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I am posting this article which is from the testosterone mag site. I like it because it addresses the one thing that skinny bastards are kidding themselves over.... they THINK they eat alot but they don't. They'll probably struggle to get over 2000 calories per day...
Read and enjoy:

The Skinny Bastard Diet
An eating program for those who "can't gain weight"
by Cy Willson
Skinny Guys Piss Me Off
I've met a wide variety of people through my bodybuilding endeavours. However, I'd have to say my least favourite type of person has been the "skinny guy." You know exactly who I'm referring to. Yeah, that's right, the same bag 'o bones that comes up to you in the gym and says, "Hey, dude, how'd ya get so big? I eat and eat and I can never gain weight!" 

I don't have anything against them personally, but I do hate the fact that they can't put on muscle mass. Why do these individuals fail to add lean body mass even after several years of training? They must have a really fast metabolism, beyond that of human comprehension. (Not likely.) Or maybe they're simply lying their asses off when they tell you that they "eat all the time but still can't gain weight." 
Over the years, I've formed my own hypothesis as to why these guys can't gain weight. I've also been able to correct these individuals' problems by applying this hypothesis and correcting what's wrong. The end result is that the skinny bastard I'm helping is able to gain an appreciable amount of lean body mass. This, to me at least, indicates that my hypothesis has proven to be correct in the vast majority of the cases. 
So what are the reasons why these people can't gain mass? Well, yes, they do typically have a higher metabolic rate than the average person. However, it's not to the degree where they can't gain weight on a 4,000 calorie diet. The other part of the equation is that they simply can't eat enough food. Sure, they try, but their appetites can only extend so far. Now this is frustrating to me, as I can easily eat a large amount of calories. However, I realize there are less fortunate individuals out there. 
So what about these guys who claim they eat and eat but still can't gain weight? In most cases, if you follow these guys around and log their caloric intake, it's usually not more than 2,000 calories at best, sometimes being only 1,500 or even less! So are they intentionally lying to us? No, in fact most believe they're truly eating a large amount of calories. The problem is that not everyone is as educated as we T-men. They don't know how many calories are in that cheeseburger, chicken breast, or can of tuna. So instead, they rely on their degree of satiety or feeling of fullness to judge how much they're eating. Not a good idea. 

For example, one guy may not eat anything until noon because he "just doesn't feel hungry in the morning." Sure, he eats a high-calorie food at lunch like a cheeseburger and some fries along with some type of candy; however, that may only equate to around 1200 calories or so. Now he's "full" until 6 o'clock that night when he discovers he's "starving", so he decides to eat some cookies and ice cream or something of that nature. Let's say he ingests 800 calories worth before he's full. Well, that's still only 2000 calories for the day. 

If you're like me, you want to slap the shit out of these guys who eat like this and then complain that they "can't gain weight!" You want to grab them and say, "Look, Slim, I want you to eat 600 calories per meal, six to eight times per day, with an appropriate amount of protein, carbohydrate, and fat in each meal and I don't care if you're full or not; you're doing it or I'm going to shove it down your throat!" However, you have to remember that these people truly don't understand that they may need to eat, even when they're not hungry! 

They don't realize that bodybuilding requires that you do many things that involve discipline. We don't always "feel" like lifting or doing cardio or eating nothing but bland food for weeks upon weeks in order to reduce adipose tissue. But you know what? We do it! Well, I apply the same principle to eating food. You may not always "feel" like eating, but you do it because in the end, it produces the results you desire.
So is that it? Is my secret to getting these skinny guys to put on mass as simple as a ten minute speech? Boy, do I wish. No, this never works. I do give them "the speech," but the next step is the main part of the equation. This next step is a diet or a way of eating designed just for genetically cursed skinny bastards. 

I'm going to fill you guys in on the best ways to eat while minimizing the feeling of being full. In the end, this allows you to ingest a large amount of calories without feeling so full you want to puke. As a side benefit, these foods aren't the typical foods that we bodybuilders eat and most are quite enjoyable!

Hunger and Satiety
Before we delve into the eating plan, I should share with you a little background on the topics of hunger and satiety. While there are many mechanisms behind these two "feelings," we can use some evidence to solidify at least a few key ideas. The first thing involved is the peptide cholecystokinin, or CCK. This peptide is able to induce a state of satiety. (1,2,3) When you ingest food, this peptide is typically released and causes a feeling of fullness. 

