Gear

[data4]

Ive always counted any amino supp that was a complete protein so I was just curious your take on Gear. I think when I run out of my current aminos I am going to give Gear a shot.

[Rawstrength]

Why not? Aminos = protein = 4kcal/g

5g of BCAA = around 20 calories.

There is an amino chart somewhere that list the actual calorie value for each amino acid

[Young Gotti]

Why not? Aminos = protein = 4kcal/g

5g of BCAA = around 20 calories.

There is an amino chart somewhere that list the actual calorie value for each amino acid

yeah i know, i just never cared to much to add the calories from the bcaa's or gear, i don't count them towards anything, not calories or protein content

[data4]

yeah i know, i just never cared to much to add the calories from the bcaa's or gear, i don't count them towards anything, not calories or protein content

As long as you are taking in the same amount each day it really wouldnt matter. I dont count BCAAs but I take the same amount each day.

[mich29]

good back and forth here.I count them just to make sure things are even

[daft205]

I think if your not cutting there is no need to count them as its basically just extra money in the bank. However i do believe they caloric value therefor if you are cutting or on a strict diet like a contest prep it would probably be prudent to count them in your daily macros.

[BeastInTheEast]

I usually don't add calories from bcaa's never really considered the numbers from them significant, i guess they could have their merit of being counted for contest prep if you want to be SUPER accurate but IMO a small amount of calories shouldn't make or break a prep unless you are wayyyyy off! Gear is great stuff i throw a few in with 2-3 meals a day to improve the effectiveness of my protein intake!

[data4]

I am going to start stocking up so I can use it during my next contest prep. Knowing my luck it would be out of stock when I needed it so Im gonna get it while I can!

[mich29]

I think if your not cutting there is no need to count them as its basically just extra money in the bank. However i do believe they caloric value therefor if you are cutting or on a strict diet like a contest prep it would probably be prudent to count them in your daily macros.

I was doing some cutting so I kept track of them for awhile just to keep me honest

[data4]

I was doing some cutting so I kept track of them for awhile just to keep me honest

I would if it were me. It is a complete protein source and there is certainly calories there just like any other protein source.

[Young Gotti]

I am going to start stocking up so I can use it during my next contest prep. Knowing my luck it would be out of stock when I needed it so Im gonna get it while I can!

thats what i did last winter.....i was bulking and getting enough food...so i'd just buy a bottle per month and stash it

[data4]

thats what i did last winter.....i was bulking and getting enough food...so i'd just buy a bottle per month and stash it

Good idea. I will probably start doing the same thing through this winter.

[daft205]

thats what i did last winter.....i was bulking and getting enough food...so i'd just buy a bottle per month and stash it

I did that too and had a nice stash going but then ended up trading em all and of course that was right aboout the time they went oos... Now i gotta start all over, lol..

[Young Gotti]

I did that too and had a nice stash going but then ended up trading em all and of course that was right aboout the time they went oos... Now i gotta start all over, lol..

i'll trade or sell mostly any supplement....but protein powder and gear...i can never part with...i want as much as i can get

[daft205]

i'll trade or sell mostly any supplement....but protein powder and gear...i can never part with...i want as much as i can get

yeah thats more or less how i feel now...hindsight is 20-20,lol.