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		<title>Top Bodybuilding Supplements for Fat Loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Wilding</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most popular New Year's Resolutions that people set each year is to lose weight and to get into shape. Naturally a lot of people don't finish that goal, but it's never too late to start working on it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The other thing that people don&#8217;t realized is that there are supplements on the market that really can help them to reach their weight loss goals. Of course a supplement will never completely take the place of eating right and getting exercise, they can help you to reach your goals faster.<span id="more-3416"></span></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s take a brief look at three of the best bodybuilding supplements for losing fat. They are whey protein, thermogenic fat burners, and CLA.</p>
<p>First let&#8217;s talk about whey protein. In order to lose fat you&#8217;re going to have to cut back on the amount of carbs that you normally eat and increase your protein intake. Whey is a very convenient and effective way to increase your protein intake without breaking the bank. You can get all sorts of flavors and make shakes with it as well.</p>
<p>Secondly there is the family of thermogenic fat burners. These products work by increasing your heart and metabolic rate, thereby helping you to burn more fat than you normally would. Most of these products are loaded with caffeine, so if you&#8217;re sensitive to that you should be careful. If used properly these products can help you have great results.</p>
<p>And lastly there&#8217;s CLA. This one has been on the market for some time now, and some sources even consider it to be one of the most underrated supplements on the market. Not only can it help increase lean body mass and lose fat, but it is also a great antioxidant.</p>
<p>So there you have it, three of the best bodybuilding supplements for losing fat. There are other supplements out there as well that can help with this goal, but these three are a great place to start. Just remember that you need to get your nutrition and exercise in gear first before you can expect any of these products to help you.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s difficult to say what the <a href="http://www.supplementpricing.com">best bodybuilding supplements</a> are for losing fat or any other goal. Learn more about supplements like <a href="http://www.supplementpricing.com/whey-protein/">protein powder</a>, creatine, fat burners,glutamine, NO2and others to see which are the best for you.</p>
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		<title>Create Your Own Weight Gainer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricardo D Argence</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Weight gainers can be extremely expensive. If you are hoping to gain a lot of weight and you are really thin then you might consider making your own. The importance is that you understand the nutritional information and exactly what you need to gain the right amount of weight.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Weight gainers can be extremely expensive. If you are hoping to gain a lot of weight and you are really thin then you might consider making your own. The importance is that you understand the nutritional information and exactly what you need to gain the right amount of weight.<span id="more-3403"></span></p>
<p>You can buy weight gainers at nutrition or supplement shops. They usually have a picture of a bodybuilder or an arm full of muscle mass. Weight gainers serve the purpose of letting the person gain weight to achieve a level of muscle mass that is desirable.</p>
<p>The important thing to remember is that not all weight gainers are designed for the same person. For example, a bodybuilder has the weight they want but they are working for more muscle mass to what they already have. If you are really skinny then you need to add meat to the bones first and then the muscle mass.</p>
<p>If you want to save a bit of money and make your own weight gainer you can. It is easy to do and most likely best for your body type anyway. One of the most important things to consider is protein, some weight gainers have a higher quality protein than others and you want to get the best you can.</p>
<p>Isolate whey powder typically has the best ranking while plain whey powder ranks lower. Soy is even lower than the two. This is in terms of the quality of the protein. A very high quality protein you might consider adding to your weight gainer is Casein, this product is best for slowly digesting and not for rapid consumption.</p>
<p>The most crucial thing you need to break down and look at when you design your own weight gainer is the carbohydrate breakdown. The primary source of your carbs need to come directly from maltodextrin it will refill your muscle glycogen stores most efficiently.</p>
<p>When you&#8217;re using a weight gainer, you should never use one with a high amount of fructose or any kinds of sugar. It is important that the amount of sugar remains low as it can lead to fatigue and headache with the possibility of jitters.</p>