The hormone insulin can also affect your level of hunger by causing hypoglycemia. While in this hypoglycemic state, your blood glucose is low and you become rather hungry. In this sense it accomplishes this effect (making you hungry) indirectly. (4,5) I should also note that in a hyperinsulinemic state, insulin has been shown to increase hunger irrespective of glucose levels. (6,7)

Serotonin, the neurotransmitter, also plays a rather significant role in appetite. When you ingest a food that's high in carbohydrates, your body naturally releases insulin. Insulin reduces levels of certain amino acids that compete with L-tryptophan (the precursor to serotonin) for transport across the blood-brain barrier. This increase in serotonin in your brain allows for a state of satiety. (8,9) 

It's for this very reason that certain bodybuilders use the drug Periactin (cyproheptadine), which acts as a serotonin antagonist, therefore increasing hunger. The bad thing is that it also acts as an antihistamine, which can make you very sleepy. You could also try THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, but I think we all know that isn't the greatest idea, especially if you plan on using it every day! 
So what does all of this mean? Well, it looks as if we need to stimulate insulin release to a large degree. Not only will this lead to an eventual increase in appetite, but you should remember that insulin has superior anabolic action as well. So the next question is, how can we accomplish this large release of insulin and the resultant increase in appetite? Well, read on skinny T-bro because that's what I'm going to explain next.

Foods for Skinny Bastards
Since our main goal is to essentially consume as many calories as possible while also increasing insulin release and causing the least amount of satiety, you should consider the following: First, we should consider the GI or glycemic index of foods. Now, in most cases, a food with a low GI will produce a feeling of fullness. However, this isn't what you scrawny guys want. In fact, you want the very opposite, hence the idea of consuming foods with a high GI in order to induce hunger. 
Now, this may work to a fairly good degree, however, what's even more important is the SI or Satiety Index of a food.(10,11,12) The higher the number, the more filling the food is. In most cases, the GI and SI correlate fairly well. Even so, there are exceptions, so instead of guessing I'm just going to list a few of the characteristics that each index shares in terms of inducing or reducing hunger. For the most part, the key determinants are protein, fiber, and water content, along with the sheer volume and texture of the food. (13-17) So the more protein, fat, fiber, and water, and the firmer the food is, the more likely it is to have both a low GI and high SI rating. 

This is the opposite of what skinny guys want. Remember, we want to be as hungry as possible. So what foods should we eat? Simple. We want foods that don't contain much fiber, fat, or water (this means excluding vegetables and fruits), and those foods that are soft in texture. Now I'm sure you noticed the protein aspect and, no, I'm not telling you to reduce your intake of protein. I'll explain this in a little bit, but for now I'm going to list some food sources that fit our guidelines. 

This list is your source for carbohydrates. This will, of course, be the main determinant of your hunger level via insulin release. What we're mainly trying to do here is duplicate the same pattern of eating that obese people follow! Basically, we want to cause a large release of insulin via carbohydrate ingestion, but one that will digest quickly.

This same process will cause a rise in serotonin and will cause you to feel full and a little sluggish. However, because the rise was so rapid and short-lived, your serotonin levels will once again come crashing down, along with blood glucose, causing you to become hungry once again. 

Carb Choices: Fat Free or Near Fat-Free Foods
Fat free cookies
Pretzels
Breads
Pasta
Candy
Glucose or Dextrose
(Essentially any fat free food with little or no fiber)

Protein
Now on to the issue of protein. According to what I told you earlier, protein may not be exactly what we want when trying to induce hunger, so we shouldn't eat it, right? Wrong! 

In this case, you might want to cut back on proteins like casein and instead emphasize whey. Why? Well, there's a lag in gastric emptying with casein, whereas with whey this isn't so much of a factor. The best in this regard would be whey hydrolysate. (18) (Keep in mind that casein or a casein/whey blend is ideal for most bodybuilders, but we're talking about skinny bastards here, so it's a whole 'nother ballgame!) I still advocate the use of casein before bed and I'm not saying that you shouldn't consume it at all, but whey is preferable in this instance. 

