Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Sustanon is king. but the right one

ALTERNATIVE STEROID NAMES: Sustanon, Sustanon 250, Durateston 250, Sostenon 250, Durandron, Deposterone, Testono’n

ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: Testosterone propionate, Testosterone isocaproate, Testosterone phenylpropionate, Testosterone decanoate

DESCRIPTION: Sustanon is most commonly used as a bulking drug, providing exceptional gains in strength and muscle mass. Sustanon dosages are around 200 mg to 1000 mg per week.

Four testosterones in one: 30 mg testosterone propionate, 60 mg testosterone phenylpropionate, 60 mg testosterone isocaproate, 100 mg testosterone decanoate. The mixture of the testosterones are time-released to provide an immediate effect while still remaining active in the body for up to a month. As with other testosterones, 



Sustanon¸is an androgenic steroid with a pronounced anabolic effect. Therefore, athletes commonly use it to put on mass and size while increasing strength. However, unlike other testosterone compounds such as cypionate and enanthate, leads to less water retention and estrogenic side effects. 
This characteristic is extremely beneficial to bodybuilders who suffer from gynecomastia yet still seek the powerful anabolic effect of an injectable testosterone. The decreased water retention also makes Sustanon a desirable steroid for bodybuilders and athletes interested in cutting up or building a solid foundation of quality mass.






 A common dosage for Sustanon would range from 250 mg to 1000 mg per week. Although it remains active for up to a month, injections should be taken at least once a week to keep testosterone levels stable. A steroid novice can expect to gain about 20 pounds within a couple of months by using only 250 mg of Sustanon a week. More advanced athletes will obviously need higher dosages to obtain the desired effect.


 It is a fairly safe steroid, but in high dosages, some athletes may experience side effects due to an elevated estrogen level. With dosages exceeding 1000 mg a week, it is probably wise to use an antiestrogen such as Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate) or Proviron (mesterolone). It can suppress natural testosterone production, 
so the use of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) or Clomid (clomiphene citrate) may be appropriate at the end of a cycle. Sustanon is a good base steroid to use in a stack. The most popular way to use it is on a weight gaining cycle in a stack with an oral anabolic like Anavar or Winstrol.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Who Uses Dianabol?


For many bodybuilders their first introduction to steroids was Dianabol (also known as D-bol and by the generic name, Methandrostenelone). It's safe to say that many iron pumpers remember their first cycle as fondly as their first girlfriends! The Ciba Corporation first manufactured d-bol in the 1960's. As an anabolic steroid it is chemically a derivative of the male hormone testosterone. This means that it has both anabolic (muscle building) and androgenic (masculinizing) properties. Since it's first use 40 years ago, D-bol has quickly become one of the most popular and sought after drugs in bodybuilding.The good - Super potent!
When used properly, D-bol will produce outstanding mass and strength gains. As many bodybuilders are fond of saying "if you can't grow on D-bol you can't grow!" The drug's effectiveness is routinely compared to other strong steroids like Anadrol 50. For most bodybuilders a daily dosage of 4-5 tablets (20-25mg) is more than sufficient to produce dramatic results. Some users do experiment with higher dosages, but this practice often leads to unwanted side effects. Dianabol also combines well with other steroids such as Deca-Durabolin, into stacks. Bodybuilders have discovered that for developing maximum size, a long acting testosterone analog such as enanthate works best.
And now for the bad
As expected, D-bol, being moderately androgenic will produce side effects. For starters the drug can be quite estrogenic in some users. Gynecomastia (swelling of the nipple region) is often a concern during use, and may occur quite early in the cycle (particularly if the individual used high dosages). For this reason many bodybuilders add an estrogen blocker such as Nolvadex, to their cycles. Another cosmetic side effect is water retention. This is a concern for competitive bodybuilders, as it will cause a notable loss of muscle definition.
Besides gynecomastia and water retention D-bol can produce such androgenic side effects as oily skin, acne and body/facial hair growth. There is also the possibility of aggravating male pattern baldness in individuals genetically predisposed for this condition.
And the ugly
Like all oral steroids, D-bol has been C-17 alpha alkylated (chemically modified at the 17th carbon position on its nucleus). While this modification protects the drug from being deactivated by the liver, it can also be toxic to the organ. Long-term exposure to C-17 alpha alkylated substances can result in damage and possibly even the development of certain forms of cancer. A combination of short (6 to 8 week) cycles and medical monitoring can reduce this risk.
The alternatives!
Besides the risk of side effects there are three other reasons to avoid using Dianabol. For starters the drug is easily detectable in drug tests. So if you're an athlete in a sport that has testing, D-bol is out. Second, as of 1990, most steroids-including D-bol were reclassified as illegal substances. Whether it's cocaine, heroin, or steroids, law enforcement types don't really care. If they nail you it's a pay raise for them and jail time for you. Enough said.
Finally a third reason to pass on Dianabol is that there are options. The supplement industry has made available numerous legal alternatives to steroids. Users report outstanding muscle gains with few side effects.



