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My Precontest Preparation.....The Diet.
As I write this article, I am going into the fourth week of my pre contest preparation. My metabolism is starting to speed up to the point where I am starting to get hungry between meals even though I am eating six times a day. My weight loss has not been too dramatic, but my loss of bodyfat has. According to the Tanita Bodyfat Monitor I have lost 2.5% bodyfat in 3 weeks and only lost 1.6kg of bodyweight. Below is a summary of my weight loss;

Photos taken 04/06/02 81.2kg 16% bodyfat

All bodyfat readings are done using a Tanita Body Fat monitor

Click the scales for more information

My diet is high protein low carb, no sugar, low fat. I eat up to six times a day and I am drinking at least 4 litres of water. I am doing cardio everyday on a treadmill at a fast walk. For the first two weeks I did 30 minutes a day but have now increased it to 35 minutes. Every 10 days I will add 5 minutes to the cardio until I reach 45 minutes. If needed, I will then increase cardio to twice a day (I really hope that this is not necessary). Below is a typical days diet;

You may have noticed that I have no protein drinks. I am eating only solid food. Your body burns more calories digesting solid food rather than liquid thus speeding up its metabolism. The secret to fat loss is metabolism. The faster your metabolism, the easier it is to lose fat. There are two ways to speed up your metabolism....exercise and diet. It sounds crazy, but in the first two weeks of my preparation, I was actually forcing myself to eat, and losing bodyfat in the process. I was eating by the clock, every 2.5 - 3 hours. My metabolism is now starting to pick up and I am starting to get hungry before each meal.
My supplement program is very basic but consistent. Every day I take;

Multi-vitamin and calcium.
Flaxseed Oil (essential fats)
15 - 20g of L-glutamine
10g of creatine
10g of branched chain amino acids
10g of essential amino acids
Up to 5g of ornithine and arginie (for growth hormone release)

I am not using any thermogenics yet as I have not needed to. I will introduce some later on and am keen to try the new AST Dymetadrine Xtreme (more info over the page). This diet can be used by anyone. It is healthy and will produce a steady loss of bodyfat. I don't lack energy (yet) and my strength has still been going up. This will change as I lose more bodyweight, but this is to be expected. I do have one indulgence a week. on Sunday's I will go to my local pub for a counter meal. This is my one junk meal a week. I will usually have a big pepper steak with chips and roast vegetables, a few slices of bread, and a couple of beers. This meal is my reward for sticking to the program. If I have some how cheated during the week, I will not allow myself the meal.
The secret to doing this is preparation. My wife and I only cook two or three time a week. We will cook 3 days worth of meals at a time. The only thing we cook every night is the vegetables. Everynight I prepare all my meals for the next day, so that all I have to do is heat them up in a microwave.

No Growth?
Aspiring bodybuilder, Pencil Neck Pete, was one of the most dedicated trainers around. He never missed workouts and used all his supplements according to instructions. He got 8 hours of sleep a day, and had a pretty cushy job where he did not expend too much energy. His results though were limited to say the least. During his breakfast of toast with jam, and his lunch of vegemite sandwiches on white bread, and his dinner of noodles, Pencil Neck wondered what's causing his lack of growth.
Unfortunately this is a familiar scenario with a lot of weight trainers. They never miss taking their protein shakes, creatine, and glutamine, but the meals they tend to eat are totally devoid of any muscle building nutrients. 
Eggs are the best for breakfast..easy and quick to prepare and full of protein. If you must eat out at lunch, find delis or snack bars that use real chicken pieces and not processed slices in your sandwiches. When at Subway, ask for double meat and brown bread. At dinner time, have a large steak, chicken or fish with vegetables.
Get into the habit of eating solid muscle building meals and your supplements will make up the difference. 
Remember, the word supplement means "to add", not to replace.

Myth:If you are exercising, it doesn't really matter what you eat. 
Fact: Exercising to build a fitter, better body means eating matters even more

Myth:To improve your body and lose fat, restrict or avoid eating. 
Fact: To build a fit and healthy body, you've got to eat (and eat right).

Myth:As long as you eat healthy you don't need to take any supplements. 
Fact: Studies show that the majority of us would benefit greatly and make much better progress by adding supplements to our diets.