As for sources of protein, I'd like you to use powders as much as possible. Any whole-food protein will produce too much satiety. So a casein/whey blend or a plain whey protein product will work fine. However, I want you to change one thing for me. Instead of using the recommended amount of water to dilute the powder, use only three to four ounces. In other words, cut the label recommendations for liquid use by at least half. This will basically make a pudding type of mix that you'll eat with a spoon. 

What's this for? Well, as I stated earlier, the volume of a food (which includes the volume of water in a protein drink) can have a significant effect on satiety. So, by using less water you won't become as full. If you must absolutely consume some solid protein source, then eat it as your last meal before bed. 

Fat
Now, I know I told you that you need to consume as little fat as possibly, but you do need at least some fat in order to keep insulin sensitivity and Testosterone at decent levels. Even so, you won't be going over 10% in terms of your overall calorie intake. 
Now, what type of fat should you be consuming? Well, for the most part, I'd prefer if you only took in monounsaturated (peanut oil, olive oil, etc.) and polyunsaturated (omega-3) fats (like those found in fatty fish). The reason for monounsaturated fat consumption is simple. Out of all the fats, it causes the least satiety. In other words, you can eat a good amount and not get very full. (19) 

The reason for including omega-3 polyunsaturates is because of their ability to limit fat accumulation, increase insulin sensitivity in muscle tissue, and even decrease insulin sensitivity in adipose tissue. (20-29) I'd prefer that you consumed the majority of these fat calories at your last nightly meal or your first meal of the day, preferably the former. And as I'll explain in more detail below, about half of your fat intake should come from fish oil capsules. 

Herbs
Although I'm not going to actually recommend the use of these herbs for those just starting this program, you can try them if the diet doesn't work for you or you're still having problems with feeling too full. (I haven't seen anyone for whom this plan hasn't worked, but I'm sure there are bound to be some exceptions.) 
These herbs either have insulin-like properties or actually increase insulin release which can cause hypoglycemia and thus increase appetite: 
1) Trigonella foenum-graecum or fenugreek — This has been shown to increase hunger in some people. (30)
2) Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon)
3) Gymnema sylvestre
4) Mangifera indica. 
Again, I'd prefer that you not use these until you've tried the diet by itself first. (31-35)

Uh, so what do I eat, like, exactly? 
Here are some sample meal combinations: 
Protein powder mixed with half the normal water content
Fat free cookies
Protein powder mixed with half the normal water content
Fat free pretzels or white bread
Protein powder mixed with half the normal water content
Some type of candy (licorice, gummy bears, whatever you want)
Note that you can also use skim milk in your protein drinks instead of water. This will add extra calories and it elicits a high release of insulin. It does break our casein restriction a bit, but it's not that big of a deal. Don't sweat it. Drink your skimmed moo juice and use half the regular amount when making protein shakes with it. 
As far as when to consume your food, I won't give a specific time. Eating more often will generally lead to better satiety, but this isn't what we want. On the other hand, I don't want you to go any longer than three to four hours in between meals. 

How much am I supposed to eat, big guy? 
As far as caloric intake, we're going to go rather high. Let's say our guy weighs 150 pounds. I'll keep it simple; I'd like you to multiply your bodyweight by 25. In the case of our 150 pound friend, we get 3750 calories per day. 

Now I also want you to consume four grams of carbs per pound of body weight. So, this skinny bastard will be consuming 600 grams of carbs per day. As for protein intake, he'll be consuming 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight, which will put him at 225 grams per day. 

For fat calories, he'll be getting in around 40 grams per day (rounded). Now remember, these fat calories for the most part should be consumed at your last meal of the day. Twenty of these fat grams will be from fish oil. The other twenty should be primarily from monounsaturated fat. Pistachios are rather rich in monounsaturated fat and would make a decent choice. 

So, our guy's overall calorie intake will be 3760 for the day. Our macronutrient ratios break down to 64% carbohydrates, 27% protein, and around 10% for fat calories. Essentially, all we're doing is multiplying our bodyweight by 25, then multiplying our bodyweight by four for carbohydrate intake, 1.5 for protein intake, and simply filling in the rest of the calories with fat, half of which will come from fish oil caps. 

Now, I want you to eat around five to six times per day. By breaking these numbers up on a per meal basis, our 150 pound guy will get the following in each meal: 
Protein — 38-45 grams
Carbs — 100-120 grams
Fat — You have the option of splitting your fat intake in half, consuming half at your last meal and half at your first, but I'd prefer it be consumed mostly in your last meal. 

