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No Limit Thinking
Have you ever said, "I don't want to get, you know, too big"? Well, don't worry about it. With that attitude you never will! Not everyone wants to be massive, I understand. Some just want to develop a quality visual appearance in selected muscle groups. I don't know why, but perhaps Dr. Phil does… 
But before you switch off because you may be in the "I only want to look big when I have my shirt off and no one is standing beside me" category, allow me to let you in on a little secret:
Any limiting belief about your desire for size will limit the outcome of whatever you pursue. 
Year's ago I was training with my regular partner doing chest. He was doing a set and I was spotting him when he racked the bar before even closely approaching failure. I asked him what was wrong and why he stopped when he still had plenty of reps in him. His reply was "Why bother, we're not going to get any bigger" Now, I struggled through the rest of the workout with that statement burning into my brain. After the workout I told him that I did not want to train with him any more because his negative aspect to training would affect my goals. This was over 10 years ago, and as far as I know he quit training. I never saw him again.
When I hear statements like "I don't want to get too big," I believe that person is putting the brakes on his/her results before they even get started. In essence, what They're really saying is "I don't believe I can get big, so why not aim lower and not be disappointed?" Don't worry, you are not going to wake up one morning and realise you have gotten "too big". 
What you have to realise is that whether you want to build a little bit of muscle or a lot, the same rules apply.....you have to train bloody hard! I see too many people in the gym every day training with this "I don't want to get too big" attitude who will never get ANY results because they are not applying themselves.
Don't go there. Understand that being massive isn't that scary, and yes, you can do it!
What I'm encouraging you all to consider and accept is your right to get massive if you want. Don't allow limiting beliefs about your potential to smash your results to pieces before you even get started!

Spring Contest Action
Spring is the time of year when all the bodybuilding action hots up. The first show is the NABBA Night Of The Champions. This show is on the 11th of September at the Norwood Concert Hall. Pre Judging is at 10:30am and the night show commences at 7:00pm. Promoters Lorraine and Wayne March have promised a great show which will be a bit different to any other show.

The INBA SA Titles will be held on the 3rd of October at The Norwood Concert Hall also. This will be the biggest bodybuilding show in SA! Over 40 competitors are expected to be onstage to vie for one of the many trips on offer to the Nationals. The Men's Open Class will be a highlight with at least 3 past Australian Title holders competing. Last years Overall winner, Ken Lavanda is coming down from Broken Hill to defend his title and is looming for another showdown with man-giant Paul Wachtel. Five weeks out from the show Paul was a massive 112kg and looked like he just needed to drop a couple of kilos of water. What about two time INBA Mr Australia Joel Ramintas? I know Joel is dieting and does plan to compete as he came in to buy some tan, but he was coy about his plans to compete in SA. Come on Joel, here is your chance to once again prove you are truly one of the great Australian bodybuilders.
Pre Judging is at 10:30am and the Night Show commences at 6:00pm. Tickets are only $20:00 and are available at the door or from Australian Muscle, City Gym Light Square, Intensity Fitness Holden Hill, and Olympic Muscle and Fitness Reynella.

Click on Picture for full Version of the INBA Poster

WHAT'S THE SECRET? By Skip LaCour
Many natural bodybuilders spend the majority of their time looking for the one training, nutrition, or supplementation strategy that will miraculously launch them into a new level of growth.
Let me ask you a question: with so many champion bodybuilders, nutritionists, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, not to mention the Ph.D.s, CSUSs, MDs and other "experts" with fancy letters behind their names, intensely studying this subject, why don't any of them agree on the best bodybuilding strategies?
Believe me, if there were a "magic" solution, someone would have already discovered it by now. 
I have had the privilege of talking with many top drug-free bodybuilders in the world and in Australia. Some of them train very heavily and some rather light. Some do up to 20 sets for each body part while others do as few as four. Some train six days a week and some only three or four. Some diet strictly all year while others start watching what they eat just six weeks before a contest. A few of these athletes use every supplement available while others use none at all. The methods used by these champions are all different, but their mindsets are very similar. 
They have become a drug-free bodybuilding champion because of Their vision, positive outlook, passion, courage, determination, perseverance, and patience – not because they know some magic secrets!

