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I was of the masses that were fanatical about EAS when B Phillips’s magazine was MM2000. Aside from being the first to commercially market creatine (Phosphagen), it also provided complete breakdown of well known supplements and showcased new ones as they came out. He also was the first to educate laymen readers how to use anabolic steroids and similar substances. I experimented with most supplements one can buy at a store. Since then I’ve better educated myself in bio chem., nutrition, and exercise phys. With results related to myself and others I know I now understand these realities:
1. Everybody is built genetically different, so results will vary across the board
2. Nothing will compare in results to eating 6 times within a day- staying within your projected caloric range with each meal properly divided substrates- the last meal (#6 before bedtime) being strait protein
3. If weight resistance is used fully understand the muscle confusion principle and follow it.
4. If cardio is being used for lowering the fat percentage do it before breakfast, or right after weight training so the fuel is fat vs. carbs
5. For me personally, I found creatine actually helped lower my anaerobic threshold better than increase the looks of my lean mass. (At time I was in the military doing 6-8 mile runs in the soft sand and suffering each time we did- after becoming saturated with creatine I was in the front and not even winded)
6. If money is going to be diverted from food into supplements the best, most effective are 1. Meal replacement powders- for those that have trouble preparing their daily meals #2 and #4 (late morning and early afternoon) 2. protein powder 3. antioxidants
7. If someone is spending a lot on supplements for aesthetic reasons, and they don’t mind certain ethical issues- its actually cheaper and more effective just to go down south for a day and stock up.
8. proper eating regime and rest will naturally stimulate the body’s most anabolic hormone insulin, and naturally elevate testosterone and IGF-1 eliminating the true need for any sport supplements.
More info than needed, sorry
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