<p>The best thing you can do as someone who wants to save money that needs to gain weight quickly is to make a weight gainer at home on your own. This is a really easy process you can do. You will need to mix the best quality protein with maltodextrin. These can be found at your local vitamin or supplement shop and even a grocery store. Raw oats are the best solution to mix with to make a shake, they are effective to provide for slow burning of the carbs so the shake lasts longer and you are adding more calories to the drink.</p>
<p>After working out is a great time to down your weight gaining shake. You can add more calories and have a higher fat intake. Your body will slowly digest the shake, hence you are able to get the nutrients to the muscles over a longer period of time.</p>
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		<title>Protein Shake Recipes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MassiveMass</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drinking protein shakes is an easy way for bodybuilders to meet their daily protein needs. Because of this, a lot of professional bodybuilders are already integrating protein shakes in their nutritional plan. However, drinking ready-to-drink protein shakes everyday can feel monotonous and dull. The solution is to mix your own shake recipes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Drinking protein shakes is an easy way for bodybuilders to meet their daily protein needs. Because of this, a lot of professional bodybuilders are already integrating protein shakes in their nutritional plan. However, drinking ready-to-drink protein shakes everyday can feel monotonous and dull. The solution is to mix your own shake recipes.<span id="more-3398"></span></p>
<p>Protein powders can be mixed with dozens of ingredients and flavorings to create rich smoothies and shakes that not only taste great, but provide ample nutrition. We suggest that it&#8217;s best to adjust shake recipes to suit your protein needs. If you&#8217;re getting tired of your usual nutrition program, here are a few delicious protein shake recipes to try:</p>
<p>Banana Shake: Combine 30 grams of vanilla protein powder with 1 medium banana, 1 cup of soy milk, 1 teaspoon golden syrup and 3 to 4 ice cubes in a blender. Place another 2 tablespoons of vanilla yogurt and blend until smooth. Enjoy this shake after a workout to aid in your recovery or drink this as a meal replacement.</p>
<p>Strawberry-Nut Protein Shake: The ingredients for this are 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder, 1 cup low fat strawberry yogurt, 1/4 cup sliced strawberries and 5 macadamia and pine nuts. Shred the nuts and place all ingredients in a blender.</p>
<p>Chocolate Coffee Protein Shake: Mix together 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder, 1 cup of soy milk, 1 cup of water, 1 spoonful of instant coffee and 5-6 ice cubes in a medium blender. This protein powder shake recipe tastes a lot like the creamy, frozen concoctions available at the coffeeshop and can be consumed for breakfast, as a dessert, or as a snack between meals.</p>
<p>Wild Berry Shake: Blend two scoops of vanilla protein powder, 1 tablespoon of butterscotch pudding mix, 1 tablespoon chunky peanut butter and 1 cup cold soy milk. Garnish it with 3 to 5 ice cubes for a smooth drink.</p>
<p>Peanut Butter Protein Shake: Mix together 2 scoops vanilla protein, 1 tablespoon butterscotch pudding mix, 1 tablespoon chunky peanut butter, 1 cup cold soy milk and 3-5 ice cubes in a blender until smooth. This is a very rich and sweet shake that can be a great addition to a high protein meal, or consumed as a snack between meals.</p>
<p>Oatmeal Cinnamon Shake: Prepare 1 cup dry oatmeal, 1 tablespoon chopped almonds, 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 3 dashes of cinnamon, 12 oz. soymilk, and 2 tablespoons of sugar-free maple syrup. Blend them all in a blender until smooth. Consume this shake as a meal replacement as this is a rich source of protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates.</p>
<p>Pina Colada Shake: Prepare 2 scoops of vanilla powder, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon of coconut extract and 1/2 cup of pineapple juice. This recipe needs 1/4 teaspoon of rum as well. Blend all ingredients and add 5 to 6 ice cubes for a thicker and colder drink.</p>
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		<title>Get Ripped Quick</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MassiveMass</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know it&#8217;s summer time and everyone is ready to hit up beach or pool to show off their new hard earned muscle they&#8217;ve gained. You&#8217;ve busted your butt in the gym multiple times per week, you&#8217;ve been eating healthy, so now let&#8217;s go out and show that muscle off! Here I will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all know it&#8217;s summer time and everyone is ready to hit up beach or pool to show off their new hard earned muscle they&#8217;ve gained. You&#8217;ve busted your butt in the gym multiple times per week, you&#8217;ve been eating healthy, so now let&#8217;s go out and show that muscle off! Here I will be explaining a little trick that with a little bit of planning you will be able to look your ripped and at your best.<span id="more-3366"></span></p>
