Saturday, May 2, 2009

Goin Back To 1997

I found an old Muscle Media magazine from 1997 and figured I would share some of the information from 12 years a go.

pg. 30 - If your urine is yellow or dark yellow you are not drinking enough water. Urine should be almost clear.

pg. 30 - Talking about creating being safe, 12 years later, still rings true, safe and effective. However, make sure you do not have any pre-existing medical problems. You also need to stay hydrated while on creatine.

pg. 31 - Talking about using growth hormone. We still do not have the evidence to support wide spread use, but more and more people are choosing to take it. Even stars in the movies are using it to shred and get into top shape. Will it be on the shelves soon?

*This magazine was published by EAS, still around today, still putting out great products.

The form of the exercises in the magazine have not changed. The routines are basically the same. They talk about using different workouts from time to time, to keep the body guessing and responding. Cardio is the same. Water intake, protein intake, using complex carbs, using vitamins and minerals, using free weights or machines, the message is still the same.

The message from the 1920's, 60's, 80's, 90's and even in 2009 keeps getting lost. You have to control what you put in your mouth. You have to work hard and keep working hard to get the extra fat off and build lean muscle mass. You need to drink pure water and keep the urine as clear as you can, not yellow. You have to eat good food to be successful in weight loss or lean muscle gain. You should be exercising daily to some degree.

Why have we not gotten the message? We probably got it, just ignored it and refused to believe that effort begets results.

It is hard, never will be easy, but there is a good news message here. Once you get there, it is easier to maintain it. The first time you climb a mountain, you have no idea what you will need to do it. The same goes with changing your body. Trial and error, success and failure, you learn, you adapt and you make it! Fight! Get on with life! Have fun!

If you can't do it alone, call me! We'll do it together.

Alvin

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