For more great articles, visit www.skiplacour.com 

Did the South Beach Diet contribute to Bill Clinton's heart problems? 
As we have heard, President Bill Clinton had chest pains and shortness of breath, and was found to have a new of blocked arteries. He was told by his doctor's to have immediately bypass surgery (he may have 4 blocked arteries, but they will know better once they started the surgery how many bypasses they will need). 
Did the South Beach Diet contribute to Bill Clinton's heart problems? That is the question that some people want to know? Here is the quote from Dr. John McDougall, regarding that. 
"Your most recent attempt at weight loss, the South Beach Diet, contributed to your present troubles. Steak, chicken, eggs, and Canadian bacon consumed without limitation are bad for your arteries, Bill. Even the author, Arthur Agatston, MD, must know this - after all he, himself, takes statin drugs to lower his cholesterol, and fish oil and aspirin to help reduce his personal risk of a heart attack … Regardless of whether or not you have the surgery, you are going to have to change back to the low-fat, no-cholesterol diet Dr.Ornish taught you several years ago."

This from the South Beach Diet web site;
"The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. Instead, it teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats--the good ones--so you lose weight, lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and get rid of cravings without feeling hungry."
Didn't seem to work for Billy boy.

My Contest Prep.
I will not be competing at the Sept 11th contest. Why? Because I will not be ready. As I write this I have about 4kg's to lose. I am still continuing on and will now focus on the INBA Australian Titles in Melbourne on the 30th of October. This gives me another 8 weeks to lose that 4kgs. At the moment I weight 76kgs and am hovering at around 10-11% bodyfat. By the time I step on stage, I would of been dieting for 6 months. Boy, has that gone fast! I must admit now that I was fat! It's easy for most of us to ignore that huge roll of fat around our guts and justify it with "But I have to eat a lot or I won't get big". I'm eating more food now and I am losing fat. I feel great and am starting to look pretty good as well.

There are a lot of advantages to losing that gut;
- I can now tie my shoe laces without turning it into a 5 rep set.
- My tracky daks don't keep rolling off my belly.
- I can see my old feller.
- I can sit at a desk without starting to pant for breath.
- I have full range of motion on the Leg Press.
- Getting in and out of compact cars is a breeze.
- Veins are a fascination.
- I don't jiggle when I go over speed humps.

Diet stats. In 16 weeks, I have eaten;
- 64kgs of chicken breasts.
- 25kgs of fish
- 120kgs of veggies
- 112 cans of tuna
- 720 eggs 
- I have cycled 1,120 km of which 397km is full on sprinting.
- I have drank 525 litres of water.

Why Aren't I getting Bigger?
Do you;
- Train consistently? (never miss workouts)
- Do you consume protein every 3 hours?
- Do you get a consistent nights sleep?
- Are you getting stronger?
- Do you have a possitive mental attitude?

Saturday September 25th
Ask me for 15% off everything
10:00 AM  til 3:30PM

Can’t make it in? Just call me on the day with your order and pay by credit card, or visit the new Australian Muscle E-Store for convenient on line shopping (details below) and pick your order up later on during the week.

Australian Muscle now offers free bodyfat testing. Just come into the shop with your height in centimetres and I can do a bodyfat test on you using the TANITA bodyfat monitor. The test is non intrusive, quick, and FREE!!

SEPTEMBER SPECIALS

100% Whey 

10lb bag
$150:00

Bodyripped Androbolin

80 Tabs $47:95

200ml $54:95

Pumping Iron DVD
$25:00

Wild Bull L-Glutamine
300g $39:95
500g $59:95
1kg $79:95

N.B. All Prices are in   AUD.

WHAT'S NEW?

Tanita BC-532 Total Innerscan

The next generation in home healthcare, Tanita Body Composition Monitors can be used to provide in-depth information about your body’s composition to help you monitor your diet, health and fitness programme in the long term.