<p>Pro bodybuilders use this trick to help get cut before the big show.</p>
<p>One big requirement is that you have a pretty lean full look and if you have been following our advice here at MassiveMass.com then you should easily be meeting this requirement, so you are good to go and will be able to achieve the full effect.</p>
<p>High Protein Phase<br />
1. Start by taking some Taraxatone or dandelion root to help you shed excess water.<br />
2. Try dropping your carbohydrates down to about 25-30 grams (get these carbs from fibrous vegetables).<br />
3. Intake your carbs first thing in the morning after a walk.<br />
4. Now up your protein to 1.5 grams to 2 grams for each pound of your body weight (use low to no sodium protein).<br />
5. Now divide your protein into seven meals, spaced two and a half hours apart.<br />
6. Drink between one to two gallons of water a day while depleted of carbs.<br />
7. Try going out for two to three 30 minute brisk walks a day, nothing more strenuous because your body will eat your muscle tissue. Do all of these combined for two to three days, the longer you do it the better the effect but do not do this longer than 3 days.</p>
<p>Also during this high protein phase: If you are having cravings take a tablespoon of low sodium peanut butter.</p>
<p>Carbohydrate Phase<br />
1. The day before the event start eating carbohydrates moderately about 33 grams every 2 ½ to 3 hours.<br />
2. Cut your water back to only sipping with meals.<br />
3. Make these carbohydrates low glycemic, for example sweet potatoes, oatmeal, whole-wheat pasta, etc… Eating these carbs will make a huge difference.</p>
<p>If you start to lose all definition and your muscles start to become flat begin carbohydrate phase early.</p>
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		<title>The Main Benefits of Omega-3 fish oils</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 12:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Lewis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you wondered about how fish oil benefits your health? Do you love to eat mackerel? Salmon? These are excellent and healthy choices. They are high fat fishes, and very good for your health. Fish oil benefits so many parts of your body, you may be surprised. These are loaded with omega three fatty acids, and the benefits abound. You can also get fish oil in a supplement form. This is a popular choice for many people.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you wondered about how fish oil benefits your health? Do you love to eat mackerel? Salmon? These are excellent and healthy choices. They are high fat fishes, and very good for your health. Fish oil benefits so many parts of your body, you may be surprised. These are loaded with omega three fatty acids, and the benefits abound. You can also get fish oil in a supplement form. This is a popular choice for many people.<span id="more-3254"></span></p>
<p>Life moves at a pretty quick pace these days. People try to do it all, be it all. As a result, there is a lot of burn out. People become very stressed, and do not work as effectively as they once did. Fish oil benefit&#8217;s the body by naturally fighting stress. Hopefully some will slow down anyway, why is everyone in such a hurry all the time?</p>
<p>Everyone is searching today for the best way to reduce their cholesterol. Your doctor will tell you that this will extend your life. Fish oil will lower your bad cholesterol, while at the same time increasing your good cholesterol. Fish oil is known to be a great way to prevent heart attack as well as blood clots. It is also of great benefit to those dealing with high blood pressure.</p>
<p>Fountain of youth? No, fish oil. That is right, fish oil benefits your skin greatly also. The production of collagen and elastin are both enhanced through the use of fish oil. We all know by now that this will keep the skin tighter. This will help to prevent wrinkling, and keep your skin looking years younger.</p>
<p>Another very important fish oil benefit is it&#8217;s ability to inhibit the growth of unhealthy cells. It is said that fish oils will even kill certain existing cancer cells. This has greatly reduced the incidence of some cancers which can be fatal. Breast, colon and prostate cancers are three of the most notorious fatal cancers, and have been known to be avoided through regular fish oil use.</p>
<p>Serotonin is an important part of a person&#8217;s mental health regulation. It is what regulates the bodies amount of sleep, food consumption, and even behavior. The production of serotonin is increased when fish oil is used. This will definitely give you a better over all healthy body.</p>
<p>Proper brain function relies upon DHA and EPA. These are both found in fish oil. This will even help with the forming fetal brain, and will help your new baby to be smarter and healthier. It is also known to reduce the risk of premature birth.</p>
<p>Aging individuals will love fish oil. It will help to reduce the affects of arthritis, and also increases memory.</p>
<p>Fish oil has so many wonderful benefits, why not spread the word. Pretty soon everyone will be using it.</p>