Now, if there's a gram of fat or two in your regular meals, don't sweat it. Also, don't forget to include the protein and carbohydrate calories that you ingest from Biotest Surge, if you choose to use it. Two servings of Surge, one before and one after training, figure fairly well in your plan and basically count as one meal.

You'll probably be swallowing around sixteen fish oil capsules, provided you're using a good brand like Twinlab's Max EPA. You'll then consume the other twenty grams of fat from a source rich in monounsaturated fat. 

Another thing I'd like you to remember is not to worry about going over your total calorie intake. Don't go extremely overboard, but don't worry if you go over by a few hundred calories. After all, we're trying to grow right?!


What do I do once I'm not a skinny bastard anymore? 
Okay, so now you've gained an appreciable amount of weight and you're to the point where you're satisfied. You've probably gained just a tad bit of adipose tissue, but don't worry, it's no big deal. You have a few options. You can start using MD6, which contains 5-HTP (which will increase serotonin levels) and thus will reduce hunger or cravings for carbs. 

You can also alter your eating pattern. You can substitute a few or all of your meals with foods that produce satiety, in other words, the opposite of what we were trying to accomplish earlier. Eat foods high in fiber, water content/volume, solid protein sources, lots of casein, and foods that are hard in texture. Also, you may want to eat more often as this has been shown to decrease appetite. (36,37)

A Final Note
If you're a skinny bastard I want you to give this diet a sincere try and see how you like it. I know you'll love the aspect of being able to essentially eat "junk food" or foods that bodybuilders don't normally eat, with the exception of some gifted and drug assisted pros. I promise you this will work; you just have to stick to it. 

Remember that you need to eat these meals in a consistent pattern. In terms of ease, this is probably the easiest diet ever. 

This sort of goes without saying since you're reading T-mag, but make sure you're using a good weight training program while on this diet. This diet done without hard weight training will turn you into a fat bastard instead of a buff bastard, no matter how fast your metabolism. 

I also want you to remember that this is essentially a "bulking" diet and is especially geared for those having trouble putting on weight and those that have a history of thinness. This doesn't mean that it excludes other people, but if you're at 15% bodyfat, I don't want you to start using this program! You should start this program at a relatively low bodyfat percentage, at least below 10%. Once you go above 15-18% then it's time to change things up a bit. 

Give this a try and let us know how you do. I'm sure you'll love it. And if you succeed, we'll even stop calling you a skinny bastard. 

Rules of Sweatiquette-How To Hit The Gym Without Giving People The S@#%s

Do;
Keep you DNA to yourself: Use a towel big enough to cover the area in contact with the bench or machine. If you sweat the Pacific Ocean, use a beach towel - not a hankie the size of Kylie's undies.

Park only in designated areas: Don't lie on the floor under people who are lifting free weights. Don't skip next to the punching bags. Don't use benches/machines as towel racks or do biceps curls in the squat rack. And keep those frigging gym balls out of the weights area.

Save it for Church: No pleading to God towards the end of your set, inviting Jesus to give you one more etc.

Blitz that BO: There's a difference between being clean and hiding stench. Some people think if they wear their street clothes for 12 hours, then their gym clothes are good for 12 one hour sessions. You're wrong. And you stink!

Plug your arse trumpet: So you've deoderised and popped some minty fresh gum? Grand. But what about those brown clouds emanating from your arse? Up your protein intake and you'll also increase your reek. Heavy lifting tends to de-gas you, too, but charcoal tablets help. If you do let rip, be a man and claim it as your own.

Give way: Look at what other people are doing and stay out of the way - especially of the guy tackling 200kg squats. And never, ever position yourself between the mirror and someone working out. It's as bad as pashing their girlfriend in front of them.

Leave the big guys alone: They probably got that big by concentrating on their training and not answering dumb questions between sets. Especially about steroids. Remember, using steroids is like masterbation - everyone might know you do it, but you still don't talk about it. 

Leave your mobile in a locker/car/home: Only dickheads keep dibs on the machine they're using while they're taking a call.

Remember you have mirrors at home: There's no need to pick pimples or stray nostril hairs here.