Saturday, June 11, 2011

Hormones and Aggression


Men commit most violent crimes. Scientists have studied the role of testosterone, the male sex hormone, in the violent and aggressive behaviour.
In the laboratory, male mice castration reduces aggression while testosterone replacement restores aggression in castrated mice. The male hormone has an effect on the organisation of the brain. The brain in infancy is sensitive to the effects of the male hormone, which make it more responsive to the effect of testosterone in later life.
However, male individuals differ in their aggressiveness. In one experiment, scientists separated male mice into two groups: the aggressive and the non-aggressive. They were then castrated which reduced their aggression. When they gave testosterone replacement therapy, only those mice that belonged to the aggressive group showed a restoration of aggressive behaviour. In other words, testosterone is necessary for aggressive mice to exhibit aggression, but replacing testosterone is not sufficient to turn a previously non-aggressive mouse into an aggressive mouse. A possible explanation for this finding is the idea that early exposure to testosterone organizes the brain. Testosterone also affects females. In female mice, which had their ovaries removed, testosterone - but not estrogen - increases aggressiveness.
Studies about the relationship between hormones and aggression in humans use various methods such as interviews, questionnaires or criminal records to assess aggressive behaviour. It does appear that there is a positive correlation between violence in male and female prisoners and circulating levels of androgen. Nevertheless, it is unclear whether androgens facilitate aggression or just encourage social dominance, competitiveness, and impulsiveness.

It is possible that high levels of testosterone secreted inside the body encourage behaviour, which aims to dominate and enhance one's status over other people. Sometimes dominant behavior is aggressive when its clear intent is to inflict harm on another person, but often dominance is aggressive. Sometimes dominant behavior takes the form of antisocial behavior, which includes rebellion against authority and law breaking.
The act of competing for dominant status affects male testosterone levels in two ways. The first, testosterone rises in the face of a challenge, as if it were a response to an impending competition. The second, testosterone rises in winners and declines in losers after the competition. Thus, there is a two ways relationship between testosterone and dominance behavior, each one affect the other.
There are important individual differences in our response to testosterone. In a recent study, research gave testosterone to 56 men aged 20 to 50 years. Testosterone treatment significantly increased aggressive responses on a frustration-inducing computer game involving a fictitious subject. This effect, however, was not uniform across individuals; most showed little psychological change, whereas a few developed prominent effect.
In sports, testosterone increases before competition as a response in anticipation to winning. At the same time, winning increases testosterone while losing reduces testosterone level. These effects also occur in sports fans. The same effects happen in non-physical games such as chess. It is possible that these effects are due to changes in status because testosterone increases in students after graduation and in hostages after their release from captivity. Thus, it is possible that these effects will correlate to changes in dominance. Studies have shown that testosterone levels change in response to changes in ranking of men.
There are two possibilities, either testosterone causes changes in person' dominance or dominance affects the level of testosterone. If testosterone level is a stable personal trait, it is possible to predict a person's aggressive, dominant and antisocial behaviour from measuring this hormone in his blood.
Men with higher levels of testosterone are more likely to be arrested for offenses (other than traffic violations), to buy and sell stolen property, incur bad debts, or use a weapon in fights.
On the other hand, testosterone levels vary according to a person's dominance. In an interesting study of 2,100 male Air Force veterans, testosterone levels fell and remained low with marriage and rose with divorce. It seems that marriage make men lose their dominance