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		<title>Creatine &#8211; What and Why</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 11:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Henrick Scofers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creatine is a substance which is formed naturally in our bodies.  This substance is an amino acid-based compound.  It is able to store energy from amino acids that already exist and foods that are found in the body.  Some foods that are rich in creatine are fish and red meat.  This substance is stored in the human body by the name of phosphocreatine which is another compound.  Phosphocreatine stores energy in muscles and provides the energy for muscular contractions.  Phosphate has the job of regenerating adenosine triphosphate or ATP molecules.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Creatine is a substance which is formed naturally in our bodies.  This substance is an amino acid-based compound.  It is able to store energy from amino acids that already exist and foods that are found in the body.  Some foods that are rich in creatine are fish and red meat.  This substance is stored in the human body by the name of phosphocreatine which is another compound.  Phosphocreatine stores energy in muscles and provides the energy for muscular contractions.  Phosphate has the job of regenerating adenosine triphosphate or ATP molecules.<span id="more-3217"></span></p>
<p>What is the ATP regeneration process? You may remember this from your biology classes in high school. When a muscle contracts, ATP loses a phosphate molecule and converts it to energy, turning it into ADP (adenosine diphosphate). In order to replenish the body sources of ATP, that ADP molecule needs to be turned back into an energy rich ATP molecule. This is where creatine can help. What does, in a nutshell, is convert ADP to ATP. So the more creatine in your body, the faster your body can turn ADP into ATP. The benefit of this is that your muscles contract much more rapidly and effectively when your body is able to quickly convert ADP back into ATP. As a result, when exercise enthusiasts know they need extra energy, for example they are doing something like bodybuilding or sprinting and they need to have short bursts of energy for exercise, they take creatine.</p>
<p>As an additional benefit, adding creatine also reduces fatigue, and it helps with  protein synthesis. Both of these things promote muscle growth and development.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s even more exciting about creatine is you don&#8217;t have to wait any significant  time after taking it for your body to be able to have access to this extra energy.  For weightlifters and sprinters, as well as other fitness enthusiasts, creatine is a  supplement that is essential for their fitness toolbox. Not only does it allow for  an easier time doing exercise that requires frequent or sudden burst of energy, but  it also improves energy overall and helps your muscles recover after doing exercise.</p>
<p>Chances are if you are someone who bodybuilds, runs, or participates in other  related exercise programs, you may have heard of creatine already. If you haven&#8217;t,  you need to try it out! Not only is creatine and excellent supplement for  bodybuilders, it&#8217;s also good for anyone who wants to increase their muscle  efficiency as it helps maintain hydration in the muscles. Creatine is derived  naturally from an amino acid of the liver, pancreas, and kidney, from glycine,  arginine, and methione. Water is well retained in the muscles when a person takes  creatine. Not only does this help build strength, but also increases your muscular  endurance.</p>
<p>Once you know all of the wonderful benefits of creatine in helping with muscle  growth and endurance, you&#8217;re guaranteed to be happy you tried it out. And it is  proven by research to be safe and effective for those who want to improve their  performance and muscle mass provided their exercise requires short explosive energy  bursts. That does not mean that creatine is a magic wand you can wave to achieve the  physique you want without hard work. It will help you if you are exercising, but you  can&#8217;t just take a creatine supplement, sit on the couch, only exercise your thumb by  turning the channels, and still expect to have a great body.</p>
<p>It takes hard work and effort to grow muscle. When used with a regular exercise  plan, creatine is quite effective.</p>
<p>You should begin taking Creatine and work out with weights regularly and even with a trainer.  As time goes on, you will see that your muscles are growing and you  shouldnt see any loss of definition due to having retained water in your muscles.  Creatine travels via the bloodstream to muscle tissue.  Taking a creatine supplement will also hydrate the muscle cells.  This will create a fuller and bigger appearance to the muscle.  Over 90% of the creatine in the body is stored in muscle tissue.  Minor amounts may also be present in the brain, heart and the testes in males. Approximately 120 grams are stored in the typical adult.  The average persons daily requirement of creatine is approximately 2 grams.  There is one fact that you must keep in mind.  If you have been taking creatine for a few months and suddenly stop taking it, the cell expansion effects will be lost as well as the water gain.  However, you will not lose the muscle that you have gotten through hard work.  Do not be confused about this substance building big muscles.  It helps your muscles build themselves better and stronger when you put in some effort and hard work.</p>
