Supplement Review Video
Hey San Antonio,
Let me warn you, if you’re looking for a magic weight loss pill, go away now. These are just the 4 supplements that I use regularly, and even moreso while I diet down for my bodybuilding competition.
The 4 supplements I use are:
ProComplete 40 – this is my protein blend that I blend with either oats for carbs + protein or healthy fats. Blend of casein, whey protein isolate and egg protein for a very broad spectrum of amino acids.
Scivation’s Xtend – this is my BCAA product. As I mentioned in the BCAA article a few days ago, these are the aminos that the body tries to obtain from muscle during exercise for energy.
Body Effects – Excellent energy booster, fat burner, appetite suppressant and mood enhancer (no kidding, it does all of this).
Melatonin – naturally produced in the brain, melatonin regulates sleep patterns and helps us get into the deep sleep cycle more rapidly. Do not underestimate the importance of sleep, rest and recovery!!!
As I’ve written it in the past, but the word supplement means “In addition to a whole part”. Supplements WILL NOT MAKE OR BREAK YOU. If training, nutrition and recovery aren’t in check, you are wasting a lot of money. Once those things are as they need to be, then supplementation can definitely enhance the effects of each.
As I have also mentioned, I purchase my supplements at Alamo City Sports Nutrition (at the corner of Huebner and Stone Oak). Great staff, knowledgeable and professional. Nothing like the GNCs of the world, who are trying to push the highest profit margin item and make a buck.
In addition to what is seen in this video, I also use Speed Stack by American Bodybuilding as my “kick in the pants” supplement – 5 calories, 240mg of caffeine and 25mg of Synephrine. It’s intense, and if you have a low tolerance to stimulants, I’d recommend building up to it.
Hope you enjoy the video!
Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454
on August 24th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Hey. Nice blog!!!! What multi do you use? Lifepak nano? Is it worth the price? Also if can write some stuff about the zone diet and fish oils. Thanks.
on August 24th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Hi Inderjit,
Thank you for reading, I welcome all! I answered your question in my latest post, but yes, I do use Lifepak Nano. Is it worth the price? That’s relative – I know that it isn’t cheap, but I definitely believe it is the best absorbing multi that you’ll find anywhere. Too many people think that simply consuming a nutrient is enough, but if it isn’t absorbed, it doesn’t matter.
I’ll definitely write about fish oils and other essential fats. I’m not a big fan of cookie cutter and fad diets like Zone. I do understand it and I’ll touch on it, but IMO, a diet, like a workout, should be custom for the user. I like my carb cycling and bracketing principles because they are completely scalable and completely support physique transformation – not just weight loss.
Again, thank you for taking the time to comment. Feel free to pass the word and comment at anytime!
Boyd