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This month's winner will receive a bottle of  AST Dymetadrine Xtreme

Last month's winner of 75g of Arginine and Ornithine was Braham Power.

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Battle For The Olympia 2001

120 mins $55:00 inc Post in Australia. 
To order Ph 08 8373 0735

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N.B. All Prices are in  AUD.

WHAT'S NEW? 

You may have taken energy-boosting, fat-burning supplements in the past, but you have never taken a supplement like Dymetadrine Xtreme. No way! 

Let me give you a little background. AST Sports Science practically invented effective sports supplements. Back in 1987 AST was the first and only company to produce sports supplements that actually worked, nutritional supplements that you could take and immediately feel the difference. AST Sports Science was the first to bring true energizing, performance-enhancing supplements to the market with the introduction of Dymetadrine 25, and then EPH 833. AST was the first to bring state of the art whey protein formulations to athletes, and still leads the market with VP2 Whey Isolate, an incredibly unique 100% whey isolate formulation that is verified in clinical research to enhance muscle growth and accelerate adaptations from exercise training. 

AST invests substantial amounts of money in sports science research, and utilizes the finest research facilities right here in Australia to research, test and perfect product formulations. AST does not produce ineffective supplements, or cut corners in any manufacturing process like most companies do. AST provides a 100% guarantee on the quality and potency of every product, a rarity in this industry. AST publishes more free, science-based information on building muscle, losing body fat and enhancing athletic performance than any sports company in the world! (Check out our US-based web site www.ast-ss.com). In the USA athletes have known for over 15 years they can depend upon AST to be concerned only with developing state of the art, research-proven, performance enhancing supplements. AST Sports Sciences is a company that does not follow trends, it innervates progression in sports science. AST is the company that serious athletes look to for an edge in performance.

To say AST knows the metabolic pathways to increasing energy and thermogenicaly-dissolving fat is the understatement of the century. We literally invented these two categories and through relentless research we have discovered ways to manipulate these pathways and produce results in explosive energy and fat burning unmatched by any other products. 

We've monitored the Australian sports supplement market for some time. Most products sold in Australia contain only "token amounts" of the ingredients required to enhance energy production and fat metabolism. Many products contain worthless ingredients that make them nothing more than a scam! Dymetadrine Xtreme was specifically designed to be the most potent, effective fat burning, energy-boosting supplement avalible in Australia. 

Exactly what will Dymetadrine Xtreme do for me?

Dymetadrine Xtreme breaks all the rules. Dymetadrine Xtreme not only redefines the entire category of energy and strength supplementation, but it takes thermogenic fat burning to an entire new level. With Dymetadrine Xtreme, not only are you stronger and can train with ultra high intensity, but your body's metabolism shifts in to high gear burning more calories and melting more body fat than ever. And it does this while preserving lean muscle mass.

Dymetadrine Xtreme produces what is called a nutrient-partitioning effect. Nutrient partitioning is where your body shuttles more nutrients into lean tissue and away from adipose (fat) tissue. This means that more of the calories you consume go toward supporting lean muscle mass growth and away from fat synthesis. You can actually eat more and become leaner at the same time.

This is what I think is so awesome. Dymetadrine Xtreme will actually make you stronger and more focused the very first day you take it. Taking Dymetadrine Xtreme about an hour before you train will allow for greater nerve-muscle contraction force enabling you to lift heavier weights with greater mental and physical intensity. All this adds up to a greater work capacity that enables you to produce results faster. 

Ever just not feel like working out? It happens to some of us all the time. You just can't seem to muster up enough motivation to go to the gym. You'll use any excuse in the world to get out of going. Sound familiar? 

Dymetadrine Xtreme gives you an intense desire to train and train hard with unbelievable intensity. It's like it shoves you into the gym. About an hour after you take Dymetadrine Xtreme all you want to do is train hard and do your absolute best. Dymetadrine Xtreme is the best training partner you'll ever have. 

How should I incorporate Dymetadrine Xtreme into my training and nutrition schedule to get the best results possible?

Dymetadrine Xtreme is the most effective energy enhancer and metabolic synergist money can buy! For best results take 4 capsules of Dymetadrine Xtreme on an empty stomach, 30 minutes to 1 hour before training to experience more energy, strength, stamina, and mental focus. Dymetadrine Xtreme is also a potent metabolic support substrate designed to enhance thermogenic fat metabolism. For best fat burning effect take 2 capsules 3 times daily. 

