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Have you spoken to a doctor? When people have health/body problems that should be the first place you go. Take the advice Johny gave and schedule an appointment to get it checked out, dont start...

None of them. IMO, they do nothing but remove water from the area they are applied, they are not going to "burn" fat.

http://www.nutritiondata.com/index.html

Wow, wow, wow, this thread was awesome guys. Just awesome. Civil discussion, great points on both sides. I have been buried at work or I would have attempted to participate in this thread.

I...

I have read many an article that states exactly what Melkor laid out. They always have a few key points:

-Maintain a diet that has very low GI to increase your insulin sensitivity.
-Create a...

There is some interesting info on this page on digestion of raw vs cooked starches. They specifically mention oats, so do a search for them. It seems you can still digest them, not as well, but there...

Read this:

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/magazine03/sodium.htm

In all seriousness, if you have ever had any (even minor) heart problems, before taking any stimulant you should talk to your doctor. Explain to the doc what you want to do and at least evaluate the...

You are aware that normally healthy people, with heart conditions die from this stuff? I know people on these boards will say its safe and all, but they do not have heart conditions, even minor...

Agreed.

Not quite sure where your gettiong your GI info from, but most of the site I reference have sweet potatos at 50-55. Thats pretty low, not to mention they have a very nice nutritional break down.
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cheers! Eat them veggies!

Natty = Natural

There are many brands, should just have one or two ingrediants: peanuts/salt. some have no salt added.

Personally I do not buy into most of Mercola's ideas/logic. Note I said that is my opinion. I think you can do internet searchs and find people telling you M&Ms are the best source for "healthy"...

Sweet potatos, and to think a few months ago I thought I hated them. Damn those childhood memories.

Second place would go to oatmeal with some whey mixed in.

Sounds like you are doing fine. If you have never lifted before this is quite "normal" as gaining strength is partly muscle growth, technique, leverage, and so forth. Keep at it. Get worried if...

I have to say I was one of the naysayers, but I have to commend you on sticking to your guns and seeing this through. Very nice job indeed. I am glad you got the results you were hoping for and...

Baked tostitoes are much better for you as a snack. They have two ingredients: Corn and salt. 20 of them are 110 calories.

The baked doritoes I consider to be less healthy for you, not total...

I know Alan does not agree with everything these guys present, but here is some solid reasoning for why people think they should take dex/malto after a workout. Please note this has some...