MYOPLEX advice

I am fairly new to weight lifting. I am 22, 5'11", 162 lbs (73Kgs) and
decently toned. I've been lifting for about 2 months (4-5 times a
week). My intent is to gain muscle, and look better by spring break
(mid march), and even better by july. I am currenltly lifting my close
to my max, and think require supplements to go higher. I've all ready
been eating more.

I've heard of MYOPLEX from quite a few people at the gym, and would
like to get some advice, and also they are quite expensive at retail,
so any good place I can get them cheaper...


I've also heard of Cytosport Muscle Milk and didnt know the difference.



Thanks,
Kevin

Kevin wrote:
> I am fairly new to weight lifting. I am 22, 5'11", 162 lbs (73Kgs) and
> decently toned. I've been lifting for about 2 months (4-5 times a
> week). My intent is to gain muscle, and look better by spring break
> (mid march), and even better by july. I am currenltly lifting my close
> to my max, and think require supplements to go higher. I've all ready
> been eating more.

What does "lifting my close to my max" mean? Doing 1 rep max workouts
on a regular basis is very likely to cause an injury.

>
> I've heard of MYOPLEX from quite a few people at the gym, and would
> like to get some advice, and also they are quite expensive at retail,
> so any good place I can get them cheaper...

Ahhhh.. There's this thing called the Internet where you can search
for products and even buy them on-line. :-)

I'd say to keep eating healthful foods, continue lifting, and get plenty
of rest. Use a <insert name of instant protein source here> if you find
you're not getting enough protein. Maybe you didn't have enough
time too prepare a meal, you're out of food or are bored of eating
the same food, etc. It's not some magic potion that will make that
much of an difference, it's mainly a convenience, if you have the $$.

Having an experienced trainer at least review your workout, diet, etc.
will probably be the best way to spend some money.

> I've also heard of Cytosport Muscle Milk and didnt know the difference.

Search the Internet. You'll find plenty of material.

On Jan 19, 8:11 am, "Kevin" <Rise...@gmail.com> wrote:
> to my max, and think require supplements to go higher. I've all ready
> been eating more.

You dont NEED to use a protein powder/meal replacement powder, they are
just a convenient way to add more protein into your daily diet without
the addtl fat from other protein sources.

> I've heard of MYOPLEX from quite a few people at the gym, and would
> like to get some advice, and also they are quite expensive at retail,
> so any good place I can get them cheaper..
> I've also heard of Cytosport Muscle Milk and didnt know the difference.

Both are meal replacements because they contain a larger amount of
carbs/higher calories per serving:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/eas/myoplexnew.html
http://cytosport.com/products/musclemilk_info.html

Compared to other protein powders like:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/eas/whey.html
http://www.vitaglo.com/eas129.html
http://www23.netrition.com/isopure_protein_page.html
http://www.vitaglo.com/synewhpr2lbs.html

Use those links to do some homework in looking up online prices and the
differences in ingredients.



joanne

In news:1169223098.760567.205290@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com,
Kevin <RiseY3K@gmail.com> typed:
> I am fairly new to weight lifting. I am 22, 5'11", 162 lbs (73Kgs) and
> decently toned. I've been lifting for about 2 months (4-5 times a
> week). My intent is to gain muscle, and look better by spring break
> (mid march), and even better by july. I am currenltly lifting my close
> to my max,

What do you mean by this? After 2 months you are nowhere near close to your
max; you're not even considered a beginner yet!

> and think require supplements to go higher. I've all ready
> been eating more.

That's the idea. Have you been ensuring you get plenty of protein?

>
> I've heard of MYOPLEX from quite a few people at the gym, and would
> like to get some advice, and also they are quite expensive at retail,
> so any good place I can get them cheaper...
>
>
> I've also heard of Cytosport Muscle Milk and didnt know the
> difference.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin



--
Bully
Protein bars: http://www.proteinbars.co.uk

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees
the opportunity in every difficulty." Sir Winston Churchill

In news:1169225228.772794.108390@l53g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com,
joanne <jgrrl2@yahoo.com> typed:
> On Jan 19, 8:11 am, "Kevin" <Rise...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> to my max, and think require supplements to go higher. I've all ready
>> been eating more.
>
> You dont NEED to use a protein powder/meal replacement powder, they
> are just a convenient way to add more protein into your daily diet
> without the addtl fat from other protein sources.

