I have like two weeks to a major public event so desperately need to 'shape' up 

On a limited budget whats the 'best' available option for supplements (leaning more towards ON and controlled labs) and my workout program consist of whatever time I can come by if I do have that time ...its almost always free weights lift to failure and jump rope since the haze came about for cardio.

I must stress that I dont want to drop pounds but need to shape up    (6'2" 230lbs)

Much appreciate whatever useful advice is given.

not looking to 'grow'  I have been trawling BB forum so I need more 'local' data.

My goal is more 'energy' to lift. My problem, muscles are burning (lactic acid) after a lift    I feel I can go further, it just feels sad looking at the weight hanging by my side and not being able to lift it for another set.
@JonYeap

I am not a rock-star  Definitely not going to post pix after watching a 50 something man posing by pumping up his chest and thumbing the back of his rib cage while shopping with his family, not long ago.

maybe u can try reducing ur water intake.
this is to make ur body less water therefore it looks errr...
i dunno how to say.
i saw the youtube on ahmir khan body change in 1 year.
he said something like that...
reduce the water so that the muscle looks more dry...

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Added on July 7, 2009, 2:10 pmbut remind u... its not a good thing to do...