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Some of you may already know this but this thread is to inform the misinformed about the toxicity of oral anabolic steroid use. I'm writing this thread because I was running anadrol @ 100mg ED and had to stop because my food wasn't digesting and led to becoming constipated, had really bad gas...

by Matt Weik When Men’s Health first published an article about Blaine Sumner I was blown away. Not so much that a powerlifter was taking in 8,000 calories, but more so the way that he was taking them in—by using his blender and shaker bottles. Can you say “liquid diet”? Check it out. For...

Sibutramine Description: Sibutramine hydrochloride is a selective serotonin and noradrenalin re-uptake inhibitor used for the medical management of obesity.This pharmaceutical is intended to be an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet, which will help increase weight loss compared to that achieved...

by Matt Weik It seems like people were laughing when Amazon said they were going to start selling and delivering food a little while back, basically making grocery stores obsolete. Well, we might be one step closer to a complete takeover—making this a dream come true for those who don’t like...

Many people believe that insulin is to blame for the obesity epidemic. When you understand how it actually works, you’ll know why this is a lie. Insulin has been taking quite a beating these days. If we’re to listen to some “experts,” it’s an evil hormone whose sole goal is making us fat...

HOW TO COUNT YOUR MACROS (A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE)This is a comprehensive guide that details how to count macronutrients. The information is clear and simple. It is best suited for beginners, but it could also serve as a refresher for anyone. In this article, we will cover the following: What...

The sports supplement graveyard is littered with products that promised much, but failed to deliver (miserably, in most cases). Most notable are herbs, and their purported “anabolic” actions. However, the Ayurvedic (Indian) system of medicine has given us a few gems. One of those is Cissus...

How to Modify Fast Food So You Don’t Blow Your Diet by Matt Weik Just because you want to grab a quick bite to eat while on the go doesn’t mean you have to completely blow your diet. In fact, if you make wise choices, you don’t need to feel bad at all for hitting a fast food restaurant...

Stay Lean by Feeding Yourself! If you’re looking to stay on your diet, the worst thing you can do is have an enabler feeding you food that you shouldn’t be consuming. Or someone who leaves out portioned snacks for easy consumption. You...

Eating to Stay Anabolic: Meal Spacing 4 Top Pros Have Their Say The Question is: I have heard that you are supposed to eat every two hours to stay in an anabolic state. Others advise that you eat every two to three hours. I guess you shouldn’t go much longer than that, but does it really...

WTF? 26.5% of U.S. Population Is Obese WTF? 26.5% of U.S. Population Is Obese If you think you’re seeing more supersized Americans every day, your eyes are not deceiving you. A study just published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that 26.5 percent of the overall United...

Defy the Meat Head Sterotype by Cade Thomas Bodybuilders have a way of turning off the general public. Whether it be other members in the gym or people at the grocery store, the reactions are not always positive. Depending on where you live and the general activity level of the citizens, it’s...

Nutrition for Building MuscleYour Ultimate In-The-Trenches Guide Disclaimer: I am not a scientist. I do not hold a degree or any standardized certification in nutrition. There are many others in this industry who can spout study results, chemical names and detail the complex processes of how...

The “New” Off-Season Approach by Cade Thomas Bulking. Cutting. Offseason. Prep. You know the drill. We have images burnt into our heads of how each of these are supposed to play out. Offseason = higher carbs, more food in general, forcing...

Shuttle Calories to Muscle, Not Fat Improve your insulin sensitivity, starting with your next meal. Here are six ways to do it. You really can improve your insulin sensitivity right away, and at the same time coax your body into losing fat. Plus, when you do improve your insulin sensitivity...

Ravenous or Repulsed; That is the Question by Geoff Roberts It is not uncommon for bodybuilders, or any other person for that matter, to think that their issues are the exception to the rule, when in reality, they are not. It is equally...

<header class="entry-header">Good Things That Get Ruined When Taken to Extremes by Nia Shanks </header>It must be human nature. As a species we’re quite adept at taking something good and, in an effort to extract greater rewards from it, we manipulate it, mold it, stretch it to become a more...

by Geoff Roberts The concept of out of shape “normal” individuals giving fit, in shape people a hard time about their lifestyle is nothing new. Any person who takes care of him or herself on a daily basis via going to the gym consistently and choosing to include or exclude certain food choices...

The Hidden Secrets to the Clean Bulking Gaining weight is easy, most of us know that. Sit down and eat pizza, ice cream, and cookies every night for dinner and you’ll be packing on the pounds in no time. But we’re not looking for sloppy...

by Matt Weik Remember back when you were in school and you were taught that people ate bugs to survive in the wilderness? Remember how disgusting that sounded? Well, now companies are expecting you to do that for fun. What?! Well, it seems like my reaction is the same as the majority of...