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    Censor (contains CLA)
    Powdered Whey Protein

    I've started working out a lot lately, including some weight work. I'm told these products will do a body good. I've also been taking a B12 tablet (GNC Mega Green) for several months, which has in fact helped my energy level.

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    Whey protein is the most efficient protein per gram you can use, but if you have any issues with dairy products (lactose intolerance), you'll feel it. In that case, you can get ON's Egg Protein powder at GNC, which is also very good.

    I've not heard of the Censor product, though if CLA is what you're looking for, I'd get the ProPerformance Tonalin CLA at GNC.
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    Thanks CO. I used up my massive beaker of Tonalin CLA and was looking for a change-up pitch.

    Regarding the whey of whey.... Do you take this stuff before or after working out? For instance, I'm told that eating protein after a session of weights is the way to go. But I'm a neophyte about this stuff, so advice welcome.

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    Within 20 minutes after lifting, you'll want to eat between 20 and 30 grams of protein, otherwise your body will potentially cannibalize its own muscle proteins, which is obviously counterproductive. This can be a protein shake of whey/egg/soy composition or it can be a protein bar (I'm preferential to Clif's Builder Bars with 20g of soy isolates in each bar...and they taste damn good).

    With the exception of taking six or eight amino acids capsules, I workout on an empty stomach--no food, just water (about a liter). This accomplishes two things; you're not dedicating any energy to the digestion of food (which is the most energy-intensive process your body undertakes) and you're increasing the rate at which you burn existing fat by over 300%.

    This is a good book from which to gain some good diet suggestions and workout techniques.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Casual Observer
    With the exception of taking six or eight amino acids capsules, I workout on an empty stomach--no food, just water (about a liter). This accomplishes two things; you're not dedicating any energy to the digestion of food (which is the most energy-intensive process your body undertakes) and you're increasing the rate at which you burn existing fat by over 300%.

    This is a good book from which to gain some good diet suggestions and workout techniques.
    This is also why a great weight loss suggestion is doing cardio just after waking up. I hit the punching bag.

    I suggest looking into muscle milk. I discovered the Whey GNC brand makes me break out on my sides. I solved this by switching to the Muscle Milk brand. Very good. And if I can take a liberty here with CO, the builder bars are great but your safest bet after a workout is liquid protein.
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    Ingredients Censor - 1000 mg Proprietary Blend of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), GLA (Gamma Linoleic Acid), ALA (Alpha Linoleic Acid), EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), Omega 3-6-9 Blend

    It's not bad, a pretty decent EFA supplement, but I would take Sesamin and fish oil over that any day.
    I would guess your protein is a blend of whey concentrate and isolate. It would probably be best to include 1-2 scoops between your solid meals to boost protein intake. Post workout I recommend 100% whey protein isolate (fastest absorbing whey other than Hydrolyzate), if you want a protien thats going to be slowly released into your system while you sleep, check out Micellar Casein. Be careful with Muscle Milk, the calories can add up fast w/ 18g of fat per serving. You're best to stick with a basic protein like ON 100% Whey or Pro Complex. By the way, GNC isn't the best place in the world to shop for supplements, let me if you want some good reliable online stores.

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    Ingredients Censor - 1000 mg Proprietary Blend of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), GLA (Gamma Linoleic Acid), ALA (Alpha Linoleic Acid), EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), Omega 3-6-9 Blend
    Thanks for the tip. That sounds like good stuff. I need some Omegas to get my HDL count up as it is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alpha_Male
    By the way, GNC isn't the best place in the world to shop for supplements, let me if you want some good reliable online stores.
    This is your heads up. Let me know. I'm at a solid 9% Body Fat right now using a standing scale at the gym every day for one week. The mean came out to 9%... looking to get a little more definition in my abs. And I never thought much about the calorie intake since protein was my biggest concern for so long. The objective has changed and so should the diet. Thanks sir!
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    Personally, I prefer Vitamin Shoppe stores, they have lots of great brands. I see lots of muscle-y guys in there, buying that stuff. There's one in Niles, or try vitaminshoppe.com. I also bought some of that stuff, & vitamins @ great prices: Nutrition Discounters in Villa Park. Too far away, I happened to be in the area @ the time, but their site: nutritiondiscounters.com


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