Militant Fat Loss Tricks: Legal And Illegal Methods

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Militant Fat Loss Tricks: Legal And Illegal Methods
Many people out there are probably on top of their game and are almost at their ideal summer physique. This article is not intended for this group.



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by Jonathan Deprospo Jun 23, 2003
So, now its summer time and everyone is looking to show off their bodies, but is your body yet ready to be shown off? Many people out there are probably on top of their game and are almost at their ideal "summer" physique. This article is not intended for this group, but for the group of people who got a little too carried away with their bulking phase and are now trying to drastically loose fat as fast as possible without loosing their hard earned muscle tissue. In this article I am going to discuss what I feel are some very good "natural" pharmaceuticals, and how to properly apply them to drastically accelerate your fat loss diet. Now before I get natural bodybuilders yelling at me for saying that being natural entitles NO pharmaceuticals, these are what I feel to be natural, and also I would consider these non-natural if you were to compete using them. This is an article for people looking to get lean for the summer, not for a tested competition.

Anything I mention in this article will not be worth a damn if your diet is not properly in order, and your calories while dieting with these tricks should probably be even lower than a normal fat loss diet. I won't discuss nutritional practices in this article due to the fact that if you are willing to try some methods I discuss in this article your diet should already be on point as it is. The one thing I do recommend is to keep your protein intake at around 2g per pound of bodyweight, and your calories decently low.

They should be in the range of 12 calories per pound of bodyweight, although they could be adjusted upward or downward depending on your metabolism and training/cardio regimen. This is as far as I will dive into the nutritional aspects due to the fact that this isn't a nutritional fat loss article but more of an article discussing pharmaceutical tricks to aid your metabolism and fat loss efforts.

So lets get down to the main aspects of this article. I'm going to break up the content into three groups.
Glucose disposal agents
Metabolic Stimulators
Anti-Estrogen's
This may be extended into a 2 part series where I will discuss some of the non-natural aspects of dieting, but like I said that would be for a different article.

Glucose Disposal Agents ///
Glucose disposal agents do not play a direct role in fat loss, but act as an awesome aid in a fat loss diet. Many have probably heard or used some of the OTC (over the counter) glucose disposal agents such as, vanadyl sulfate with chromium, and ALA. Yes, these are all pretty decent glucose disposal agents due to the fact that they mimic and support the effects of insulin in the body, but they are not the best. My personal favorite is Glucophage, or by the trade name Metformin.

This drug heightens the body's sensitivity to insulin, and is currently used to treat type 2 diabetes. For fat loss purposes Metformin is used in ketogenic diets to rapidly drop blood sugar to quickly induce ketosis. For a mixed ratio diet, Metformin would be used with carb meals insuring that the carbohydrates go to muscle tissue over fat, this is a great addition to a high sugar post workout meal.

Additionally, due to the fact that it controls insulin levels in the body, it also greatly reduces hunger in between meals. Metformin is very beneficial in that it heightens insulin sensitivity, which is very good due to the fact that most Americans are insulin insensitive. This over production of insulin which insulin insensitivity causes can lead to weight gain and also various other health problems. Now, the best way to use Metformin would be to take 2000-3000mg divided up with meals. On a moderate carb diet, you could split up the dose and take it only with your carb meals.

If you follow a CKD (cyclic ketogenic diet) type diet, the best way to use it would be with your weekend carb up, which would follow the same schedule as above. Metformin is not needed during the week, but if you like the appetite suppressing effects that it gives you, you can also use it during the week. Another thing you can do on a CKD is to have a small amount of fast acting carbs (around 40-50g) after your workout with Metformin. This will not cause you to drop out of ketosis due to the fact that the Metformin will quickly shuttle the carbohydrates into the muscle cells while still running on ketones.

Metabolic Stimulaters ///
This is a given, I mean really, who uses a fat loss diet with out incorporating a thermo like ECA? Not too many people do, with all the fat loss ECA stacks on the market these days. Now don't get me wrong I think ECA is very good for fat loss, but the "optimal" fat loss combo would have to be T-3 (mostly known as Cytomel and Cynomel) and Clenbuterol. Yes, these two drugs are illegal, but not too hard to find with a little research. T-3 is a great drug whether you are natural or not, you just have to adjust your dosage accordingly and also supplement your diet with high levels of protein.