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		<title>What to Eat to Build Muscle Quick</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caleb Lee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When people start working out and want to build muscle quick, while losing fat, most already know they have to eat healthy.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When people start working out and want to build muscle quick, while losing fat, most already know they have to eat healthy.<span id="more-680"></span></p>
<p>However, what really does eating healthy mean?</p>
<p>You can basically stay eating the same way you are, but just upgraded a little.  It won&#8217;t cost any different.  It&#8217;s like you&#8217;re just switching brands of soda.  Same price for different flavors&#8230;.</p>
<p>Make sure you are getting enough of every nutrient needed.  Eating only salads is healthy, and you might see some weight loss.  However, this green diet will make you sick and weak down the road&#8230;</p>
<p>3 Main nutrients you need to eat healthy, build muscle and lose weight are proteins, carbohydrates, and the natural grown garden items.</p>
<p>For the muscle building, protein is a fundamental nutrient to build muscle quick.  Protein will give your muscle strength and durability, creating solid muscle.  Having a good intake of protein everyday will also help with reducing your muscle healing time letting your body build muscle quick.  Good, healthy sources of protein consist of the regular chicken, fish, and also lean red meat.  Eggs are also good sources of protein, including the yolk, which is good in protein along with vitamins.  The most beneficial would be salmon, containing high amounts of protein with a good amount of Omega-3 fatty acids and high amounts of Vitamin D.</p>
<p>Carbohydrates are the fuel source of your body for energy.  Your body will work off these until it needs more and moves to your body fat.  The idea of eating less carbs to burn fat right away is bad news.  Eating carbs will delay the pain until after you have a good full body workout in.  Eating these will prevent the aches and burning until after the workout.</p>
<p>Bread is the most common carbohydrate, but there are many different others.  Do not go for the sugary, high processed foods for your carb intake.  Oats, cereal, pasta, and yogurt are all different types of foods that are good sources of carbohydrates.  If you ate something for a carbohydrate boost, you would cut down on your recovery time.</p>
<p>Home grown vegetables and fruits contain vitamins, fiber, and minerals that all help in rebuilding and preventing sickness by building up your immune system.</p>
<p>Basically, you want to eat foods that are good sources of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, fiber, and minerals to help your body recover, help build muscle quick, and also lose fat naturally.</p>
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See the expert&#8217;s website for more on how to <a href="http://www.doubleyourgains.com">build muscle</a>, <a href="http://www.doubleyourgains.com">burn fat</a> and to get more free reports.</p>
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		<title>Whey Protein Information</title>
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		<dc:creator>Travis Killian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to fuel life, our body needs a constant supply of three major macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats, and protein.  Carbohydrates and fats help to supply our bodies mostly with energy.  Protein however is a bit different.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In order to fuel life, our body needs a constant supply of three major macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats, and protein.  Carbohydrates and fats help to supply our bodies mostly with energy.  Protein however is a bit different.<span id="more-725"></span></p>
<p>Proteins are distinct from other macronutrients because it is composed of little chains of nitrogen that contains subunits called amino acids.  These are important to the body because they are a primary source of dietary nitrogen which is an essential element.  Amino acids also serve a huge role in building muscle.</p>
<p>It is clear that protein plays a greater role in building muscle than the other macronutrients, so if you are building a better physique, do not neglect it. Whey protein is a form of protein that digests very quickly, usually within 30 minutes, and it also contains all of your essential amino acids.  It is especially important when you workout.</p>
<p>Why is it important to take whey protein after you workout?  After you workout, your body is highly sensitive to insulin.  Insulin helps to shuttle macronutrients to your muscles instead of fat cells.  This sensitivity declines within an hour or two after you workout.</p>
<p>When insulin is released, triggered by a simple carbohydrate drink or meal, you should then drink whey protein.  Whey protein will get to your muscles very quickly and immediately begin to repair the damage.  This means that you can recover faster, and get results more quickly.</p>