Unload the weights evenly: Pull the weights evenly off the bar after benches or a simultaneous foot and forehead injury may result. Not too mention comments like "dickhead" or "loser" from the rest of the trainers.

Don't;
Swear like a super trooper: Offensive language doesn't just cover cursing. Comments like, "You're training like a f-king woman!" won't make you any mates or score you any babes. And screaming "f-k!" is only acceptable if you drop a dumbbell on your toe.

Hang around like stalker: If you're waiting for a pieve of equipment, give the person still using it enough space to finish the workout. Don't stand there eyeballing him, let him finish in peace. Use the decorum you'd display at an ATM or urinal.

Offer crap advice: Who cares if you have a PHD in physical training? That person may have only 40 minutes to train or work with a specialized training program for the obscure sport of Mongolian goat boxing. You don't know, so but out.

Act like an Australian Idol: No singing with head phones on, no singing along to the aerobics tape, no singing to the music videos. This isn't a karaoke bar.

Huff and puff like you're in a porno: Train hard and you'll breathe hard, but there's no need to wail like a bull with an intestinal disorder.

Interrupt people mid set: Got a question or comment? Wait until the persons finished the set, then ask questions with yes/no answers, pick up your water bottle and have a long drink of shut-the-hell-up.

Embarrass yourself: Don't try to lift a weight unless you're dead sure you can lift 90% of it properly by yourself without crying.

Leave the weights on the bar/machine: Finished a set of 500kg leg presses? Don't walk off and leave the 55kg chick to unload the 25 plates you lazy bastard.

Train in groups of 4 or more: Nothing worse 4 people tying up a piece of equipment for an hour.

Nitric Oxide Products
The hottest supplement in the States at the moment is Nitric Oxide Stimulators. Those of you surf the net or buy US magazines would be familiar with these products.
Nitric Oxide (NO) is designed to create an anabolic environment in your body by increasing blood flow to working muscles (hemodilation) to promote muscle growth, increase strength, speed muscle recovery and sustaining long lasting muscular blood flow. 
Most of these Nitric Oxide products contain a compound called L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AKG) to boost Nitric Oxide levels in skeletal muscle. Nitric oxide is the muscle's "cell-signaling" molecule responsible for blood flow (hemodilation), oxygen delivery, glucose uptake, muscle velocity, power output, and muscle growth.
The fact that nitric oxide increases blood flow should make it of interest to bodybuilders, as increased blood flow will serve to deliver more nutrients to muscles, thus helping muscles become larger when subject to stress (users report mind blowing pumps). The fact that Nitric Oxide acts to reduce inflammation should also make it of interest to bodybuilders as it has the potential to reduce the pain associated with subjecting muscles to extreme stress.
The good news is that Australian Muscle will once again set the trend and be the first to stock NO products. By the time you read this newsletter we should have at least two NO products in stock. I am keen to try the product myself and will have a report in next months issue.

The ageless Kym Johncock. Kym won the Over 50 Masters at the NABBA Worlds on the Gold Coast.

With 10 weeks to go until competition day, my preparation is now really intensifying. I am doing cardio just about every day now and no doubt will be doing it twice a day as the show nears.
This year Trent from Shape Up suggested I do high intensity cardio to increase the metabolism. I knew of high intensity but had never given it a try because frankly, it looked too hard.
My cardio workout lasts only 20 minutes, but I'm telling you.....it's hard work. I do my cardio on a stationary bike but it can be done on a treadmill, outside, or even on a road bike. Start off with a 2.5 minutes steady cycle, then sprint as hard as you can for 30 seconds, followed by a 2 minutes steady, then sprint again for 30 seconds and so on. In a 20 minute workout you should get 7 sprints in. Three minutes in and I'm sweating like a pig! When I finish my legs are pumped just like from a squat workout.
It takes over an hour before my heart rate is back down to normal and I've stopped sweating.
Not only that, my calves are getting harder and harder, and my quad detail sharper. The best thing is that your cardio workout lasts only 20 minutes. Be warned though, it's hard work. By your third sprint your breathing barely recovers before you have to go again.
High intensity training has also been shown to cause a massive release of growth hormone.

What about the diet? We had a bit of a hiccup a couple of weeks ago where I was not shifting much weight but with a few tweaks from Trent we are back on track again. My weight is now in the very low 80's and bodyfat around the 15% mark. I have only lost about 4kgs but have dropped over 2 inches off the waste. The top row of my abs are once again visible after almost 2 years.

