Ok, well first I should go admit and put it out there that I had been trying out
supplements for the first time a few months back. My supplement of choice was namely Gakic, a new form of energy-enhancing muscle and stamina builder.
Now, I have been a life-long athletic enthusiast, and I must say I couldn't imagine a life without a lot of physical activity. For me, whether it be Football, baseball, track and field, shotput and discus, lifting weights or long-distance running, sports and athleticism have been a major thing for me in my life.
So, I had never previously used any sort of supplement to work out, or play sports. I've always relied on a good balanced diet, and fucking hard work. About 5 months ago though, I decided to try out a supplement, as mentioned above, and picked up some Gakic through word of mouth and lable reading.
At first I really didn't like the stuff, I am generally a calm person, unless engaged in sports, and Gakic really put me on a rage I've never felt before. I really don't know what it was, but I found myself becoming exorbitantly pissed off once the pills kicked in. Of course, this was beneficial to an extent during my workouts, as any sports enthusiast knows, you just perform better when you have an attitude to give you an edge on your exercise. In any case, after a few weeks of Gakic though, I noticed some pretty goddamn impressive improvements. For one, the stuff prevented me from getting sore at all. Along with a couple others that were taking it, the results were the same. I would kick my ass in the gym, to the extent where on a normal day, I would feel backbroken and used up after the workout, but while taking this supplement, I would finish the workout with tired as hell muscles, but still had plenty of energy.
The effects of having a lack of lactic acid buildup in worked muscles were extremely impressive, and I found my muscle strength elevated to a point I could not previously reach in my highschool days. I was really beginning to like this supplement.
Fast forward two and a half months later, when I run out of my four month supply, and stop taking it. I've noticed some pretty wierd crap going on since I have come off of it. There was no addiction (thank god) or a feeling of need for it, but I have noticed some pretty detrimental things that need mentioning.
For one, my metabolism has gone haywire. I mean, absolutely haywire, to the point where I just do not understand what the hell is going on. Normally, I eat a decent sized portion for the amount I work out, and I regulate it extremely. I do not drink soda, eat fast food, or other greasy, sugar-loaded, high in saturated fat foods. And yet, after coming off of this stuff, I have gained 8 pounds in the last two-three weeks alone off of the minimal diet I have. This concerns me, because this is a 5% body weight gain, and I know for a fact it is not muscle, because I suddenly have a small flac jacket that I am not used to seeing. I mean, it's nothing much at all, but still noticeable.
Another thing, which I am not sure if this is related or not, but since my coming off of this, I have this constant burning feeling in my Esophagus, much like a constant mild heartburn. This goes away and comes back periodically.
In the long run, my point is basically, for those that are workout enthusiasts and are new to supplementation like I was, please pick carefully, and even consider just not taking them at all. It may seem really very tempting seeing others using various supplements, seeing the ads with hugely strong people ( I know this is a factor for a couple people I know, I guess there are magazines filled with nothing but supplement ads, which was news to me ) but in all honesty, nothing will feel more satisfying than breaking down your own personal barriers by yourself. While I broke down a wall I could never break when I was younger, I am putting my body through some wierd involuntary withdrawals from just one type of supplement, and its all non-intentional. I can only hope this metabolism problem stabilizes soon, because it's rather annoying.
In any case, as I said above, take solace in knowing you are bettering your body on your own devices. Eat a good, balanced diet, and get plenty of rest, and mostly, do not over-do it.
supplements for the first time a few months back. My supplement of choice was namely Gakic, a new form of energy-enhancing muscle and stamina builder.
Gakic said:
Now, I have been a life-long athletic enthusiast, and I must say I couldn't imagine a life without a lot of physical activity. For me, whether it be Football, baseball, track and field, shotput and discus, lifting weights or long-distance running, sports and athleticism have been a major thing for me in my life.
So, I had never previously used any sort of supplement to work out, or play sports. I've always relied on a good balanced diet, and fucking hard work. About 5 months ago though, I decided to try out a supplement, as mentioned above, and picked up some Gakic through word of mouth and lable reading.
At first I really didn't like the stuff, I am generally a calm person, unless engaged in sports, and Gakic really put me on a rage I've never felt before. I really don't know what it was, but I found myself becoming exorbitantly pissed off once the pills kicked in. Of course, this was beneficial to an extent during my workouts, as any sports enthusiast knows, you just perform better when you have an attitude to give you an edge on your exercise. In any case, after a few weeks of Gakic though, I noticed some pretty goddamn impressive improvements. For one, the stuff prevented me from getting sore at all. Along with a couple others that were taking it, the results were the same. I would kick my ass in the gym, to the extent where on a normal day, I would feel backbroken and used up after the workout, but while taking this supplement, I would finish the workout with tired as hell muscles, but still had plenty of energy.
The effects of having a lack of lactic acid buildup in worked muscles were extremely impressive, and I found my muscle strength elevated to a point I could not previously reach in my highschool days. I was really beginning to like this supplement.
Fast forward two and a half months later, when I run out of my four month supply, and stop taking it. I've noticed some pretty wierd crap going on since I have come off of it. There was no addiction (thank god) or a feeling of need for it, but I have noticed some pretty detrimental things that need mentioning.
For one, my metabolism has gone haywire. I mean, absolutely haywire, to the point where I just do not understand what the hell is going on. Normally, I eat a decent sized portion for the amount I work out, and I regulate it extremely. I do not drink soda, eat fast food, or other greasy, sugar-loaded, high in saturated fat foods. And yet, after coming off of this stuff, I have gained 8 pounds in the last two-three weeks alone off of the minimal diet I have. This concerns me, because this is a 5% body weight gain, and I know for a fact it is not muscle, because I suddenly have a small flac jacket that I am not used to seeing. I mean, it's nothing much at all, but still noticeable.
Another thing, which I am not sure if this is related or not, but since my coming off of this, I have this constant burning feeling in my Esophagus, much like a constant mild heartburn. This goes away and comes back periodically.
In the long run, my point is basically, for those that are workout enthusiasts and are new to supplementation like I was, please pick carefully, and even consider just not taking them at all. It may seem really very tempting seeing others using various supplements, seeing the ads with hugely strong people ( I know this is a factor for a couple people I know, I guess there are magazines filled with nothing but supplement ads, which was news to me ) but in all honesty, nothing will feel more satisfying than breaking down your own personal barriers by yourself. While I broke down a wall I could never break when I was younger, I am putting my body through some wierd involuntary withdrawals from just one type of supplement, and its all non-intentional. I can only hope this metabolism problem stabilizes soon, because it's rather annoying.
In any case, as I said above, take solace in knowing you are bettering your body on your own devices. Eat a good, balanced diet, and get plenty of rest, and mostly, do not over-do it.