How does Dymetadrine Xtreme burn body fat?

The components within Dymetadrine Xtreme are shown in research to work synergistically to stimulate the beta-receptors within cells, particularly the beta-3 receptor.1This receptor is directly involved in lipolysis (fat mobilization) and thermogenic (fat burning) metabolic pathways.2,3 By specifically targeting the cell's beta-3 receptors Dymetadrine Xtreme helps to accelerate the metabolism and the removal of unwanted body fat stores.

Thermogenesis is simply an increase in metabolic rate, which in turn triggers heat production within the body. Although science still does not completely understand the entire fat loss process, promoting thermogenesis is thought to be a key factor.4 The components within Dymetadrine Xtreme are shown in clinical research to stimulate the metabolism, promote thermogenesis and effective weight loss.5,6 

Diets that are high in protein and unprocessed carbohydrates and low in fat are shown to be most effective for fat loss. Frequent meals and exercise are also shown to boost metabolism. Therefore the most effective strategy for body fat loss is to workout regularly, use Dymetadrine Xtreme in combination with small, frequent meals that are rich in protein, high in natural fibre and low in fat . Not only does Dymetadrine Xtreme burn body fat, it helps preserves lean muscle, a key factor for permanent fat loss. With Dymetadrine Xtreme you'll lose fat and gain muscle.

Is Dymetadrine Xtreme safe?

Dymetadrine Xtreme is a natural, herbal based formulation, no harmful drugs or synthetic chemicals are used in this product. The components within Dymetadrine Xtreme have been shown in clinical research to be safe and effective for weight loss and free of unwanted side effects.1,4,5,6

Is there anything else I can do to enhance Dymetadrine Xtreme's effects? 
If you are using Dymetadrine to build muscle, lose weight or reduce body fat, a structured, calorie controlled diet and exercise program is essential. 

Unsure of exactly what to eat and how to exercise to reshape your body? AST Sports Science can provide you with a fully individualized, nutrition plan in seconds, and the world's most effective, science-based training program avalible, and they're totally free to everyone! Simply log on to our US web site www.ast-ss.com click on "Nutrition Calculator" (located on the front page) and within seconds a precise, fully customized eating approach of exactly how much fat, protein and carbohydrates you need to consume every day is laid out for you. 

Unsure of the nutrient content of your current diet? Click on "Food Data Base" type in a food and find out exactly how much protein, fat and kilojoules it contains. Want the ultimate training program that builds muscle, sheds fat and reshapes your body? Click on "Max-OT" and the most comprehensive training program ever designed is at your fingertips. Want the latest, cutting edge information on nutrition for sports performance, or do you have a question without an answer? AST Sports Science has a panel of world experts that's there to help you, 24hrs a day, 7 days a week and remember it's all totally free! 


References
1. Hedrei P, Gougeon R. Thermogenic effect of beta-sympathicomimetic compounds extracted from citrus aurantium in humans. McGill Nutrition and Food Science Centre. Faculty of Medicine McGill University, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal Canada. 1997.

2. Walston J, Silver K, Bogardus C et al. Time of onset of NIDDM and genetic variation in the beta-3 andrenergic receptor gene. New England Journal of Medicine 333: 343-347, 1995. 

3. Hoffstedt J, Wahrenberg H, Thorne A, et al. The metabolic syndrome is related to beta-3 adrenoceptor sensitivity in visceral adipose tissue. Diabetiologia 39:838-844, 1996. 

4. Astrup A. The sympathetic nervous system as a target for intervention in obesity. International Journal of Obesity 7:s24-28, 1995.

5. Colker CM, Kalman DS, Torina GC, et al. Effects of citrus aurantium extract, caffeine and St. John's wort on bodyfat loss, lipid levels and mood states in overweight healthy adults. Current Therapeutic Research Vol 60:3;145-151, 1999.

6. Pathak B, Gougeon R. Thermic effect of citrus aurantium in obese subjects. McGill Nutrition and Food Science Centre. Faculty of Medicine McGill University, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal Canada. 1997.