DO YOU KNOW...?
Difference between butter and margarine?
Both have the same amount of calories. Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams compared to 5 grams.
Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of butter according to a recent Harvard Medical Study.
Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods. Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few only because they are added! Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the flavours of other foods. Butter has been around for centuries where margarine has been around for less than 100 years.

Now for Margarine...
Very high in Trans Fatty Acids... triple risk of Coronary Heart Disease...Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol), lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol)....Increases the risk of cancers by up to five fold...Lowers quality of breast milk... Decreases immune response...Decreases insulin response.
And here is the most disturbing fact....
Margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC...This fact alone was enough to have me avoiding margarine for life, and anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is added, changing the molecular structure of the substance).

YOU can try this yourself: purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or shaded area. Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things: no flies will go near it (that should tell you something)... It does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional value, nothing will grow on it even those teeny weeny microorganisms will not a find a home to grow.
Why? Because it is nearly plastic.

Ed's Note: I found this on the net and am not sure how reliable it is, but it's interesting reading. Coincidentally it's on a lot of dairy sites.

Think About It.
Realize There's No Best Way!
There really isn't, so stop looking for it. There are various ways that can and do work. It's more the behaviors behind the way you choose that determine success. 
Great bodies have been built using everything from GVT to EDT to HST to HIT. People have lost weight using everything from low-carb to high-carb to high protein. Ever wonder why that is? It's because 
1) There's no best way, and 
2) it's the behaviors behind the methods that primarily determine success.

Saturday July 31st
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When blended these herbs aid in increasing nitrogen retention and protein synthesis.

Ronnie Coleman - The Cost of Redemption

The DVD from Video Master Mits Okabe we all have been waiting for is out now! Ronnie Coleman - The Cost of Redemption! It was taped in August 2003 and shows Ronnie`s workouts for the 2003 Olympia! (And we sure all remember that Ronnie shocked the BB world last October!) So how did Ronnie do it? He competed about 40 lbs heavier than in 2002 and was just as hard! 
On the 3 + hour DVD you will find lot of footage of Ronnie having his meals, Ronnie and his cars (Ronnie in the HUMMER.......Unbelievable......) and some very funny bonus footage! (Ronnie & his nails!!!!! - MUST SEE!). Sean and I were gobsmacked by some the gym footage. Watching Ronnie do 800lb squata and 500lbs benches is pretty inspirational. One of the funniest scenes is watching him make breakfast.....1 litre of eggs whites and a kilo of oats all mixed together - yum.

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It's actually a 2-DVd set, and the total running time is a whopping 4 hours and 37 minutes.
You see Jay doing his total Mr. Olympia workout: Day 1 - Chest; Day 2 Part 1 - Legs; Day 2 Part 2 Arms & Calves; Day 3 Shoulders & Traps; Day 4 Back & Calves. And then there are the interviews. At the end of it all, you really feel you know Jay Cutler the world famous bodybuilder, as well as Jay Cutler the man.

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Other DVD's now available are;

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Ultimate Thermogenic Fuel is another revolutionary liquid product from Gen-Tec Nutrition designed and formulated to increase energy levels and stimulate fat loss through thermogenesis.
A combination of HCA, Citrus Aurantium (containing new extract META Synephrine), Guarana (equivalent to 200mg of caffeine per serve), Chromium Picolinate and Tyrosine, work together to suppress appetite, stimulate the metabolism and provide a stimulant type effect pre workout/cardio.
Lipotronics L-Carnitine, choline, and inositol is the "old faithful" stack helping shuttle fat into the mitochondria of cells to be burnt as fuel, resulting in LOWER BODY FAT levels.
So try Ultimate Thermogenic Fuel to power through your weights and cardio workouts, and sculpt tighter glutes or a chiseled six pack!

Ultimate Thermogenic Fuel
280ml $54:95

Meta-Cel

This product has had the best feedback I have seen with any product I have sold for a long time. Sean and I are also using it, and we both reckon this is best creatine product we have used....period! I put on 2kg's in 10 days and got stronger in every exercise. The fullness and pump you get in the gym is awesome. Next time you need to get more creatine, give Meta Cel ago. If you're not happy, there is a money back guarantee.

