bunch of supplements.  I would like some advice on what I am taking now.  I do the No-xplode pre workout like 30 minutes before.  I lift for 45 min to 1 hour then drink one scoop of Cell-Mass.  Then I do my 30 minutes of cardio and 15 minutes of Abs.  I wait about 45 min - 1 hour and drink a protein shake (usually Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey)  or eat a protein packed meal.  I don't take anything except a couple Protein shakes on non workout days.  What do you think?

you need to do that IMMEDIATELY after you're finished working out

i think you need to post your diet, i bet that's what's killing you

 
Yeah, take your shake within 20 min of finishing your workout. You need carbs as well.

you have a 2 hour window after your workout to hit the peak nutrient uptake.
You should also be using a complete multi vitamin, EFA's, and an antioxidant combo, at bare minimum.

Thanks for the advice.  I do need to clean up my diet.  I try and take in 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight.  But I work in a job somedays where you don't eat in a twelve hour ship.  I usually take protein powder and protein bars to work.  On my days off from work I eat really solid.  Grilled Chicken, Salmon, Tuna Steaks, Eggs.  I usually can limit myself to one to two protein shakes a day and still acheive my desired protein intake.  I have read a lot about BCAA's. Are they worth the hype.  And what can I supplement besides taking the BSN products....cause I like the NO-xplode, but haven't seen much from the CellMass..but I did just start taking it less than a month ago.  I just want to get stronger with lean mass.

ORIGINAL: Daniel265

it seems as if everybody who is new to lifting falls into the BSN trap

dont buy BSN products. they lie! and they are ripping u off!

stick with boomers advice

no way dude! I finished a tub of cell-mass and no-xplode and i look like Ronnie Colemans clone!!

Two tips for supplement purchases:
Buy it online and buy it on sale.
www.bodybuilding.com
is a good starting point for US and Canadian too with the dollar so good.

ORIGINAL: Tommy_Boy420

ORIGINAL: Daniel265

it seems as if everybody who is new to lifting falls into the BSN trap

dont buy BSN products. they lie! and they are ripping u off!

stick with boomers advice

no way dude! I finished a tub of cell-mass and no-xplode and i look like Ronnie Colemans clone!!

 
haha that was pretty funny tommyboy.
 
and the problem is alot of younger people think they will get that big from these sups

BSN is being sued for lying about what is in their products. I think it's been a year now since that started.