beginner looking for supplement advice

[ben1975]

Hi Guys,

So I’ve decided this year I’m going to try and get into shape,

I’ve been doing the usual, gym, cut out the takeaways etc etc
Some of the guys at the gym use the PhD stuff http://www.simplyfeelgood.com/Sports-Nutrition/PHD-WIR-Wired

It really seems to do the trick, but I was just wondering if it’s ok to take it long term or if there anything else I should be looking at too?

Kinda new to this to any tips and tricks welcome

Cheers

Ben

[migs]

Hey dude,
I'd suggest you start getting into a routine of training and eating correctly before you start considering supplements. The reason I say this is that all these supplements promise great results and they get you amped up to use them only to find that you can't sustain the habit of going into gym every day (or whatever) and you can't stick to a decent diet.

Also, if you just starting gym then you are going to see good results in your first six months. After you reach a plateau then that's when you start looking what is preventing you from progressing and that's when you can start supplementing the shortfalls in your diet.

[jessie]

I agree with Migs, you need to get a good routine going first then maybe add the supplements in later if your need them

I do use the PhD stuff (the diet whey one), i'm not sure if it actually works or it's just a placebo but I do feel better for taking it and it really helped when I needed that extra push when it came to maintaining to good exercise routine and keeping the weight off

the website you mention in your post actually looks pretty good, their prices are quite competitive!

[exerciseforsixpack]

I totally agree with Migs. Work on your steady exercise routine first. Actually this is what addressed by a lot of professional trainers. Check out http://exerciseforsixpack.com. I am sure you'll find a lot of resources for you. For starers, sign up for a newsletter and receive a free report. It has a lot of good info itself. Good luck!
 

[johnkalli1990]

I suggest you not to take supplement because it needs constant pumping of muscles.Which is very difficult or you to sustain.
An other point of not using the supplements is that many of the people have a Kidney problem after using the supplement.now its up to you what did you decide

[FitFrank]

Yeah man - definitely agree with the rest here.  Those kind of supplements are generally not good for long term use and besides costing money can have adverse side effects and only short term gains (if any at all).
What are your goals? Fat loss? Muscle? Strength? All of the above? To say you want to "get in shape" is a little vague.
The only supplements I've ever used are whey protein (during growth phases).  To lean up or maintain, I stick to a well balanced diet.  I used to go high protein diet, but these days stick mostly to a paleo type of diet (with some grains). I usually take fish oil and vitamin D supplements (but that's more for an overall health perspective).  In the summer my D supplementation drops significantly because I'm outside all the time, soaking up the natural D.
Before you start any kind of supplement program, take the money you would otherwise spend and talk to a nutrition specialist and your doctor.

[tesshood12]

You should spend your money on a few personal training sessions with a qualified professional or make an appointment with a licensed dietician. Apart from a good multivitamin and a whey protein powder, everything else is just a waste of money and will only distract you from trying to find an effective training program. if you're training correctly and eating properly,  I think you won't require any supplements.