Hmmm, the other protein sources I rely on have less fat than an MRP, e.g.
tuna. chicken.

>
>> I've heard of MYOPLEX from quite a few people at the gym, and would
>> like to get some advice, and also they are quite expensive at retail,
>> so any good place I can get them cheaper..
>> I've also heard of Cytosport Muscle Milk and didnt know the
>> difference.
>
> Both are meal replacements because they contain a larger amount of
> carbs/higher calories per serving:
> http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/eas/myoplexnew.html
> http://cytosport.com/products/musclemilk_info.html
>
> Compared to other protein powders like:
> http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/eas/whey.html
> http://www.vitaglo.com/eas129.html
> http://www23.netrition.com/isopure_protein_page.html
> http://www.vitaglo.com/synewhpr2lbs.html
>
> Use those links to do some homework in looking up online prices and
> the differences in ingredients.
>
>
>
> joanne



--
Bully
Protein bars: http://www.proteinbars.co.uk

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees
the opportunity in every difficulty." Sir Winston Churchill

J. Gleixner wrote:
[...]

> <snip> an experienced trainer <snip> will probably
> be the best way to spend some money.

Unfortunately, I've met so-called trainers who literally didn't know
the difference between a set and a rep.

--
Curt

"J. Gleixner" <glex_no-spam@qwest-spam-no.invalid> schreef:

>> I am currenltly lifting my close to my max, and think require supplements
>> to go higher.
>> I've all ready been eating more.

> What does "lifting my close to my max" mean?

He meant he is almost maxed out, very close to a plateau, and want to find
out if certain supplements can help him break through it.

Is English your second language or something?

> Doing 1 rep max workouts
> on a regular basis is very likely to cause an injury.

He didnt mention that he was doing that.

--
Pete, The New & Improved Version

"Take your own advice: killfile. I took your advice on that subject BTW.
Your turn dude" -- Will Brink

"Problem is, I still see his/their posts 'cause
you respond to them, and that throws the balance of the universe of" -- Will
Brink

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Dnia 2007-01-19 Kevin napisa³(a):
> I am fairly new to weight lifting. I am 22, 5'11", 162 lbs (73Kgs) and
> decently toned.

You misspelled skinny.

> I've been lifting for about 2 months (4-5 times a
> week). My intent is to gain muscle, and look better by spring break
> (mid march), and even better by july. I am currenltly lifting my close
> to my max, and think require supplements to go higher.

Yes. It's called food.

> I've all ready been eating more.

Eat more than more.

> I've heard of MYOPLEX from quite a few people at the gym, and would
> like to get some advice, and also they are quite expensive at retail,
> so any good place I can get them cheaper...
>
>
> I've also heard of Cytosport Muscle Milk and didnt know the difference.

It's all right. As long as you know the difference between chicken
beef and pork you'll be fine.

--
Andrzej Rosa 1127R

Andrzej Rosa wrote:
> Dnia 2007-01-19 Kevin napisa³(a):

> > I am fairly new to weight lifting. I am 22, 5'11",
> > 162 lbs (73Kgs) and decently toned.
>
> You misspelled skinny.

HEY! I RESEMBLE THAT REMARK! >/

> > I've been lifting for about 2 months (4-5 times a
> > week). My intent is to gain muscle, and look better by spring break
> > (mid march), and even better by july. I am currenltly lifting my close
> > to my max, and think require supplements to go higher.
>
> Yes. It's called food.
>
> > I've all ready been eating more.
>
> Eat more than more.
>
> > I've heard of MYOPLEX from quite a few people at the gym, and would
> > like to get some advice, and also they are quite expensive at retail,
> > so any good place I can get them cheaper...
> >
> > I've also heard of Cytosport Muscle Milk and didnt know the difference.
>
> It's all right. As long as you know the difference between chicken
> beef and pork you'll be fine.

And, if Andrzej's word is to be taken seriously - and I suspect it
should be - you might just want to work on pooping BIG at least two
times a day.

> Andrzej Rosa 1127R

--
Curt

On Jan 19, 9:20 am, "Bully" <bull...@proteinbars.co.ok> wrote:
>> joanne <jgr...@yahoo.com> typed:
> > You dont NEED to use a protein powder/meal replacement powder, they
> > are just a convenient way to add more protein into your daily diet
> > without the addtl fat from other protein sources.

