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I'm well aware of the issues surrounding DMAA, but I believe the health issues were due to misuse and abuse, not someone taking the supplement per (or below) levels indicated on the label. People are quick to blame the ingredients when they should be pointing fingers at the abusers. This issue first came to light when two…

That is an interesting coincidence, perhaps its because it actually does something and isn't "black magic". I love the energy boost and mood enhancement I get from it. Like I said, other pills never did anything for me. Since I only use it once a day at most, it lasts me three months. Definitely worth the price.

Diet and exercise are the only way to actually lose weight. There is no magic pill out there that will make you shed pounds. That being said, I do take USP Labs OxyElite Pro on a daily basis while doing strict dieting. I don't drink any caffeine containing products other than a pre-workout supplement in the afternoon and…

You could not have been creepier...

Loup, My advice is to follow the plan that MFP sets for you until you really get to know how your body reacts to various macronutrients (carbs, protein, and fat) and calorie levels. The MFP plan is actually pretty good for basic weightloss (calories in - calories out = negative number) and you will lose weight if you…

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Could not have said it better myself! No matter how much I try to explain this to my father he keeps starving himself then gains all the weight right back. Lost 40 lbs this summer (way too fast) and he's already starting to put it back on. Eat healthy and don't starve yourself!!!!

Think of your body as the engine of a coal powered locomotive or a wood burning stove, and food as the fuel. If you put in too much at once, the fire dwindles and takes a long time to burn all of the excess fuel. If you go too long without putting in fuel, it dies down to simmering coals. At night, the fire is not fed, so…

OxyElite Pro by USPLabs. Lots of energy and probably the closest thing to ephedra that is still legal. I see that you're not from the US though, so if you can find an ephedra containing product, use it in moderation. I wish we could still get ephedra here but the FDA had a knee jerk reaction when a few people died because…

I'm a fan of Fitness Fiber by Optimum Nutrition. Unflavored, 6 fiber sources and mixes clean.

@cm2two - Typical pizza sauce contains TONS of sugar. Just go to the store and look at the nutritional facts of pizza sauce vs tomato sauce. Huge difference.

@SuperstarDJ The calories in a good quality protein shake like Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Standard Whey (120 cals, 24g protein, 3g carbs, 1g sugar, 7g BCAAs) or the GNC 100% Whey Protein (similar nutrition) are actually very limited. In the grand scheme of things, this is a very high quality calorie source based on the…

Copied from my post this morning. You'd think with how often this question is asked, everyone should have some idea by now... If I was to work out in the morning, I still wouldn't go on an empty stomach. Your body needs fuel to exercise and you won't get the full benefits of your workout if you don't have that fuel. Also,…

@SuperstarDJ That's not too bad with respect to carbs, but I simply take issue with the whole protein bar concept. Essentially, you're eating a glorified candy bar and giving your body alot more to digest than protein. A protein bar is better than nothing, but I would highly recommend a shake over a bar, and not to use…

There's a critical nutrition window that begins immediately following exercise and lasts between 40-60 mins post training where you need to supplement with protein. That being said, a protein bar is not the best way to go. These bars are typically loaded with unnecessary carbs and calories that you simply do not need…

Keep going! Muscle gain takes time. For all of those wondering how to do it, weights weights and more weights. You don't need to lift 35 lb dumbells, 5s and 10s are super effective for beginners.

After viewing your food diary, I can see you're not eating much of a breakfast. This is actually counterintuitive to weight loss! Think of your body as the engine of a coal powered locomotive or a wood burning stove, and food as the fuel. If you put in too much at once, the fire dwindles and takes a long time to burn all…

Pre-workout: You need to eat something high in protein about 45 minutes before your workout to give your muscles the fuel required to function at a higher level. I recomment Chobani 0% Greek Yogurt in any flavor (blueberry/mango are my favs). I also take a pre-workout supplement immediately before the workout for some…

I'm constantly traveling for business and it really is difficult to eat healthy. It seems clients always want to take you to the most fattening (but delicious) restaurants ever! My method for staying in control is going to Whole Foods or similar in whatever city I'm in and buying a bunch of fruit to keep in my room. I will…

7) Use plain greek yogurt mixed with a little mayo mixed in for flavor instead of all mayo in tuna/chicken salad recipes.

Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's) are essential to expediting muscle recovery. Go to GNC or any other supplement store and ask them to recommend a protein shake with them in it. Alternatively, they sell an amino acid supplement that you can take, but I prefer just having it in my shake. I use GNC AMPlified Wheybolic…

Brown rice. White starches are no good!

I use a protein shake that has at least 20g protein so its low fat and mid carb. Then I eat about an hour after my workout. Usually grilled chicken breast with brown rice.

So cool glam! I've often wondered this myself because my brother (super fit) always works out after he eats and never before. I hate working out on a full stomach and I always drink my protein (GNC AMPlified Wheybolic extreme 60, 1/3 serving) right after. That all important 20min post-workout window. :drinker:

Thanks for the encouragement everyone! For those who were wondering I went to Bermuda on RCCL Explorer of the Seas. Gale force winds and rain 3/5 days (45-50 knot gusts) made the sailing a tad rough but no seasickness for myself or anyone in my family (although my dad walked like he was drunk 90% of the time :drinker: ).…

Just a word of advice, eat your exercise calories. You are probably burning 600 cals per hour of cardio for a net of only 600 calories per day. From your post it seems as though you might be putting your body into a very heavy calorie defecit and you're going into starvation mode. Did you use the automatic settings to lose…

VERY interesting. I still buy into the mantra that muscle burns more calories than fat, but the question arises, quantitively, how many more calories am I burning? I work out 4+ days a week and it focuses mostly on weightlifing. I've gone from curling 20 lbs/12 reps/3 sets to 35 lbs/12 reps/3 sets in about 6 months. Every…