<p>So, how safe is whey protein?  Unlike most supplements, there is little supporting evidence that suggests that whey protein is bad for you.  In fact, there have only been positive benefits such as a better immune system and muscle recovery.  Whey protein is also natural as it is found in milk, so if whey is bad then milk is bad as well.</p>
<p>You want to make sure that you take whey protein especially after you workout and wake up.  Your body is highly sensitive during these times and the fast absorption of whey protein will be fully utilized. You can take it at other times during the day, but don&#8217;t let whey protein take the place of natural foods.</p>
<p>For the other times of the day, just stick to your basic meats and dairy products for protein.  There is no need to rely heavily on supplementation to get you results.  Remember that only proper diet and training program will get you there, but supplements can help.</p>
<p>If you aren&#8217;t already using whey protein, look into it right away.  You can get 5lb for under 30$ and that will last you at least a month.  You can afford to invest in your body.   It doesn&#8217;t get any better than looking and feeling great.</p>
<p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br />
Travis is a fitness model and is very enthusiastic in regards to exercise and health. His fitness blog gives <a href="http://www.blogbytravis.com">Exercise Advice</a> as well as information on how to <a href="http://blogbytravis.com/?p=7">Build Muscle Mass</a></p>
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		<title>Learning About Some Weight Gain Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noel Lillis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learning About Some Weight gain points When it comes to weight, most people say that their  job is keeping it off. But there are a bunch of people out there who want to gain weight and muscle fast and  they have a heap of problems doing just that. This typically applies to men who are trying to gain weight and muscle  fast as well, or to any gender who is considered  under weight. Some people have a deal of trouble gaining weight and muscle fast and keeping it on. These  people in general will search out all of the weight improvement hints that they can get.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learning About Some Weight gain points When it comes to weight, most people say that their  job is keeping it off. But there are a bunch of people out there who want to gain weight and muscle fast and  they have a heap of problems doing just that. <span id="more-750"></span></p>
<p>This typically applies to men who are trying to gain weight and muscle  fast as well, or to any gender who is considered  under weight. Some people have a deal of trouble gaining weight and muscle fast and keeping it on. These  people in general will search out all of the weight improvement hints that they can get.</p>
<p>A bunch of people think that putting on weight and muscle fast is not an issue at all but that is not so true for everyone out there. There are amazingly enough  a group of people  who  need to increase weight and muscle fast and just cannot do it. No matter how hard they try, no matter how much they eat or how often, they just cannot gain any weight or muscle fast. For these  people, good weight gain advice is something that they  so urgently seek out. What works well for one person may not work all that well for another so it is really just a process of trial and error when it comes to weight gain solutions.</p>
<p>Finding Great Help. When it comes to the healthiest of the weight gain points, it is probably a good idea to start by speaking with your family doctor. You certainly do not want to do  anything that is going to harm you in any way, shape, or form so it is essential to make sure that you are  working by the rules. Make sure that any of the weight increase suggestions you try out are going to be ones that are  stringently healthy. Never try any  weight increase hints that are unhealthy because you will be doing yourself more harm than good in the long run.</p>
<p>Hard Work and Eating Right to Build Muscle Fast . There is not a quick and easy way to gain weight and  muscle fast, but there are some ways to gain weight and build muscle faster than if a plan is not followed. To  gain weight and building muscle fast includes following a  healthy nutritional plan which may or may not include supplements depending on the individual.  This plan  should include plenty of protein which is the building block of muscle tissue. This is normally where  supplements will come in, giving the individual enough protein without the fats that come with eating meats and other sources of protein.</p>
<p>Work Outs In addition to eating right,to put on weight and building  muscle fast takes a combination of tough weight lifting  procedures and taking enough rest in between exercising.   For those who are on a more elevated weight lifting  program, the exercises are usually directed to specific  body areas, such as lifting back and biceps on one day, chest and triceps on another day, legs and shoulders on the third day and then repeating.  There are those who may separate out the exercises even more to target specifically weak areas to increase weight and build muscle fast.</p>
