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By when I got to 21, I was 6 foot 1′ but if I had started juicing before I probably wouldn’t have. Now I felt ready both mentally and physically. I had learned to train the hard way without drugs and this gave me the determination to succeed. You just need to push yourself to the limit over a period of time and diet is crucial…I worked myself up to 7 daily meals.

I was always the center of attention in the College diner as I stuffed down huge plates of pasta with tuna or chicken with rice, but the big day dawned. As College had broken I decided to take my first cycle and within no time at all I had increased my body weight by 2 stone. Everyone was amazed and I felt on top of the world.

Horror stories from the Net! My buddy first started juicing when he was sixteen, the doctor recently told him (and I don’t quote b/s i don’t fully understand myself, maybe some med professionals can help) that his underdeveloped organs became dependent on the sauce? Also there was a plasma build up and his muscles were wrapped around each other and not fully functional. If he had an info source like this board when he was sixteen, maybe he would have listened to some of the vets advice, maybe he wouldn’t have but at least with this board being open to everyone regardless of age the possibility is there.

And from what I have been able to find out is that your muscles don’t fully mature up until your mid to late twenties so if you add 2 and 2 together it would seem that administering any of these foreign substances could lead to disrupting the natural growth sequence even in your twenties. It at least tells us that medical advice is a must when starting out juicing.

It may seem incredible now but at 13 when I took up an interest in bodybuilding, I would read EVERYTHING I could lay my hands on that touched on the sport as well as training, diet, supplements, competition etc. By 15 I was already into reading up on gear, GH and insulin. I trained hard and during senior year, I dead lifted 525lbs at a b/w of 188lbs.

I competed for the first time at the age of 18 and then after a couple of years proceeded to take my first cycle. I have never regretted my decision on taking my time in really find out about all the ins and outs and I know there’s still a lot more to learn. I have discovered loads from the Net, some great expert advice that no doubt prevented me from any permanent damage. So I feel it is my duty to share my story which proves that you can get big and strong without gear but there comes a point in one’s life where 250lbs becomes a reality. Please make wise decisions, for your safety and others!

Just so you all don’t think I am a complete Jack ass towards this kid, this is his story. He was just 15 years old. He was on 4 A-bombs, 6 D-bol, and something called halo and this cycle lasted for 9 weeks, then he started to piss blood. Everyone told him to go to the Doctor, but according to him he didn’t want his parents to discover that he was on roids (this is where it’s all bullshit) Do you know how much this kid would blow up in 3 weeks (lets not even talk about 9 weeks) He probably looked like a frigging balloon.

A friend of mine recently told me an interesting story that in ***** just a couple of weeks back, a bunch of 13 year olds were in a pharmacy buying gear. The guy behind the counter was having to help them load syringes as they had previously relied on friends to show them how and where to inject (they were all as nervous as f**k). And would you credit it, the stuff that they were taking was also fake. That is extremely worrying and if you ask me, there are literally tons of kids on this very forum that are completely screwed up.

What concerns us now is that in 10-20 years time, when you are suffering major internal organ failure as well as other types of chronic illnesses, it will be AS that is blamed rather than the ignorant choice of a young boy. For the great majority of us, bodybuilding is our choice of lifestyle and is not just a passing fad. That means that it will still be here after we have gone. It is so important to us that we are leaving a positive imagine behind, and not some tainted dream. I really do hope that if there are any youngsters out there reading this article that they are mentally old enough to really appreciate what I am saying.

So if you are under 21 or even older but have not got much natural training under your belt; pause, take your time, study, research and you will achieve those goals in the end. Starting the natural way in bodybuilding is tough. Nobody said being a bodybuilder is easy but it will definitely be worth it in the end. That I can guarantee.

An excerpt from Rick Schaff’s book, “MISLED

Many people have become worried of the health scares connected with the meat and dairy indusrty. As a result, they have turned to soy products as a replacement. Soy purveyors tell us that it is protein rich, low in cholesterol with a lower fat content. But consider that a lot of soy products are created from unfermented, over-processed soy and that a plethora of authorities believe that over-doing it with these type of products may create negative health problems.

However, before we continue, let’s clarify the differences between the two types of soy products. Soy can be classified into two categories: UNFERMENTED and FERMENTED. The former soy products include fresh soybeans, soy nuts, soymilk, tofu, and tons of other products lined side by side of each other in supermarkets shelves. The latter can be found in tempeh, miso, natta, and shoya tamari products. So what is fermentation? It is a process that allows food’s own living enzymes to be used as pre-digestion of the food before you eat it.