>Hmmm, the other protein sources I rely on have less fat than an MRP, e.g.
> tuna. chicken.

Maybe in a MRP, but not so in a basic protein powder.
And one can only eat so much tuna and or chicken (well some maybe I'm
not one of them but maybe the OP is)
Average fat in a chicken breast (boneless/skinless/baked) = 3 - 5 grams
Average fat in canned tuna (light/water/5.8oz can) = 1.4 grams fat

Protein powder examples - a couple I've used:
Natures Best Isopure dutch chocolate = zero fat
ProRated Costco brand = 1.5 grams fat per serving

So alternative choices and convenience like I said previously ..




joanne

http://www.calorieking.com/foods/
http://www.wellements.com/sfacts.asp#Layer33

Dnia 2007-01-20 Curt napisa³(a):
> Andrzej Rosa wrote:
>> Dnia 2007-01-19 Kevin napisa³(a):
>
>> > I am fairly new to weight lifting. I am 22, 5'11",
>> > 162 lbs (73Kgs) and decently toned.
>>
>> You misspelled skinny.
>
> HEY! I RESEMBLE THAT REMARK! >/

But you spell correctly, don't you?

>> > I've been lifting for about 2 months (4-5 times a
>> > week). My intent is to gain muscle, and look better by spring break
>> > (mid march), and even better by july. I am currenltly lifting my close
>> > to my max, and think require supplements to go higher.
>>
>> Yes. It's called food.
>>
>> > I've all ready been eating more.
>>
>> Eat more than more.
>>
>> > I've heard of MYOPLEX from quite a few people at the gym, and would
>> > like to get some advice, and also they are quite expensive at retail,
>> > so any good place I can get them cheaper...
>> >
>> > I've also heard of Cytosport Muscle Milk and didnt know the difference.
>>
>> It's all right. As long as you know the difference between chicken
>> beef and pork you'll be fine.
>
> And, if Andrzej's word is to be taken seriously - and I suspect it
> should be - you might just want to work on pooping BIG at least two
> times a day.

Yeap. If you do not, you don't eat more yet. It's called eating less
than more.

--
Andrzej Rosa 1127R

"Andrzej Rosa" <bakters@yahoo.com> schreef:

>>> It's all right. As long as you know the difference between chicken
>>> beef and pork you'll be fine.

>> And, if Andrzej's word is to be taken seriously - and I suspect it
>> should be - you might just want to work on pooping BIG at least two
>> times a day.

> Yeap. If you do not, you don't eat more yet. It's called eating less
> than more.

I can shit once a day even with 6000 Kcal. Really.

And i do it in 2-3 seconds.

--
Pete, The New & Improved Version

"Take your own advice: killfile. I took your advice on that subject BTW.
Your turn dude" -- Will Brink

"Problem is, I still see his/their posts 'cause
you respond to them, and that throws the balance of the universe of" -- Will
Brink

Dnia 2007-01-21 Pete (New & Improved, Version 4.08a) napisa³(a):
> "Andrzej Rosa" <bakters@yahoo.com> schreef:
>
>>>> It's all right. As long as you know the difference between chicken
>>>> beef and pork you'll be fine.
>
>>> And, if Andrzej's word is to be taken seriously - and I suspect it
>>> should be - you might just want to work on pooping BIG at least two
>>> times a day.
>
>> Yeap. If you do not, you don't eat more yet. It's called eating less
>> than more.
>
> I can shit once a day even with 6000 Kcal. Really.
>
> And i do it in 2-3 seconds.

Aren't you using some meal replacement drinks? It's not exactly food,
in my book. Would you chew more I think that 2-3 seconds wouldn't be
enough.

--
Andrzej Rosa 1127R

"Andrzej Rosa" <bakters@yahoo.com> schreef:

>>> Yeap. If you do not, you don't eat more yet. It's called eating less
>>> than more.

>> I can shit once a day even with 6000 Kcal. Really.

>> And i do it in 2-3 seconds.

> Aren't you using some meal replacement drinks? It's not exactly food,
> in my book.

They are shakes high in carbs and protein, moderate in fat.

> Would you chew more I think that 2-3 seconds wouldn't be
> enough.

I think so.

I just cant imagine myself eating 6 solid meals a day. I would go insane.

--
Pete