Stimulants

[cat_fish]

Im 47 years old and because of a problem I had with a certain prescribed medication I can no longer take stimulants of any kind, it's so bad that I cant even drink coffee without it creating problems. Anyway my question is how many of you still workout without taking anything to help give you that little bit of boost that one often needs to get a half way descent workout in?

Thanks

CF

 

[carvin77]

sad!


home job

 

[thelion2005]

Im 47 years old and because of a problem I had with a certain prescribed medication I can no longer take stimulants of any kind, it's so bad that I cant even drink coffee without it creating problems. Anyway my question is how many of you still workout without taking anything to help give you that little bit of boost that one often needs to get a half way descent workout in?

Thanks

CF

I can go without coffee during my wo .... but I don't like to. I'm spoiled.

I did get on a decaf kick once and got down to that. I was dragging.

 

[phatrr]

I can't say that I'm doing it right now, but one of my goals is to be able to train stimulant free this year. I think that I get too much intensity in sometimes, and end up feeling CNS fatigue when I shouldn't. I used to be able to handle various stimulants, but my system just can't take it as well these days.

 

[fortunatesun]

How about B-12? Either research chemical from AG-Guys or over the counter. Would this be an acceptable substitute or is this also on the verboten list?

 

[cat_fish]

Fortune I cant take anything... it sucks to say the least. I used to love taking ephedrine but now it really screws up my stomach and coffee makes me dizzy and light headed. Basically Im screwed

Thanks

CF

 

[fortunatesun]

Well, I know where your coming from. I get cranky if I don't have someting available for my after work workouts. One thing that seems to help a little is ginger caps. I started using them because they help assimilate protein, and in general they're used to aid digestion. They seem clear out my system fairly well of any type of sluggish feeling I've been carrying with me- and I'm a basically clean eater. I was thinking some sort of daily detox type herbal supplement might be helpful. A sorry substitute, but it may at least get rid of the junk you accumulate through our modern lifestyle and help you start with a clean slate.

 

[cat_fish]

I went to the gym yesterday and started with 25 minutes of cardio but felt ok, after that I started working my chest and struggled the entire time. I ended up going to the snack bar and buying an energy drink and had one hell of a shoulder workout, I felt so energetic I went and did 25 more minutes of cardio. I felt friggen phenomenal after I drank that crap. The minute I stepped off the stair climber I felt dizzy and light headed. Looks like Im going to have to train w/out any type of stimulant whatsoever. Damn this sucks...

CF

 

[cat_fish]

How about B-12? Either research chemical from AG-Guys or over the counter. Would this be an acceptable substitute or is this also on the verboten list?

I was told that b-12 would also create a problem so I'd just assume not go there but thanks for the suggestion.

CF

 

[maracuja]

bump the b12, would that be better than stimulants?