Guys, I am researching on the pre workout supplements. Basically I am looking to increase my energy and also to burn fats and sweat more. Do you guys take any pre workout supplements, and if you do, what do you take and its effects (after workout) on you?

I am skeptical in taking supplements as well especially they mostly comes with caffeine; didn't want that jittery sensation too. Any natural/shake that you all take instead?

Go read the stickies on how to eat. There’s a section on pre-work out. Having a meal before a workout session made a difference for me.

Yeah, that’s the sticky I was referring to. Have you considered to prepack your meals? Breads, biscuits and peanut butter are all viable options. Heck, even a milo/ iced coffee will do the trick. Main thing is that you want food in your body as an energy source. I eat 30 minutes before my workout session. Less than that I feel uncomfortable but that’s just me. Might be different for you. If you still feel you need more energy, that milo/iced coffee could work for you in the gym. Do bear in mind I’m not saying that those drinks are healthy and I’m not advocating you to binge on it. If you feel you need energy, then have some, easy as that. However, always know how much calories you’re putting into your body.

You don’t have to worry much about nutrient timing that much. It affects muscles growth but not as much as many thinks. Your macros will be what you want to optimize.

Ideally, you’d want to have some carbs whenever you have some protein. Go read up on how insulin works in you’re interested.

Ideally, you’d want to have some carbs whenever you have some protein. Go read up on how insulin works in you’re interested.

I'm talking about the effect of insulin on muscle protein synthesis(MPS).

No, no, no. Being on a pure protein diet does not have that effect (restricting MPS) to my knowledge. Gluconeogenesis is the process where your body (liver) produces glucose from non-carbohydrates. One reason this occurs is because our body needs glucose to maintain stable blood sugar levels.

Try looking up articles\videos by Layne Norton. He did his theses on proteins.

Please do note that I'm a newbie as well, so I too am prone to err.

Brah, check back post #9. I made a mistake there. Corrected with a video instead.

I don't take any pre-workout supplements. To me 1 hour before workout, I usually take in lots of carbs (rice, veggie, lean meats, banana etc) to fuel my workout. I only consume supplements right after my workout.