How Hormones Influence Blood Pressure to Rise


Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body since they release certain cells that affect tissues, muscles, and organ cells. Hormones influence blood pressure, like in the case of our kidneys where the hormonal imbalance of insulin leads to a diabetic disorder that progresses with high blood pressure complications.
If all the hormonal systems are not functioning properly or in harmony, the effect is sodium reabsorption which adversely affects the kidneys. However, this can still be controlled by proper diet or medications.
If there is excess insulin, the kidneys will reabsorb the sodium. By this, it means the cells will be influenced to re-absorb the sodium in the blood stream to cause an imbalance in the cells' mineral contents.
In this case, the particular hormone insulin will have an indirect influence in elevating blood pressure. This is common among obese or overweight people who crave for more sugar that will result to the production of excess insulin thereby making them susceptible to high blood pressure.
Another hormonal system that affects the pressure of blood is the angiotensin-renin-aldosterone system. In this particular function, the adrenal glands will produce aldosterone hormones to primarily induce the kidneys to retain chloride and sodium, and emit potassium. Again causing a disparity of mineral contents in each cell.
The aldosterone hormones are produced by the adrenal glands located at the top of the two kidneys. Aldosterone will influence the kidneys and sweat glands (acts similar to kidney functions) to preserve sodium. Even though the adrenal glands generate the aldosterone, the kidneys regulate it by releasing the renin enzyme and the angiotensin hormone.
As the kidneys release renin, the release of angiotensin follows. Angiotensin constricts the arterioles and signals the adrenal to discharge more aldosterone. Angiotensin constriction increases peripheral resistance or a condition where there is difficulty in circulating blood.
Aldosterone release on the other hand will cause the retention of salt. As a result, both hormones influence blood pressure levels while in the process of circulating blood in the kidneys.
Another cause of high blood pressure is the activation of the sympathetic nervous system which will produce renin when under the influence of stress. As mentioned earlier, when renin is discharged, angiotensin follows thereby making the blood pressure to rise. As an example, the sympathetic nervous system is activated when somebody threatens or attacks you with bodily harm.
Further, the production of renin is common among Type A personalities who are always in a competitive mood thereby inducing them to have high blood pressure. This is often treated by certain drugs that that will block the production of renin so that the angiotensin hormone will not influence the blood pressure.
Other factors being considered in the excessive production of renin are inadequate supply of magnesium in the body, serious illnesses leading to high blood pressure (secondary hypertension) and the rate at which the kidneys excrete sodium (natriuretic factors).
As can be inferred from the above, when a diet is high or low in sodium, it creates an imbalance of mineral contents in the cells where sodium is often the excessive substance.
Any excess of sodium over the calcium, potassium, and magnesium content in our body cells can trigger hormonal imbalance in our body system particularly the kidneys. Hormones influence blood pressure as a result of a series of chain reactions that emanates from improper dietary intakes.

