Looking for ways to get a bit more excited when going into a workout. What are some ideas eveyone has or has udes in the past?
Stimulants wont do shit if you’re not already excited to workout, so the best thing to help “get a bit more excited when going into a workout” is to have a goal and be excited to train for it! But as far as suppplements go, anything with caffeine. Hit up starbucks for a double esperesso shot on the way to the gym, or try Spike.
[quote]Navin Johnson wrote:
Looking for ways to get a bit more excited when going into a workout.[/quote]
Any combination of the above should help.
Thanks, and true about goals. I am going through chemo and was just looking to putthat little bit of extra “oomph” when I go train.
I hope I didn’t come off as rude/arrogant/harsh. I meant the best and thanks for taking it well. I re-read it and it sounded like I was (as I often do sound - and hence possible am) an ass, although that was not my intnetion 
About chemo - Wow. Good luck. IMO you’ll beed to be careful with any possible interactions. I’d talk to your Dr. extensively about each and every ingredient in whatever you plan to take and do your own googling as well.
Is this for after Chemo or during? I understand the low energy level part of it if it’s during. Perhaps you can try looking into some antioxidants/other supplements that compliment chemo energy levels. I know there are therapies out there (and a lot of research going on) with respect to this topic. This is an interesting idea, and one that will most likely be useful for everyone at some point in there lives (advice for self or close friends/family).
I watch youtube clips of pumping Iron and Ronnie Deadlifting 800+ pounds 2 weeks out from the O. If that doesn’t get you pumped you have problems :p. “Yeah Buddy Light weight”
All Doctors tell you is to walk. For me that is not enough. I can do more. I waant to be in great shape in case I have to have another brain surgery. That sets you back to infancy. I wonder if there is any natural way (food) that can increase my low blood count. I watch Youtube too, here is a clip of Platz working out that I love . . . Sports Hypnotist Pete Siegel's Power Hypnosis Body Mr Universe Tom Platz www.getinthezonesports.com - YouTube
[quote]BulletproofTiger wrote:
I hope I didn’t come off as rude/arrogant/harsh. I meant the best and thanks for taking it well. I re-read it and it sounded like I was (as I often do sound - and hence possible am) an ass, although that was not my intnetion
About chemo - Wow. Good luck. IMO you’ll beed to be careful with any possible interactions. I’d talk to your Dr. extensively about each and every ingredient in whatever you plan to take and do your own googling as well.
Is this for after Chemo or during? I understand the low energy level part of it if it’s during. Perhaps you can try looking into some antioxidants/other supplements that compliment chemo energy levels. I know there are therapies out there (and a lot of research going on) with respect to this topic. This is an interesting idea, and one that will most likely be useful for everyone at some point in there lives (advice for self or close friends/family).[/quote]
^^^ I do the same. I am always very excited to train (sometimes I lay awake in bed at night thinking about it, really), but I have always dreaded squat days becuase I suck (in my opinion) at them.
I have started watching videos of Dave Tate and Jim Wendler, or some Westside videos, and man does it help. I do a little reading about proper squat form (Dave has some good articles out there) and watch a few videos, then go and have a great session.
Food wise, anything with fast digesting carbs helps me feel “energized” moreso than the usual. But I am easily effected by carbs.
HOT-ROX worked great for me as well, but as suggested above, you might want to consult your Doc about some of that stuff.
[quote]BulletproofTiger wrote:
I hope I didn’t come off as rude/arrogant/harsh. I meant the best and thanks for taking it well. I re-read it and it sounded like I was (as I often do sound - and hence possible am) an ass, although that was not my intnetion
About chemo - Wow. Good luck. IMO you’ll beed to be careful with any possible interactions. I’d talk to your Dr. extensively about each and every ingredient in whatever you plan to take and do your own googling as well.
Is this for after Chemo or during? I understand the low energy level part of it if it’s during. Perhaps you can try looking into some antioxidants/other supplements that compliment chemo energy levels. I know there are therapies out there (and a lot of research going on) with respect to this topic. This is an interesting idea, and one that will most likely be useful for everyone at some point in there lives (advice for self or close friends/family).[/quote]
Oh man, you’re an asshole, haha. That was almost as bad as when I went off on a deaf cashier at a store for not being friendly enough…
[quote]Davinci.v2 wrote:
[quote]BulletproofTiger wrote:
I hope I didn’t come off as rude/arrogant/harsh. I meant the best and thanks for taking it well. I re-read it and it sounded like I was (as I often do sound - and hence possible am) an ass, although that was not my intnetion
About chemo - Wow. Good luck. IMO you’ll beed to be careful with any possible interactions. I’d talk to your Dr. extensively about each and every ingredient in whatever you plan to take and do your own googling as well.
Is this for after Chemo or during? I understand the low energy level part of it if it’s during. Perhaps you can try looking into some antioxidants/other supplements that compliment chemo energy levels. I know there are therapies out there (and a lot of research going on) with respect to this topic. This is an interesting idea, and one that will most likely be useful for everyone at some point in there lives (advice for self or close friends/family).[/quote]
Oh man, you’re an asshole, haha. That was almost as bad as when I went off on a deaf cashier at a store for not being friendly enough…[/quote]
Ah frick. Damn I suck!
By the way Navin, pretty badass you’re dedicated enough to push through and train. Did your doctor “approve” training during your treatment?
What about trying to boost blood cell count?
This may be old news to you, and I don’t know if it would be suited for your situation, but I think, if I remember correctly, that procrit (although very expensive ~$85k per year, or $2k per shot, if not covered by insurance) can be of great benefit to boost blood cell count while on chemo. See below. Might be worth discussing at least getting your blood cell count tested, if you haven’t already.
[quote]Epoetin alfa (Procrit and Epogen)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Epoetin alfa (rINN) (pronounced /É?Ë?poÊ?ɨtɨn/) is a synthetic form of erythropoietin. It stimulates erythropoiesis (increases red blood cell levels) and is used to treat anemia, commonly associated with chronic renal failure and cancer chemotherapy. Epoetin is marketed under the trade names Procrit and Epogen. Its annual cost to U.S. patients is $84,467[1]
[edit] Adverse effects
Epoetin alfa is well-tolerated. Common side effects include high blood pressure, headache, joint-pain and clotting at the injection site. Rare cases of stinging at the injection site, skin rash and flu-like symptoms (joint and muscle pain) have occurred within a few hours following administration. More serious side effects, including allergic reactions, seizures and thrombotic events (e.g., heart attacks, strokes, and pulmonary embolism) rarely occur. Chronic self-administration of the drug by two individuals caused increases in blood hemoglobin and hematocrit to abnormally high levels, resulting in dyspnea and abdominal pain.[2][/quote]
i find this ad very motivating, branch warren training videos are good as well look them up on youtube.
Spike and coffee pre training! FTW!
Just wanted to second the call on your badassness for the attitude you’re taking.
I can totally understand your reasoning to want to give it 150%, but if you’re currently going through the chemo, I’d definitely avoid the stimulants and thoroughly research any other supplements before introducing them.
You might want to contact Alwyn Cosgrove directly, since he has first-hand experience at kicking cancer in nutsack and working back to full function.
Drink a shitload of coffee, Good Luck!