<p>Rest between workouts is very important as well, not only giving certain muscles time to rest and repair between days of working out, but also getting enough sleep at night.Weight and  Muscles cannot be built quickly if they are not given time during deep sleep to repair.  If not  enough rest is received, then instead of gaining weight  and building muscle fast, the body will start to feel  fatigued, get weaker during each workout and will eventually lead to injuries.</p>
<p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br />
Ben needed to change himself, his body&#8230;ALL 120 lbs of it felt insecure, weak, He badly wanted to put some muscle onto his thin frame. Then one day he snapped. NO MORE.He resolved to do something about his physique.Learn how he was able to build muscle and gain weight in just 24 minutes a day .He got his inspiration <a href="http://gainweightandmusclefast.com">HERE</a> and this is where he found his <a href="http://swans2.seannal.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=UWSN">SOLUTION</a></p>
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		<title>Gaining Muscle Mass Guide For Hardgainers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M Dale</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many oridinary men and women that regularly attend a gymnasium in order to add lean body size. They struggle for a much better physique but all too seldom they do not achieve their goals.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many ordinary men and women that regularly attend a gymnasium in order to add lean body size. They struggle for a much better physique but all too seldom they do not achieve their goals. As the months pass by they become increasingly discouraged with their absence of muscle mass increase.<span id="more-521"></span></p>
<p>This can be a regular problem for anyone expessing a desire to improve their body shape, which is why many people quit, thinking that they are by some means unable to add body mass.</p>
<p>So why does this occur to so many people and what can you do to resolve it?</p>
<p>From my knowledge, those of us who do not make good muscle gains in the gym make the same mistakes time after time.</p>
<p>Read on below to see if you are making these everyday mistakes, with solutions for every problem.</p>
<p><strong>Hardgainers opt for the wrong body building workouts to reach their aims, often following expert bodybuilding programs from books and magazines.</strong></p>
<p>This is no use for the typical guy or girl, and in particular for hardgainers.</p>
<p>In order to increase muscle mass you should train for around 45 mins with heavy weights, doing 2-3 sets per exercise. Keep your sets at between 8-15 sets per weight training session.</p>
<p>There is no benefit doing 20 or more sets and sacrificing many hours at the gym.</p>
<p><strong>Doing the same bodybuilding training routine week after week, even though they have not made any obvious <a title="Go to adding muscle mass website" href="http://www.addingmusclemass.com">muscle mass gains.</a></strong></p>
<p>In order to encourage muscle growth you must change your workout every 8-12 weeks. Our body&#8217;s have a kind of muscle memory so it quickly gets used to the same weight workout you repeat each week.</p>
<p>You must shock your muscles by altering your body building workouts routinely.</p>
<p><strong>Not having days off from weight training.</strong></p>
<p>I take 1 week off half way through every weight training program.</p>
<p>This gives my muscles time off to recuperate and revitalize.  In the past, before I took regular time off I often experienced muscle strains and tendon injuries.</p>
<p>An additional advantage is that I often experience increased strength after I&#8217;ve taken a week off.</p>
<p><strong>Bodybuilding training on successive days.</strong></p>
<p>Doing body building programs that involve using heavy weights places a lot of tension on your muscles. It can even take up to 24 hours to re-establish your glycogen energy reserves. Therefore, try to train no more than 2 consecutive days. This will ensure your body can re-nourish itself, resulting in optimal energy when you train at the gym.</p>
<p><strong>You depend on bodybuilding supplements to compensate for a incorrect diet.</strong></p>
<p>Many muscle building supplements are not anything more than high priced marketing gimmicks. They drain your bank account of hard earned cash and do nothing to build lean muscle. Even if you spend $75 a week on bodybuilding supplements, it will make no more than 10% difference to your lean muscle mass gains.</p>
<p>All workout programs should be prepared around a stable dietary plan.</p>
<p>You have got to make certain that you feed your muscles with the nutrients it requires in order to develop solid body mass.</p>
<p><strong>Summary</strong></p>
<p>In order to increase muscle faster than you have ever achieved previously, you must forget the traditional body building methods that you have picked up in the past from pro body builders in muscle magazines.</p>
<p>Slow gainers in particular should adjust their muscle building training routines and stop repeating the common mistakes I&#8217;ve mentioned above. Do this and could see some amazing results!</p>
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