Don't get me wrong, this drug is extremely powerful, I mean its straight thyroid (you can feel it pretty quickly) and also dangerous when not used correctly, let me repeat that, very dangerous! T-3 greatly enhances your metabolic rate which slows down as your body fat and calories get lower, which means you don't have to drop calories extremely low towards the end of your diet. It also works synergistically with Clenbuterol, and keeps the effect of the drug longer.

Everyone thinks that you have to be on gear to use T-3 due to the "wasting effects", this is bunk. If you use a suitable dosage which (for a natural) would be somewhere between 50mcg-100mcg in divided dosages, and someone on gear could use upwards of 150mcg or more depending on bodyweight.

On T-3 you CANNOT develop the more is better mentality due to the fact that number one, you will burn up all your muscle tissue, and number two, you could potentially screw up your metabolism for the rest of your life, I think number two catches peoples attention. Also every one talks about the "T-3 crash" when you discontinue using it, this is also false due to the fact that most of the people who talk about this normally go back to a bulking diet after the finish, of course your going to gain fat back if you do that!

The best way to come off would be to taper down and when coming of (due to the sluggishness of your metabolism) resume you diet plan for 4-6 weeks after, then start to slowly add calories back in until you are at your normal level. To cycle T-3, I would start with 25mg for the first week, 50mcg the second, 75mcg the third, (you could go up to 100mcg if you feel your body needs it) then stay at that dose for 2 weeks, then taper down by 25mcg per week until you are off. Again this is a dangerous drug when not used correctly, and you have to know your body very well (diet wise) to avoid muscle loss, which could occur.

Clenbuterol is similar to the effects of Ephedrine, but I feel they are much better and also it is less harsh (side effects). The proper way to use this is 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off (ECA would be used on the off weeks). Dosages range from 60mcg per day to 180mcg per day, but again this is very individual due to the fact that people experience side effects at different dosages. Clenbuterol's effects are very profound on body composition, users commonly report overall fat loss and a hardening to the physique very quickly. I feel this drug works very well in two-week intervals. Again like T-3, I would start off at 60mcg per day and taper up by 20mcg per day until you are at your desired dosage, I really don't feel you have to taper off of this drug, but some do. Also if you are not a first time user you can start off at the dosage you normally use and run that through out, but if not taper up to find out the effects it has on your body.

Also, take your daily dosages before 3-4 due to the fact that it could cause some insomnia in some people when taken later. Another drug I would use (only on the weeks with the Clen) is Yohimbine HCL. This enhances the overall effects of Clen and T-3 by allowing the effects to last longer, and it also suppresses your appetite very well. The only downside to Yohimbine is that it is an anti diuretic and will make you hold some water while using it, but I feel it is worth it. Dosages are usually around 2-3 5mg tabs spread out with the Clen.

Anti-Estrogens ///
Most people have heard of Anti-E's due to their role in a person's steroid cycle. Anti-Estrogens are used to prevent gynocomastia (the formation of breast tissue) from steroids that aromatize and also reduce water retention. However, Anti-Estrogens can be also used for a host of other reasons, and in our case, fat loss. Estrogen is a "fattening" hormone, and if it is kept in check while dieting you can receive a hard look without even using anabolic steroids. If you don't believe me, notice the body fat gain when a girl starts using birth control, this is caused by the increase in estrogen levels.

The best drugs for this effect would be Nolvadex (if you are not using anabolic drugs), or the much more powerful (but also very expensive)Arimidex and Femara. Dosages of Nolvadex are usually between 20mg and 40mg a day, Arimidex is usually 1/2mg to 1mg a day, and for Femara, one 2.5mg tab could be used ED or EOD. These could all be used by them self but you could stack Nolvadex with Arimidex or Femara due to the fact that Nolvadex and Arimidex both effect estrogen in the body differently.

These are very good for the natural dieter due to the fact that they will give you a hard (steroid) look, and they will also allow you to retain more muscle mass while dieting. For someone using Anabolic drugs during a fat loss cycle, they should be used regardless because of steroids aromatizing into estrogen, and also they will keep water down and give you a "dry" look.