Unique BC-532 Features
Total Body Water %
Visceral Fat Rating
Bone Weight
Basal Metabolic Rate
Metabolsm Age
Muscle Mass
Physique Rating
Athlete Mode
Weight & Body Fat % Recall
Guest Mode

· Visceral Fat Rating – Visceral fat surrounds the internal organs in the stomach/trunk area of your body. High levels of visceral fat increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Monitoring your results can help you adjust your lifestyle to stay in the low risk range.

· Bone Weight – Indicates the weight of bone mineral in the body. The development of muscle tissue has been shown to encourage stronger, healthier bones. It is important to develop and maintain healthy bones through plenty of exercise along with a calcium rich diet.

· Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) – Indicates the number of calories your body burns when at rest. Unlike other methods of calculating BMR, Innerscan Fitness takes the amount of muscle in your body into account, giving a more accurate picture of your dietary requirements. Your BMR will tend to decrease as you get older – you can help prevent this through a regular routine of cardiovascular exercise and increased activity.

· Metabolism Age – Your BMR starts to decrease after the age of 17 and the metabolic age rating indicates what age level your body is currently rated at. Aim to keep young!

· Muscle Mass – Calculates the weight of muscle in your body.

· Physique Rating – Describes your overall physique or body shape by examining the balance between the amounts of body fat and muscle in your body.

· Athlete Mode – For people who do more than 10 hours a week intense exercise and who have a resting heart rate of under 60 beats per minute.


Features
Adult & Child Modes
4 Push button memories
High weight capacity - 150kg / 23st 8lb
Weight increment 100g / 0.2lb
Body Fat increment 0.1%
Weight only function
Healthy Body Fat% Ranges
Toughened safety glass
Battries Included
3 Year Guarantee

Colour: Glass / Silver

$370:00

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.

Ronnie Coleman - The Cost of Redemption 3hr DVD $79:95

Jay Cutler - New, Improved and Beyond.

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.

Jay Cutler - New, Improved and Beyond 2 DVD Set $79:95

Other DVD's now available are;

Optimum Nutrtion 100% Whey

100% Whey Protein is a potent pharmaceutical grade protein supplement. Each serve delivers 22 g of high valued protein and only 1.5g of fat. Each serve has only 2.5g of carbs, making it an excellent choice for individuals on low carb diets. 100% Whey Protein is made from a blend of non denatured proteins with the bulk coming from whey protein isolates. This combination provides high biological value and absorbability while virtually eliminating lactose.

100% whey Protein is an instantised formula that mixes easily with a spoon, and tastes delicious mixed with skim milk or water. For added protein, try mixing one scoop with your oatmeal, yoghurt, muffins, or pancake recipes.

Now available in a massive 10lb bag. 100% Whey is a great tasting easy mixing protein powder.

100% Whey
10lbs $150:00

SYNTRAX NITROUS

Introducing Nitrous, a custom-engineered product that overcomes the downfalls of every other "NO2" product on the market. With it's neutral taste, Nitrous is sold as a powder and can be easily and unnoticeably mixed with your favorite beverage. Because it contains (Di-L-Arginine)-L-Malate Nitrous is by far the most effective supplement of it's kind. Not only is it perfectly bioavailable with it's Ionis delivery system, but the combination of arginine and malic acid (malate) contains a one-two punch that gives it's user unbeatable insulin secretion, muscle pumps, vascularity, and energy production and recovery!
The Arginine makes sense, but why the AKG?
The positive effects of L-Arginine on Nitric Oxide production are well established, but there are no published studies regarding Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate and Nitric Oxide production. There seems to be no synergistic or physiological explanation as to why Arginine AKG would be any more effective than L-Arginine in boosting Nitric Oxide levels. Some industry experts are even of the opinion that one of the chief metabolites of AAKG (L-Glutamine) actually works to inhibit Nitric Oxide synthesis.

Why Nitrous? 
Pumps -Vascularity - Energy - Recovery
Better than Citrulline Malate. 
Mixes well with any beverage. 
Powder Form – 300 grams – 5 grams per serving – 30 day supply (at max dose). 
Better Than Arginine AKG. 