Dymetadrin Xtreme
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$89:95

Battle For The Olympia 2001

The most awesome, massive and freaky physiques walking the planet earth show how their world's collide preparing for the 2001 Mr. Olympia title in Las Vegas. Witness the top bodybuilders in world preparing for the Mr Olympia in the final weeks of preparation.
The 2001 version has NO Ronnie Coleman. But, it's got Dexter Jackson (Shoulders+Arms), Claude Groulx (Back+Shoulders), Darrem Charles (Shoulders), Orville Burke (Chest), King Kamali (Back), Craig Titus (Shoulders), Shawn Ray (Chest), Melvin Anthony (Back), Chris Cormier (Chest), Tom Prince(Shoulders), Dennis James (Shoulders), Kevin Levrone (Pose Only), J.D. Dawodu (Biceps) and awesome look Jay Cutler (Shoulders+Triceps). Regarding Jay, it's an incredible look!! I mean amazing!! 
Also includes : "In the room" "Backstage Actions" and more.

Battle For The Olympia 2001
120 mins
$55:00 Postage Inc in Australia
To order call 08 8373 0735

Vyo-Tech presents:
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Most Powerful Form Of Testosterone Now Available!

Know anybody (besides a spokesperson for a supplement) that’s gained any muscle using testosterone based pro-hormones? Didn’t think so!

But listen! There’s now a better way to raise your testosterone levels and you’ll do it naturally! And what’s more, when you take Vio-Dim you increase the most powerful form of testosterone.

Please listen! The most powerful type of testosterone in your body is called free testosterone. Free testosterone is "test" that is not bound by Sex Hormone Binding Globulen.

SHBG is a protein that binds to over 90% of all testosterone you produce. That’s right! Less than 10% of your natural test is working to build muscle. So instead of always trying to take more synthetic test, doesn’t it make more sense to "free-up" more of your own.

Well, now you can, thanks to Vio-Dim an all new anabolic compound that blocks Sex Hormone Binding Globulen . . . thus liberating more of your own natural test.

Now There’s No Need To Take Synthetic Testosterone Again . . .
Because Your Body Already Makes The Most Powerful Form Ever Discovered!

Then why doesn’t everybody look like Mr. America?" Good question! And you’ll find out once you read this eye-opening special report that reveals how you can tap into your own testosterone gold mine that’s been lying dormant in your body for years . . . the same testosterone gold mine a bull uses. Yes, a beastly muscular BULL I know you’re very excited about discovering how to finally unlock your natural testosterone gold mine . . . but first, it’s very important that you listen to this little "introductory story" because it will set the stage for the incredible revelation you’re about to be enlightened upon.

In 1905 a preacher named Russell Conwell wrote a book called Acres of Diamonds. It was a "business success" type of book, and its central theme was, you don’t need to move to another country, or state, or town for a business opportunity to "find you" because plenty of them are already in your own mind! A new invention! A better mousetrap! A timely innovation . . . can all make you extremely wealthy!

It’s obvious the vast majority of body-builders have never read this book! Because if they had . . . maybe a spark of genius would have "illuminated them" into looking inside their bodies for the most powerful muscle building compound known . . their very own, naturally produced testosterone.

Instead, 99% of body-builders look for an "andro this" or "nor-andro that"! And if they’re a little on the dangerous side, maybe a little test/cyp or an amp or two of Sustanon 250 to jack up their test levels.

Make no mistake! These compounds do work! But, they are far from safe because they will shut down your nuts if you stay on them too long. Yeah, you’ll look good . . . until you take off your jock! Wouldn’t a better option be to produce more of the most powerful form of testosterone known, a kind of testosterone every body has lying dormant in their system!

It’s Your Best Choice To Get Huge!
Unfortunately though, it’s all "bound up",and unusable due to a hormone that restricts its flow!

That’s right! There is a hormone called Sex Hormone Binding Globulin that restricts 90% of your testosterone from doing the things it likes to do. Things like cause unbelievable nitrogen retention, and protein synthesis . . . in other words . . . build a ton of muscle!

Now, why do you think a bull is so huge and muscular! (They’ve got traps that make Dorian’s look like he’s never done a shrug!) They’re so huge and muscular because nearly 90% of their testosterone is free, and not bound by Sex Hormone Binding Globulin . . . the exact opposite of humans! But get this . . . they produce about the same amount every day as "us", around 7 – 10 mgs.