So here they are, but how would you combine them for the best results? Lets put together a theoretical cycle using only the drugs mentioned in the article for someone who has used them before, for someone that has not, just taper like stated in the article.

Week 1-2
20mg of Nolvadex
60mcg of Clenbuterol upon wakening
50mcg of Cytomel
1 tab of Yohimbine around 30min after the Clen
25mcg of Cytomel
60mcg of Clenbuterol before 2-4 p.m.
1 tab of Yohimbine around 30min after the Clen
2000mg of Metformin spread through out the day
Weeks 3-4
Same as the previous weeks, but switch the Clen with ECA, if you want to you can also increase the Nolvadex to 40mg a day.
Weeks 5-6
Drop the ECA and the Yohimbine, and taper down the dosage of T-3 by 25mcg each week, you can keep the Metformin the same or drop it if you want.
Weeks 7-10
Stay off all the drugs and keep your calories the same or slightly increase your carb intake (if you are on low carbs) to aid in your metabolism. During these weeks your metabolism will be sluggish, so watch your diet and keep up with your cardio, the diet isn't over yet.

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Re: Militant Fat Loss Tricks: Legal And Illegal Methods

Militant Fat Loss Tricks: Legal & Illegal Methods - Part 1 was an article I wrote sometime last year, and I received many positive responses through e-mail on my theories for dieting. At the end of the first article I stated that I would write a second half to that article with about 4-5 more compounds that work very well when trying to achieve very low body fat levels. Well after putting it off for a long time it is now here, Militant Fat Loss Tricks: Legal & Illegal Methods - Part 2.

In the first portion of this article, I discussed many of the fat loss staples that are used in the bodybuilding circle. This second half of the article I will go into some of the more unique compounds that are used, but not many people know of.

This article will include the mild anti-catabolic fat burning agent Kynoselen, a very powerful appetite suppressant called Adipex-P also known as Phentermine HCL. The third compound, Zaditen is an antihistamine that works by up regulating the beta-adrenergic receptors, especially the beta-2 receptors. This means that a drug like Clenbuterol can be used for long cycles, up to 12 weeks in length. The last drug that will be discussed is the very powerful and advanced dieting aid, Human Growth Hormone.

Kynoselen ///
Kynoselen is a legal water-based injectable drug which contains a mixture of Heptaminol, AMP (adenosine monophosphate), Vitamin B-12, Sodium Selenite, Magnesium Asparate, and Potassium Asparate. Kynoselen was originally made for veterinary use, but is now very popular with bodybuilders who are looking to improve strength, endurance, fat-loss, and energy.

It has very unique properties and due to its selective mixture it will provide the user with a wide variety of benefits, such as anti-catabolic effects, an increase in appetite and energy, and also vascularity. The results that one will see with Kynoselen are mild, but because it is legal to possess, and is also inexpensive to use, many natural and enhanced bodybuilders find it useful.

A typical dose for Kynoselen is 1 ml per week for every 25lbs. of body mass, this equates to 8 ml on a weekly basis. This is a high amount to start out using, and one should defiantly start out gradually (1 ml every other day) and work their way up to a respectable dose (2 ml every other day) over the course of 2-4 weeks.

Adipex-P (Phentermine HCL) ///
Adipex-P, also known as phentermine hydrochloride is an amphetamine derivative used to suppress appetite while on a diet. Not too long ago this drug was included in the very popular weight loss stack known as Fen-Phen, that was later taken off the market. Phentermine is still widely available in the U.S. and is prescribed to obese patients for short term cycles of 3-4 weeks.

It is a schedule IV medication due to the addicting side effects of the drug, and also the tendency to overuse it. The drug's main benefit is for appetite suppression (which it does extremely well) by taking a typical dose of 18.75 mg (½ of a tab) to 37.5 mg before your first meal in the morning.

Adipex-P also acts as a powerful stimulant and comes with the usual side-effects including, over stimulation, restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, headache, increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, dry mouth, etc. Adipex-P should be used cautiously starting with a small dose and gradually working up to a full tablet at the most. This drug should also only be used for 4-6 weeks, with an equal amount of time off.

