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Z||000000||Pamela||08-03-2000||03:00 PM||||I won't to start taking something to gain a little more muscle and loose body fat.<BR>I have got my diet down, I've been working out for a long time.  I weigh about 124 16% to 18& body fat.  I work out at home, so I do not have access to a gym.  So I need to order something through one of the supplement mag. What could I take to gain some muscle, without water ret.  Could you help me out with some suggestions??<BR>I'v been around the board for awhile and I know you know your stuff!  And I appriciate any response!!!   Pamela  <IMG SRC="http://www.elitefitness.com/ubb/smile.gif"><BR>||63.26.99.44||reg||
Z||000001||Iron God||08-03-2000||03:32 PM||irongod@hushmail.com||Only thing I would recommend over the counter is Protein Shakes (MRP) and Multi-vitamins and some Fat-burners.Nothing else (OTC) really works.<P>You need to make sure you're eating properly and frequently and taking in enough protein and water.<BR> Give me more info on your diet (calories and protein/carb/fat breakdown) and your training regimen.<P>Also I have found it almost immpossible to gain muscle without retaining some water,so it's one or the other gain muscle or lose fat ....can't do both at the same time..<P><BR>------------------<BR><I>Nam Et Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est!</I><P>[This message has been edited by Iron God (edited August 03, 2000).]<p>[This message has been edited by Iron God (edited August 03, 2000).]||192.127.94.7||reg||
Z||000002||WarLobo||08-03-2000||03:41 PM||warlobo@operamail.com||Could you help me out a bit.  Do you want info on home gym equipment?  Info on over-the-counter suppelements?  Info on steriods that will help? Or a combination of all three?<P>------------------<BR>LAte<P>Lobo||199.211.225.194||reg||
Z||000003||Pamela||08-03-2000||04:21 PM||||Sorry I didn't make everything clear.<BR>I eat pretty well.<BR>Breakfast:<BR>1.I eat 6 to 7 egg whites w/oatmeal and wheat germ, & flax seeds.<BR>2.Salad w/tuna and whole wheat pita bread, add some peanuts (no salt)<BR>3. Veg. with turkey burgers or tuna or fish<BR>4. piece of fruit<BR>5.Veg.& Rice with tuna or chicken<BR>6.maybe if I still want something more peanuts.I love peanuts I have to watch that i don't eat too many of them. That's my weakness!!!<BR>I drink a ton of water, about 1 gal. or more.<BR>I work out 4 to 5 x a week. I am trying to lift heavy as possible. Every 4 to 5 days I change body parts. <BR>I do chest and tricp.<BR>shoulders and biceps & abs<BR>back and calfs<BR>Legs & abs<BR>I do cardio first thing when I get up in the mornings on a empty stomach. I just started taking thermos. for the last 2 months on and off and I have seen some improvments.<BR>I do cardio 3 to 4 days a week.<BR>I have enough equipment at home. My husband works out too.<BR>I would like to take something to gain some muscle, but I am not around a gym any more.<BR>Is there something I can order over the net?<BR>I know there is a lot of question, but any information you can give me would help.<P><BR><p>[This message has been edited by Pamela (edited August 03, 2000).]||63.26.99.44||reg||
Z||000004||Iron God||08-04-2000||01:35 PM||irongod@hushmail.com||Try this for a couple of months ...<P>Stop all cardio and focus just on lifting weights..<P>Also try to keep your weights heavy and in the 4 to 6 rep range.<BR>your diet looks clean trying uping the calories and protein Meal Replacment (met-rx,Myoplex) 2 a day on top of what your normal diet should help.<P> IMHO..At this stage of your training AS should not be an option it's not the quick fix people think it is.<BR>Uping your calories and protein plus cutting back on the cardio should help you put on some muscle.<P>IG<P>------------------<BR><I>Nam Et Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est!</I><P>||192.127.94.7||reg||
Z||000005||Pamela||08-04-2000||03:46 PM||||Thank you Iron God!!<BR>I will give this a try.  <BR>I am just like most women with the cardio.<BR>Probably way too much!!!<BR>Thanks again  Pamela    <IMG SRC="http://www.elitefitness.com/ubb/smile.gif">||63.26.99.182||reg||
Z||000006||WarLobo||08-08-2000||02:25 PM||warlobo@operamail.com||Solid advice I.G.<P>------------------<BR>LAte<P>Lobo||199.211.225.194||reg||