TheCharmingGuy
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My thought was that a lot of pre-workout supplements contain caffeine, so if I get the same amount of caffeine from a diet Coke or a coffee, is it a suitable substitute?
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You replay the conversation at 2 a.m. She texted back fast yesterday. Today, nothing. Was that smile friendly or flirty? What did the shoulder touch mean?
Every hour you spend decoding her signals drains your confidence and hands her the controls. Women can sense that insecurity from across the room — and it repels them.
One of the "22 Rules" kills the obsession on the spot: assume she likes you, and act accordingly. Sounds too simple. Works anyway.
Her interest tends to rise to meet your expectations. Psychologists call it a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Substituting pre-workout for coffee or diet coke
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sangheilios
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How about just not relying on either? If you need a pre-workout to get a good session in something is not right. Could you improve on the quality of your sleep? Are you not eating properly, especially lacking in carbohydrates? Are you working out too much and not recovering adequately?
Pierce Manhammer
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When I was lifting hardcore and fasting I’d do 3x double shots of espresso before my 430am sessions. It worked.
Its a nootropic…
EyeBRollin
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Coffee works well. Take it black or make your own creamer.
taiyuu_otoko
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She calls you when her car breaks down. When she needs help moving. When some guy she's actually dating treats her badly.
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The "22 Rules" break the pattern. You'll stop auditioning for a role she already cast and become the man she chases instead. It starts with Rule 1.
Bible_Belt
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Artificial sweeteners are horribly unhealthy. Coffee has antioxidants. Unsweetened is probably best, but if you can get real honey, it's nice too.
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Preworkouts are nonsense and another marketing ploy by the supplement industry