Testosterone Pills

Testosterone pills are used to raise testosterone level in blood. These are the most convenient means of testosterone replacement. They are widely used by old age people to restore their hormone level and also by young people to enhance their muscle development. Testosterone pills are taken one to three times a day to maintain an adequate hormone level.
Testosterone pills were first used in late 1940s. These pills are quite toxic and produce some serious side effects. Using of natural testosterone alone may not improve testosterone level in body. It is usually metabolized and inactivated by the body. So, the molecular form of testosterone is modified so that it would not be broken down by the liver. Such modified testosterone forms, like testosterone undecenoate and methyl testosterone, cause testosterone levels to increase after about four hours of administration.
Testosterone undecanoate is frequently used as it has unique properties that reduce the rapid disintegration by the liver. Methyl testosterone, on the other hand, is not often used as they have increased chance of break down in the liver and also can produce adverse effects on the liver. Most testosterone pills also contain some testosterone enhancement ingredients such as tribulus terrestris and beta-ecdysterone for better results.
Benefits of using testosterone pills include easy administration, quick result, and painlessness. Most pills are made from 100% natural supplement and are safe to use. A lot of pills available now are products containing herbs. Testosterone pills help in rejuvenating your sex life, improve physical performance, strengthen bones and muscles, and help in tackle cardio-vascular disease.
Disadvantages of testosterone pills include inconsistent testosterone levels and comparatively high cost. They require multiple daily doses and food can interfere with the hormonal absorption. Some pills produce harmful side effects including liver damage, excessive hair growth and elevated cholesterol levels.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Whey Protein Properties


Whey protein comes from cow's milk and it can be consumed either a supplements or powered form used in different products. It is essential nutrients to our body that helps build muscle and repair our tissue. It also gives energy to perform physical activities and very easy to digest than other form of protein. It contains less fat compare to meat protein and it compliments the low carbohydrates diet program. Adding it on a diet program will be a perfect match for a bodybuilder to get the strength they need. A low calorie diet can also benefit from using it.
Whey protein isolate is the most pure whey protein among others. The lactose, carbohydrates and fats are being removed to make it more pure. It gives numerous benefits to body builders, it carries a branched chain amino acids that are necessary to build and maintain muscle tissue. It replaces some losing tissue while building up muscles and repairing the damage one. Aside from building muscle, it also contributes boosting the immune system and detoxifying our body. With all of these extra properties of whey protein isolate it makes more expensive than other regular protein.
Whey protein powder are easy to stir and digest once taken into your body. You can mix it to any beverages and get more extra protein that your body needs. You can also try to mix it with your diet food if you need lots of protein in your body. You can even combine it with some other fruits like banana and do some banana shakes. Aside from the protein you need you can even get more food nutrients out of the whey protein shake you made. Once you take it after workout it will make up the wear and tear of your muscles.
Whey protein is an asset on building up muscle but if taken excessively may result some side effects. Remember that everything that you take more than what is needed is not good and will make some trouble. Whey protein side effects may lead to fatigue, diarrhea, head aches and bloating. It contains casein and it will trigger to headaches if taken more than what the body needs. But if you take it together with all your diet food and drinks the results will burn more fats and calories. Remember to take whey protein on a regular basis as advise.

Weight Loss Tips and Secrets.

Top Weight Loss Tips

The first thing you must do as you look to lose weight is get out a notebook and write out what your goal is. Do you want to lose ten pounds, thirty pounds, or even more? And how long should you give yourself to meet your goal? Writing down a clear and concise weight loss goal on paper can be a source of motivation that you can look at over and over again to keep it fresh in your mind. Stick this up on your refrigerator or bulletin board and use it as inspiration when you're feeling lazy.