So you see, the real secret to jacking your test levels is to "free it up". And when you do this, look out, because you’ll be "freeing up" your own, DNA specific testosterone. Testosterone that is genetically programmed to respond specifically to your androgen receptors.

Bulls don’t "juice" . . . because the best juice "is already in em"... just like it’s already in you!

So, what’s the secret to freeing up your own juice? Simple. All you’ve got to do is block Sex Hormone Binding Globulin from attaching to the androgen receptor site. Do this, and bingo . . . your test is "freed up," lots of it!

Announcing the most effective test-osterone-freeing agent available without a script, "Vyo-Dim".

Vyo-Dim’s active ingredient is called di-indolymethane, a phytochemical (plant chemical) that effectively blocks SHBG from attaching to the androgen receptor by first attaching to it. With no place "to land", SHBG can no longer "bind testosterone." Isn’t this a lot better way to elevate the most powerful muscle building hormone known?

Forget the shots, sublinguals, sprays, and pills and rub-ons because the bull's already inside you... just waiting to come .. out..raging!

All you have to do is unlock the "testosterone gate" with Vyo-Dim!.

And here’s another huge benefit of Vyo-Dim. Vyo-Dim also has very, very powerful anti-estrogenic properties because di-indolymethane also blocks the estrogen molecule from occupying its cell site! This is very similar to the action of famous anti-estrogenic drugs like Novladex and Clamid!

So not only will lots of testosterone free-up, none of it will convert to estrogen. This is a major, major problem with prohormones and synthetic testosterone. Bitch tits are even more embarrassing than being caught wearing your girlfriend’s underwear . . . and thousands of guys risk this shame just for a little muscle!

C’mon, do it the smart, safe . . . but extremely effective way! Be a bull, not a heifer. Vyo-Dim really is the best way to go when you need to jack-up your testosterone levels . . . take it from one of the most dangerous and muscular beasts in the world!  

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Most protein sales people prefer to quote their proteins "crude" statistics, such as the protein percentage per weight of product. This steers the consumer away from considering the critical advantage implicit to low molecular weight whey protein factions. The unusually low molecular weight of its various whey protein factions makes Bronx All American Whey superior with regard to;

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 WHAT'S THE GOSS?

Gossip is sourced from various sites such as muscletime.com, getbig.com, nuclearnutrition.com, ironmagazine.com 

Night Of The Champions 18th May 2002

1. Markus Ruhl
2. Bob Cicherillo
3. Paco Bautista
4. Darrem Charles
5. Craig Titus
6. Paul Dillett
7.Tom Prince
8.Melvin Anthony
9.J.D. Dawodu
10.Gustavo Badell

By awarding Markus Rhul the 1st place trophy, the IFBB has finally put the boot into pro bodybuilding. Rhul has one of the ugliest physiques around. No wonder pro bodybuilding is struggling when physiques like Rhul's are awarded first place. Bodybuilding judges determine the future of of the sport. By choosing Rhul, the judges send a message to all the other pro's that to win a show you must look like him . Rhul's distorted physique as the benchmark.... I hope not.

1st Marcus Rhul (L) 2nd Bob Chicherillo

Paco Bautista 3rd

Top 3 Paco, Marcus, Bob

Toronto Pro Classic May 25th 2002

An absolute sensation took place on Saturday May 25th when 2001 NPC Nationals Super Heavyweight winner Art Atwood won the Toronto Pro International! This is the first time that I can remember an Amateur winning their first pro show. Atwood presented a physique that strongly resembles Jay Cutler. It will be interesting when these two compete together.

1. Art Atwood
2. Markus Ruhl 
3. Gustavo Badell 
4. Darrem Charles
5. Bob Weatherill 
6. Paco Bautista 
7. Mustafa Mohammad
8. Jeff Long 
9. George Farah 
10.Mike Morris

Art Atwood

Australia's Christine Enval was 3rd in the Heavyweights 
At the Women's Southwest Pro Show

Imagine the greatest bodybuilding show of all, Sergio Oliva, Dorian Yates, Arnold Schwartzenegger, and Ronnie Coleman. Who do you reckon would win?

Who would win the greatest show on earth?

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