Recent content by PSU

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    I'm asking alot - so how about this one - Does Atkin's Diet work? Is it ok?

    SociallyChallenged pretty much covered my experience. As a bodybuilder, I liked using Atkins for competitions. However, post competition weight gain was severe. At age 19, I went from 185 to the 210+ range in just a matter of days post competition. In other words, the "whiplash" effect after...
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    belt recommendations

    I too vote for Inzer as their products seem to last vastly longer than competing brands. HouseOfPain has a good selection: http://www.houseofpain3.com/pr...e73893481b213fd4dd044f I absolutely love the Inzer True Black Wrist Wraps (so much better than wraps from local sports shops)...
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    How do you feel about drinking?

    Alcohol is a fantastic source of fat producing excess calories: "Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are the types of nutrients that contain calories and thus are the main energy sources for your body. The amount of energy in each varies: Proteins and carbohydrates have about 4 calories a gram...
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    Exercise n00b

    How heavy are you? Running is not always a good choice if you are currently obese. Your knees would do much better on an elliptical machine or other low impact device, at least to start. You might also consider lifting weights to maintain your muscle mass. Losing muscle mass along with fat...
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    Having strange "spasm" feeling in my chest ...

    Golf is not relaxing if you are not used to the swinging motion. I did an 18 hole round last year only to find that I had flexed my front deltoids so much that I had cramps/spasms for two days and a niggling tightness for four weeks. According my doctor, my rotator cuff was turned in an odd...
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    Niacin (Vitamin B3) Nasty Flush/Rash

    My multivitamin (ProSource MegaMax) recently reformulated with "higher end B vitamins." Unfortunately, the B3 is now pure Niacin. Apparently, pure Niacin can cause a major allergic reaction. My reaction was somewhat minor with rashes dotted along my arms, neck and legs. I also had a...