The next step is to take a look at your diet. Cut out all of the unnecessary junk foods including chips, candy, and soda. Just by cutting out soda, for example, can help you lose five pounds or more very quickly. Elimination of sugary and foods that are high in carbohydrates is key. Increase your water intake and try and drink as much as possible daily. Drinking more water will suppress your appetite and keep your body hydrated which helps with recovery and energy.
Increase your protein intake and focus on foods that are low in carbs as mentioned before. Protein helps to burn fat and increase muscle mass and will help you take advantage of the exercise that you will be doing and fuel your body properly.
The next component to a good weight loss plan is a solid exercise program that includes a mix of cardio and weight training. Typically you should do cardiovascular exercises such as running, stair climbing, elliptical machines, or other aerobic activity that will get your target heart rate in the fat burning zone and keep it there for 30 minutes or more. You want to do cardio on a regular basis at a minimum of three times per week.
For strength training with weights, you can do work out all of your major body parts at least once a week and lift moderate to heavy weight. Try and use free weights if possible, as they will work more muscles than machines. The combination of weight training and cardio exercise on a regular and consistent basis will build muscle, get your metabolism rate up, and help to get your body into fat burning mode.
How to Successfully Meet Your Weight Loss Goals
All of the weight loss tips in the world will never work if you don't commit to losing weight over time and doing it right.  You need to live a healthy and active lifestyle to meet your goals.
Want to learn more and take it to the next level? Imagine having a beach body year round that others envy. To be successful and stay motivated it helps to use a proven diet program where you have a blueprint of what to eat and how to exercise.and you may need some pills and supplements that give you more energy during the weight loss period you must pick the right one that work right for you.

Creatine Who Should Use It?

Creatine is the most popular sports supplement in the world. It has been scientifically proven to increase energy, muscle size and strength. Supplementing with creatine gives you more instant energy (to push out those last few reps in the gym), acts as a buffer to lactic acid, increases muscle volume (users report weight gains of up to 6lbs in 2 weeks) and enhances protein synthesis. Creatine is an awesome supplement for bodybuilders, strength athletes and anyone who wants to increase size, strength or speed!
Creatine has benefits that relate to numerous kinds of people. In this article I will talk about who may gain from taking creatine.
People Who Want To Get Bigger
Many scrawny men want to add muscle to their frame. Creatine can help in doing this. Using creatine draws water into the muscle cells, increasing the size of muscles. It also enhances the repair rate of cells, so if you are exercising you can add muscle faster. Using creatine will enhance your size in the short and long term.
Do You Want To Get Stronger?
Using creatine increases your power in brief time period, high intensity activities. This means you can exercise harder. You will be able to move extra weight and perform more reps. More intense exercise means additional stimulus for muscle growth. Creatine also enhances the action of repair cells called satellite cells. This speeds up muscle repair, and enhances the rate of muscle growth.
Would You like To Be Faster, And More Explosive? 
Many individuals observe feeling extra explosive after starting on creatine. This is great for athletes in numerous different sports. That extra speed can give you an edge, allowing you to out jump, kick, swing, throw, sprint, or lift, your competition. It is tough to think of a sport where more explosiveness isn't desirable.
Would You Like More Endurance?
For some time, people believed that creatine was just useful in sports that required brief, intense periods of action. There is now evidence that it also has benefits for endurance athletes. A study with runners found considerable improvement in 300 meter and 1000 meter interval times after using creatine.
One trouble with using creatine is weight gain due to water retention. Employing the traditional loading method (20 g per day for 5 days) can result in an increase of 2-5 lb in the first week. For sports where each pound matters such as running and cycling, this weight gain can have a signficant impact on performance. However, using modest quantities of creatine (2-5 g per day) results in little to no water retention. And even these low amounts of creatine can substantially enhance performance.

There Are Few Athletes Who Don't Benefit From Creatine.
When used properly, I believe creatine can improve performance in just about any sport. I suggest buying a small container and trying it out to see if you experience its benefits. Skip the loading period and just use a small daily dose (2-5 grams). Take it one month on, one month off. Write a journal of your workouts to see if you observe enhanced performance.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

stanozolol side effects for men

What is Winstrol?