Supplement Facts: 
Serving Size: 1 Scoop 
Servings Per Container: 60 
Amount Per Serving: Nitrous Malate:5g (Di-L-Arginine)-L-Malate 

Syntrax Nitrous
$89:95

Improved Muscle Volumizing System 
Are you one of the misfortunate creatine non-responders? Would you like significantly greater results from your muscle volumizing product? Meet SWOLE! 

SWOLE is designed to work for everyone, radically increasing size and strength while noticeably enhancing recovery and performance. Tired of creatine? SWOLE is better than creatine... it's beyond creatine.

INGREDIENTS THAT WORK! 
The premise behind this latest innovation in muscle volumizing technology is based on the potent anabolic, cell-volumizing effects of a compound called Glycocyamine. This new breakthrough compound has been scientifically shown to increase the body's production and storage of muscle volumizing, high-energy phosphate compounds. SWOLE's concentrated matrix also includes Dimethylglycine for its intense ability to improve oxygen utilization, maintain high energy levels and boost mental acuity. To kick it up a notch, we've incorporated Tricreatine Citrate which is the most bioavailable and soluble form of creatine. Tricreatine Citrate allows for maximum absorption of creatine through a pH-balanced delivery system and does not have the side effects of creatine monohydrate such as stomach bloat and discomfort. Last but not least, while developing SWOLE's state of the art formula, we stumbled upon the truly novel compound Glucuronolactone which is one of the best endurance and energy-producing compounds we've ever seen. In vertebrate studies not only does it dramatically reduce fatigue but it even prevents insulin-stimulated adipose storage. 

Syntrax Innovations is so confident in the result-producing effects of SWOLE that we guarantee you will be absolutely thrilled with both the results and taste. 

Product Highlights 
· Most Potent Muscle Volumizing System! 
· Powerful Fatigue Reducing Glucuronolactone! 
· Results and Flavor Guaranteed! 
· Dramatic Increase In Strength! 
· Increased Muscle Mass! 
· Mind Blowing Pumps! 
· Zero Sugar! 
· GUARANTEED! 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: ~9 grams
Servings Per Container: 60 
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* 
2CM Dicreatine Malate 3 g 
Betapure Betaine Anhydrous 2 g 
Taurine 2 g 
Enduriac Glucuronolactone 1 g 
Glycovol Glycocyamine 500 mg 
Guanipro Guanidinopropionic Acid 500 mg 

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. 

Ingredients: 
Natural and Artificial Flavors, Aspartame, Acesulfame-K, Red Cabbage Extract Powder. 

Recommended Use: 
Take one level scoop in 16 oz. of water twice daily, preferably 8-12 hours apart WITH FOOD. SwoleV.2 can be combined with other Syntrax products for increased athletic performance. 

Warning: 
Use only under the advice of your physician if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, taking prescription medication or have diabetes or another medical condition. Keep out of the reach of children. 

Before beginning any program of weight loss, consult your health care practitioner. These statements have not been evaluted by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 

PHENYLKETONURICS: Contains Phenylalanine. 

585g $89:95 + $8:50 post

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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These pictures are from the Adelaide Auto Salon.

INBA competitor Paul Wachtel 8 weeks out from the INBA SA Titles weighing in at a healthy 112kgs. Looks like Paul is a serious contender for the INBA Mr Australia title after his disappointing 2nd place last year.

Dennis James - 9 weeks out 290lbs.

Alex Federov and Ronnie Coleman at the 2003 Russian Grand Prix. Alex is tipped to do some damage when he does the pro circuit later on in the year. By the way, Ronnie looks slightly..ahem..awesome!

Jay Cutler is featured in this months FHM mag in a no holds barred interview. Check it out it's worth the read.

MUSCLE FREAK
Fanatical Yank body builder Jay Cutler has devoted every waking second of his life to getting buff. It hurts when he walks, he drinks no liquid for three days before a contest and wherever he goes, people snigger behind his back. FHM looks at what it takes to be a body-building champion.