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sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2005/03/23, 09:34 AM Hi there...just getting back into working out after a few years. I know I need to be taking a good multivitamin to really be successfull. I'm currently using www.fitday.com to track my diet, only on the 2nd day right now so I'm sure I'll have a better idea of what vitamins I need after a week or so. However is there one particular MultiVitamin or brand I should consider taking? Any advice or direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/23, 10:42 AM My suggestions are a good Vit. C(ester will do), Vit. E complex and a B-Complex. A good calcium supplement wouldn't hurt either. These in my opinion are the big 3. You may and will find multi's that include the kitchen sink, but this is really a problem. Many vitamins compete with each other for absorbtion, so having everything in one has never been the best idea in my opinion. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
GOWAR Posts: 361 Joined: 2001/10/24	2005/03/26, 10:27 PM Mega Men from GNC is pretty good stuff, or I guess you could try Flintstone Shaped multivitamins from publix those taste good :)
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/28, 02:19 PM If you take what bb1fit has advised, consider getting the balance of your vitamins and minerals from natural food sources. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2005/03/28, 02:24 PM Great info...thanks to all of you!
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2005/03/28, 11:47 AM Update...I ended up going with Twin labs - one day capsule thing. I've read a lot on the GNC one though and plan to switch to that after this is done...just wanted to get on something quick cause I knew I was missing a ton of vitamins and minerals. bb1...did some checking around on these and am curious were you suggesting just 4 different types of vitamins? Would I still be missing out on alot and would I want to still take a multivitamin on top of this to pick up a little of what I'm missing? Just curious and wanted to clarify.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/28, 06:24 PM Yep, Carivan has the idea. I was suggesting those as individual supplements(instead of the multi), and good food should get you balanced out. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2005/03/28, 08:32 PM Makes sense...trying to get my diet worked out so it is in a good balance right now. It's not great but I cut out about 4-6 cokes a day and replaced them with a gallon of water and am slowly learning and experimenting with my diet to find a nice combination...never been a very healthy eater so I'm starting at square one. Thanks for the great advice guys! Learning more about my body and food then I thought I ever wanted to know.