I wanted to let you know that I'm trying a couple of new supplements. One is a human growth hormone drop and the other is a testosterone creme. I'm really going to hit the gym hard and watch what I eat.

I want to give these the best chance possible to put on some mass and cut some fat. That's the plan, at least. For now, I'll just say that in about 3-4 weeks, I'll tell you my results.

HGH Drops

Testosterone Creme

As you know, I have a bittersweet relationship with supplements. I've tried nearly everything over the years and have found that only a few work consistently (creatine, whey protein, some aminos). I certainly hope these work as promised. I'm going in with an open mind.

We'll see what happens. Stay tuned.

I just received this update from my partners over at Prograde. Trust me, you want to read it.

I've got their permission to share it with you word for word.

From the Desk of Jayson Hunter:

Simply put, if you're looking to flatten your belly you definitely want to be planning your meals.

Fail to plan, plan to fail. Sorry, but it's true.

And yes, that means you want to plan what you're going to eat a week in advance.

Ummm, yes again, that takes WORK.

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Seriously, I really have.

I've got a 90 Day Meal Plan that outlines in simple language exactly what you need to eat and when.

And I've also got shopping lists and weekly planners for you as well.

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Here's how I answered the question on Yahoo! Answers:

Question:
Hey.. I'm a 5'11 approx 190lb guy.. I wanna pack on some weight really badly because I'm thin and approaching feminine looking. Problem is that I have a very fast metabolism and nothing I do seems to add weight. I even found a term for it. Hardgainer. So, how do I overcome this? I work a full time job and have school.. so I really don't have time to just pig out all day long. I'm single.. no gf to cook tons of meas for me.. I can cookfor myself, but I don't know what's best for gaining weight. I know to stay away from junk food.. I never touch fast food. Any suggestions for me? Oh, I've tried those weight gain shakes from the health stores.. spent a fortune on that stuff and never gained a pound. This is really frustrating because i wanna start working out hardcore, but without anything to build off of what's the point?

Answer:
Your last line tells me you don't understand how to build muscle. It's all about synergy – if you lift heavy but don't eat right, then you will gain nothing. Same if you eat a lot and don't work out (well, except with this "method" you will get fat and turn into "skinny fat guy" or "fat skinny guy").

You need to approach gaining weight (i.e., building muscle) from 3 angles:

• Eat right
  
• Train right
  
• Recover right
  

Attitude is the glue that sticks it all together.

Eat 6 to 8 times a day, concentrating on protein-rich sources like eggs, beef, milk, fish, pork, and chicken. Also eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Don't forget water!

Weight gain powders don't work well. Some people make gains, but these are the exceptions. They would have gained even without the supplementation.

Try a meal replacement powder mixed with whole milk like MetRx. Don't replace a meal, though, add it in.

Train 3 times a week. Do "limbs" one workout and "torso" the next workout. Stick to compound movements like squats, deadlifts, bench presses, overhead presses and rows. 6 to 8 reps for 1-3 sets, starting at 1 set and building to 3. Try to add weight every workout.

Get plenty of sleep, at least 7 hours a night. Try for 8 or 9; you're better off. If you cannot get 8 or 9, take a nap in the middle of the day.

Keep a positive attitude. It makes all the difference. I know it's difficult to stay positive; I used to be 120 pounds and couldn't gain an ounce. Then I figured it all out and put on 60 pounds in less than a year. Success came from simply following the program above and by staying positive about it all.

Best of luck. I know you can do this!

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Okay, the title of this post may be a little misleading, as weight loss, especially healthy weight loss, really is fat loss and to lose fat effectively, you have to exercise. But the types of food you eat can make all the difference in your success.

In short, eat more protein!