The detractors of unfermented soy products will inform us that if you look at the history of how soy was used you will find that soybeans were initially used in agriculture for crop rotation because they replenished lost nitrogen from the ground. However, there is no historical indication that soybeans were routinely eaten for food until the fermentation process was realized, which was around 440 BC. Now adays most soy products are unfermented, and have raised concerns about creating health issues that negatively affect the thyroid and even may cause cancer when taken in mass quantities from a day to day consumption.

The main problem spawning these accusations is that soybeans contain phytates, an organic acid that blocks the uptake of valuable minerals, which include calcium, magnesium, iron, and especially zinc. Soybeans actually contain more phytates than any other grain, bean, or plant. A vegetarian diet that relies heavily on unfermented soy products (as many health conscious Americans do) may be placing them selves in jeopardy by creating a serious zinc deficiency. Zinc is critical for normal functioning of the brain, nervous system, and immune system. Furthermore, zinc is necessary for over 300 enzymatic activities to take place, which include the production of white blood cells, insulin secretion in the pancreas, the production of sperm, fetal development, and the protection of the body from heavy metal poisoning.

According to many nutritional experts, fermenting soybeans is the only way to substantially reduce their phytate concentration and avoid these mineral depletions. The fermentation process also enhances protein absorption and generates compounds that inhibit tumor growth and significantly stimulate the immune system.

Advocates of the soy industry claim that these accusations against unfermented soy products are part of a scheme thrown about by the dairy industry to instigate and encourage declining sales. Moreover, they adamantly deduce that thier products are safe and healthy for our bodies.

Comparing Asians to Americans, Asians actually eat a lesser amount of soy products (unfermented and-or fermented) then their American counterparts. With that being said, we really need ask more questions and get more answers before we decide that these products can be eaten on consistent basis.

Many research studies lead ust to believe that fermented soy products that I’ve mentioned in this article are of nutritional value to our bodies. However, there are studies that show the opposite. With that being said, I do believe that we should use these products in moderation until we have more questions answered about the true nutritional values of these products.

Obesity is a global epidemic. Besides looking unattractive, it is also associated with a number of medical problems. Many people develop diabetes, arthritis hypertension, depression, loss of self confidence and become socially isolated. For many years, these individuals had little help to conquer their obesity. Now with Yoga, there is a chance that some of these individuals can revitalize their lives.

Yoga is not just a posture based exercise. When practiced regularly and with determination, it can have profound effects on your body. Many individuals from the Orient have shown that daily Yoga can lead to weight loss and a healthy mind.

Power Yoga- lie on your stomach and keep your hands right under your shoulders. Push your upper body backwards using only the back muscles not your hands. In case you find it difficult to ignore the hands, try keeping them over the hips.

Some of the more common words in yoga mean the following Asana – ability to retain a posture Asetya means decent with good morals Aparlgraha one who is devoted to God Brahmacharya means have the ability to control emotions Ishware Pranidhana is one who is faithful and accepts God Niyama (Saucha) one who practices of good hygiene and cleanliness Pranayama- ability to control the 5 senses such as sight, smell, touch, hear and taste Santosha is one who is not greedy but content Satya means true or honesty Tapas – making an effort Svadhyaya is to teach one’s self Yama (ahinsa) is the yoga word for non violence

O Dharana means concentration. O Dhyana means meditation. O Samadhi means that unites with God. O And finally Yogasana.

What are Characteristics in obese persons? O Usually addicted to overeating. O Habit of frequent eating. O Eat faster without chewing the food. O Retire soon after taking meal. O Not doing physical labor or exercise. O Daily intake of highly rich, high calorie foods. Drinking lots of water with meals.

Some experts recommend the following methods to prevent obesity: * Drinking lots of water every day. This may range anywhere from 8-12 glasses a day * Replace the three large meals with numerous small meals * Substitute water for sugary beverages * Exercise daily

Naturopathy mentions integration of several ways to cure obesity such as vomation, laxative, taking enema for easy digestion, nasal wash for purification, intake of more water, sunbath, steam bath, fasting, habit of regular exercise, kunjal kriya, kati snan (hip bath), mud pack on abdomen and massage