Zaditen (Ketotifen) ///
Ketotifen is currently used as an antihistamine, which works to alleviate allergy symptoms. Now, what does this mean to a bodybuilder who is trying to reduce body fat? Ketotifen has a second unique mechanism of action by its powerful effect to up regulate the body's beta-adrenergenic receptors, primarily the beta-2 receptors.

This unique property makes it an extremely effective compound to use when combined with clenbuterol. When using clenbuterol the body's beta-2-adrenergic receptors down regulate very quickly only making clenbuterol a useful fat burner for two week cycles. When implementing a drug like ketotifen the rules are broken, allowing bodybuilders to use clenbuterol for cycles of twelve weeks or longer.

A normal dosage for ketotifen is usually 2-3 mg per day (two to three 1 mg tablets) to prevent the usual down regulation that is often seen with the use of clenbuterol. Some side-effects may occur with the use of ketotifen due to the drugs antihistamine properties. These include, appetite stimulation, weight gain, and drowsiness. But these are usually not seen often with the usual dose of 2-3mg per day used by bodybuilders.

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) ///
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is becoming a very popular drug in the bodybuilding world due to the wide array of benefits that are associated with HGH. Growth hormone is an excellent drug to incorporate in any situation such as bulking, cutting, and also with post-cycle therapy. The use of GH in moderate doses causes increases in skeletal muscle tissue rather than size, and when combined with anabolic steroids muscle size can increase drastically, due to the synergy (growth hormone increasing cell number, steroids increasing cell size) by combining the two.

When using GH, the transport of amino acids is also increased, along with the rate in which protein is synthesized through out the body. These two features make it a valuable drug to use when trying to accumulate muscle size, but there are many unique benefits in a dieting situation. For fat burning purposes GH stimulates triglyceride hydrolysis in adipose tissue.

The rate in which glucose is converted in the liver is also increased drastically, however this usually causes insulin resistance by blocking the hormone insulin (this is the reason why bodybuilders use insulin in conjunction with GH) in specific cells. Growth hormone also allows fats to be used as a primary energy source adding to further body fat reduction. With all of these positive factors combined, GH seems to be the ideal drug to use for any bodybuilding goals.

With growth hormone many users will be very impressed with the effects on their body, while others will not be impressed with the drug. The main reason for this is the cost of the drug and the dose/duration the bodybuilder is willing to use. Using HGH also requires the use of other drugs such as thyroid, insulin, and androgens.

When the level of growth hormone in your body becomes elevated it suppresses your body's natural level of thyroid and insulin, so most bodybuilders will supplement these two drugs into their program to put their bodies in a highly anabolic environment. Anabolic/Androgenic steroids are also required while using growth hormone to acquire the full effect of GH.

The use of steroids will increase muscle cell size, while the use of GH will increase the number of cells, causing a synergistic effect. The highly anabolic combination of HGH, androgenic/anabolic steroids, insulin, and thyroid with provide bodybuilders with the greatest gains possible.

If you are looking to use GH for fat burning purposes the duration can be shorter than what is normally recommended. For dramatic gains in lean muscle tissue, a growth hormone must be used for long durations with the proper combination of anabolic/androgenic steroids, insulin, and also thyroid. The ideal dose for GH would be 4i.u. - 8i.u. everyday, but of course bodybuilders have been known to use 16i.u. daily and upward of this compound.

The typical dosing for GH would be to use half of your daily dose upon wakening, and the other half before you go to bed. The ideal length for a HGH cycle would be for around 4-6 months, or basically for as long as one can afford to use the hormone.

Another cycling approach for using GH is by using higher amounts for 30 day periods. This method only really holds true for the fat burning effect of the drug, and you will not be able to see the full benefits of GH. The best approach is to use it for long periods of time, at a moderate dose.

Conclusion
This article outlines four more very effective fat loss drugs that will help you in a variety of ways to meet your bodybuilding goals. These can effectively be combined with the list of drugs from my previous article to provide even more drastic effects.

Some of these drugs are very powerful and should only be used by the advanced bodybuilder who is on a competitive level. I recommend to any one that is going to use these drugs to be very aware of the side effects that can arise from using them.