Meta-CEL is a new dietary supplement designed specifically for individuals who are trying to gain lean body mass fast, without adding fat weight. Meta-CEL provides a precise synergistic blend of two revolutionary new complexes-the patent-pending Phosphitol™ and the exclusive Potentin™, shown in recent studies to help promote volumizer transport into muscle cells and increase lean body mass-safely and effectively, without the use of high amounts of sugars and/or carbohydrates, harmful pro-hormones, or pro-steroids.
Potentin and Phosphitol work synergistically within Meta-CEL to enhance two different functions in the body: the highest achievable gut tolerance and increased myocellular (muscle cell) retention of creatine-formulated to promote complete absorption (thereby avoiding any possible intestinal distress) and to enhance whole body creatine retention... all without adding unnecessary sugars or producing insulin spikes, which makes it ideal for "carbo-phobics" or calorie cutters.
First, Phosphitol contains a vital "energy-producing" compound stored in muscle cells. "Supersaturating" the muscles with elements in this revolutionary complex may "open the door" to new muscle growth by activating the muscle cells to respond to increased hydration within cells, which may assist in muscle cell development and gains in lean or fat-free mass.
Next, Potentin contains critical "nutrient-driving" elements, which may increase the activity of existing creatine-specific proteins in muscle cells. Using this compound may help "revolve the door" by potentiating or boosting the effects of Phosphitol and transporting its primary components into the muscle cells, to store them there and promote muscle cell volume.

$79:95

WHAT'S THE GOSS?

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

Muscle Ute
Those of you who have been to the shop recently may have noticed the new Aussie Muscle Falcon Ute. Yes, I have lashed out and bought a 2001 model EA ute. Finished in a striking dark blue duco with green and gold sign writing depicting the flexing kangaroo, it's an eye catcher. I want to see just how eye catching this ute is. If you see the Aussie Muscle ute on the road, call me on 8373 0735, and tell me where you saw it, and you will win a prize. The first person to call me each month wins the prize. Seeing the ute in the shop carpark, in my driveway, or at Limbo Gym, does not count. In the past month the ute has been at Sellicks Beach, Adelaide International Raceway, and in the Adelaide hills, so I do get around.

Speaking of hot cars. If you think your beast deserves recognition, bring it in to Australian Muscle and I'll take a picture of you and your pride and joy and place it on the Aussie Muscle website.

This Months Hot Car.

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Matthew Mohebbi and his 1998 BMW Z3

Another one bites the dust.
You think after all the hype and information flying around the bodybuilding world in regards to Dennis James just recently getting busted for drug possession and Milo Sarcev being investigated along the same regards, the athletes would clean their act up and just concentrate on being pro athletes, not drug dealers! 

That's not the case once again. As a matter of FACT the case is that David Palumbo, 36 years old living in Seaford, New York was indicted for receiving shipments of the counterfeit growth hormone from Bill Young of San Diego, over 200 boxes. It also alleges that Polumbo sent cash payments via Federal Express to San Diego inside the pages of Rx Muscle Magazine, the magazine that he also edited. The indictment lists dates in the year 2002 where Polumbo admits to receiving counterfeit Serostim and then shipping it to others. 

Palumbo was in a New York City Federal court room today (June 17th) and is due back on July 8th. The authorities have released him on bail with the understanding he will surrender himself to the San Diego District Attorney for further proceedings. 

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A recent study found out which days men prefer to have sex.
It was found that men preferred to engage in sexual activity on the days that started with the letter "T".

Examples of those days are as follows:
Tuesday
Thursday
Thanksgiving
Today
Tomorrow
Thaturday
Thunday

Want a free poster of Ronnie? Visit www.muscletime.com and you can download this poster of Ronnie for free. It's a huge A3 size. I placed it on disc and took it to a Copyfax stationer where they printed it out and laminated it for a total of $6:00. Bargain!

Things We Did At Australian Muscle Last Month

1. Watched Simpsons DVD's. I found out that Sean knows the dialogue word for word to every Simpsons episode in series 0ne & two.

2. Went to the Great DVD and record sale. Felt like we got shafted as no one was selling DVD's....Plus we had to pay to get in!!!

3. Stop and stare in awe every time the new Ronnie DVD is playing.

4. Went to the drags.