Winstrol (generic name Stanozolol) is one of the most popular anabolic steroids currently available and ranks right up there with Dianabol and Dec-Durabolin in status when bodybuilders buy anabolic steroids. The number of high-profile positive drug tests involving Stanozolol will give some idea of its popularity. Canadian sprinter, Ben Johnson, went from national hero to social leper after testing positive for Stanozolol after blowing away everyone in the 100-meter sprint at the 1988 Olympics. During the IFBB's short-lived drug testing attempt at the 1990 Arnold Classic, the winner, Shawn Ray, and Canadian pro, Nimrod King, tested positive for Stanozolol. The reason for its popularity is simple - effectiveness and relative safety. Winstrol is a very safe and effective steroid - provided it is used correctly.
We must be careful to distinguish between the two versions of stanozolol that bodybuilders use in their cycles. Injectable Stanozolol is reportedly more effective than the oral version. One unique characteristic about the Injectable form is that unlike most other steroids, which are usually dissolved in oil, Stanozolol is dissolved in water. What this means is that the frequency of injection for Stanozolol is much higher than oil-based steroids. Those steroids dissolved in water must be injected at least every second day, and best results are usually seen when the injections are daily.
Stanozolo is one of the favorites of pre-competitive bodybuilders because it doesn't aromatize into estrogens and cause water retention and other side effects. Injectable Winstrol is reported to give the muscles a harder and more vascular appearance as well as speed up the oxidation rate (burning) of fat. Stanozolol is usually not used alone during the pre-competition period as its low androgenic components make it weak for preserving muscle mass. For this reason many bodybuilders stack it with another steroid such as Parabolan, Primabolin, or Dec-Durabolin.
Although faking steroids is very easy to do, real injectable Stanozolol is easily recognized based on its packaging. Unlike most Injectable steroids which come in small bottles, Stanozolol comes in glass ampoules containing a milky, white, watery solution, which if not shaken for a period of time shows separation of the drug crystals and water. Faking all this, especially the ampoules is extremely difficult to do.
Because it needs to be injected daily or every second day, Winstrol can become one of the more expensive anabolic steroids to use. All those injections may also result in scar tissue developing at the injection sites. It's because of this that many bodybuilders have adopted a sort of "round the clock" pattern of injecting the steroid. This means they rotate injections between their glutes, calves, shoulders, arms, and legs. This is why steroid alternatives are becoming so popular.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Quick Weight Loss Tips


Here are some tried and tested rapid weight loss tips. 
Some may work better for you than others, everyone is different. If you combine these ideas, you can get a good metabolic boost that will lead to more rapid weight loss.










1. Fish oil
Fish oil is a very healthy substance which has been shown to have many health benefits. One of these benefits is it's ability to help you lose fat. Fish oil "turns on" you fat burning genes and "turns off" your fat storing genes. It is also preferentially used for energy, meaning your body will use it for fuel rather than store it as fat, which in turn will increase your metabolism and help you lose fat. On top of all this, fish oil has been shown to help fight many diseases and conditions and keep you in top physical condition. For this reason it is at the top of the list!






                            


2. Green tea

Many people have heard of the health benefits of green tea. One of these benefits is fat loss. This is accomplished through the polyphenols in the green tea, and of particular interest is the catechins. Studies are showing varying increases to metabolism which is understandable due to everyone being unique. However, what is important is that many studies are showing a significant increase in fat oxidation, which means more rapid weight loss for you. Again, on top of all the health benefits, green tea is a no brainer!








3. Multivitamin
Whilst this may not strike you as an obvious fat loss choice, a good multivitamin can definitely help. Vitamins and minerals help your body run properly and many catalyze (speed up) chemical reactions in your body. If you are deficient in some of these key vitamins and minerals, your metabolism will slow down and this makes it harder to lose weight. Because many of us don't get the required RDA of vitamins and minerals because our diets lack fruits and vegetables, a good multivitamin helps us achieve this. As a result, our bodies metabolism can speed up and in turn this increases your weight loss efforts. Great!









4. Coconut oil
This last tip is a little less known, but it can definitely pack a punch. Coconut oil is high in medium chain triglycerides. MCT's are easily absorbed by the body and utilized for energy. You body likes burning them as fuel and as a result you get a metabolic boost out of them. This aids in your quest for weight loss. Coconut oil also contains several anti-bacterial agents and more which help in building a healthier body. This also helps you to get healthy and lose weight.