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Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic Steroids & Their Effects

Anabolic steroids, also known as  anabolic-androgenic steroids, are a synthetic form of the male sex hormone testosterone. When broken down, the terms anabolic means muscle building and the term steroids is the term for a classification of drugs. Although there are some medical benefits by taking anabolic steroids, the synthetic hormone has become a plague within sports due to the performance enhancing benefits when taken in large amounts.

Medical Purposes

Anabolic steroids can be used to treat various medical conditions like testosterone deficiency or delayed puberty. They are also used to help offset side effects of serious diseases like AIDS and Cancer. However, these steroids are strictly monitored by medical professionals and all steps are taken to ensure no abuse or serious side effects occur.

Illegal Usage

Anabolic steroids are illegal to possess for usage or with intent to sell. They are classified as felonies in the United States and those trying to sell these steroids could face up to 5 years in prison under federal law. Those individuals caught using steroids, without intent to sell, could face up to one year in prison. These laws were first put into place in 1990 under the Federal Anabolic Steroid Control Acts.
Additionally, anabolic steroids are illegal in all professional sports and international sports organizations. Unfortunately, this hasn't stopped the problem with steroids abuse from teenagers to adults. 4% of high school students have reportedly abused steroids, according to the CDC. Roughly 1% of American adults have reportedly abused steroids as well.

Do Steroids Work?

There's no doubt that anabolic steroids provide the performance enhancing effects of which they are designed for. Individuals will experience a noticeable gain in muscular size and strength. Athletes become bigger, faster and stronger. However, there are numerous side effects and serious health risks associated with these drugs, which is why they are illegal if not under a legal medical prescription.

Health Risks

Using anabolic steroids has been found to be an addicting drug. Additionally, recent studies have discovered that steroids abuse can lead to abusing other drugs as well. However, these are mild health risks compared to some of the more serious health issues that stem from steroids abuse.

• Hypertension - dangerously high blood pressure
• Cholesterol - increased bad cholesterol (LDL) and decreased good cholesterol (HDL)
• Cancer - increased risk of developing liver, kidney or prostate cancer
• Liver problems like tumors, cysts and the inability to perform optimally
• Circulation and heart problems like heart attacks
• Prevents teenagers from normal growth and development 

 Side Effects

Males who use anabolic steroids may experience the following side effects:

• Enlarged breasts
• Shrunken testicles
• Baldness
• Infertility
• Explosive anger or rage
• Severe Acne
• Severe mood swings from euphoria to depression
• Prostate enlargement

Women may experience the following side effects:

• Severe Acne
• Deeper voice
• Enlarged clitoris
• Increased body hair
• Baldness
• Increased male features
• Severe mood swings from euphoria to depression
• Explosive anger and rage
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Disruption of sexual reproduction

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The Daniel Craig Workout & Diet

Daniel Craig is a highly successful British actor, who is best known for his role as James Bond. Craig first donned the Bond role in 2006 and signed on to portray Bond in several more films including one to be released in late 2012. Although not as popular as the Bond movies, Craig has gone on to have successful roles in other feature films.
To prepare for his role as Bond, in the film Casino Royale, Craig packed on the beef and became the most muscular James Bond of all-time. His physique caught the attention of Bond fans worldwide and his acting earned him a great deal of praise. The successful transformation of his physique caused everyone to ask how he did it.

Craig's Workout Program

Daniel Craig enlisted the services of a highly touted British personal trainer in Simon Waterson, who also served in the British military. Waterson designed a program that would help Craig to put on lean muscle through a method of training known as circuit training.  This is where you perform a group of exercises consecutively, without any rest.
Unfortunately, there has been a great deal of debate over what Craig's specific workout routine was for his role in Casino Royale. There are numerous media outlets and popular health sites that have conflicting information about Craig's workout. Additionally, there are several online sources with inaccurate comments from Daniel Craig.

The Workout Routine

The following routine has been published in several sources including Men's Health magazine.
Monday: Circuit training for 3 sets of 10 reps on each exercise. The routine consisted of the following exercises:

• Clean and press
• weighted knee raise
• weighted step-ups
• pull-ups
• incline push-ups
• dips

Tuesday: Chest and Back workout at 4 sets of 10 reps for the following exercises:

• incline bench press
• pull-ups
• incline flyes
• incline pushups

Wednesday: Leg workout at 4 sets of 10 reps for the following exercises:

• squats
• stiff-leg deadlifts
• leg curls
• weighted lunges

Thursday: Arms and Shoulder workout at 4 sets of 10 reps for the following exercises:

• incline curls
• dips
• lateral raises
• shoulder press

Friday: Repeat of Monday’s circuit training routine
Saturday: Rest day or light cardio and stretching
Sunday: Rest day or light cardio and stretching

There are other sources claiming that Craig's workout was 5 days a week of circuit training and/or adding several other exercises to the program. However, these sources are not as credible as Men's Health magazine. Additionally, some sources claim that Craig finished up his workouts with a session of three different ab exercises.

Daniel Craig's Diet

In addition to a strict workout regimen, Craig was also on a strict diet. However, like the reported workout program, there are numerous variations of Craig's diet. Here's what many sources claimed was Craig's diet:

• Breakfast: A bowl of porridge or 2 poached eggs on brown bread/toast
• Snack -A protein shake with some nuts or fruit
• Lunch- Lean meat or fish with salad & small amount brown rice or a baked potato
• Snack - A protein shake with nuts or yogurt
• Dinner -  Lean meat or fish with dark green leafy vegetables like broccoli or spinach

Craig's diet was allegedly one of low carbs and high protein. It was a healthy blend of lean meats, fruits and vegetables. This is consistent with those who are trying to put on lean muscle and lose body fat. Additionally, Daniel ate 5 small meals throughout the day to improve his metabolism. Craig reportedly fueled up on carbs and protein before and after his workouts.

Supplements Taken

In addition to his strict diet and workout routine, Craig reportedly took the following supplements:

• Creatine - for muscular recovery, strength and size
• Glucosamine - for joint health
• Glutamine - to improve the immune system and aid with muscle recovery
• Whey Protein - for muscle tissue repair and growth

Steroids

Steroids

You do not need steroids to build muscle.

There's a difference of mentality that helps achieve really good results.

On one hand, you have the guy who wants to build huge muscles but doesn't want to wait for it, and doesn't truly appreciate the art of building.

On the other hand, you have the guy who loves the feeling of "pumping iron" and gets a real rush of satisfaction each and every time he or she enters the gym...

The person who enjoys their training, is going to be the person who builds quality muscle the fastest.

The one way to achieve real good results without roids, is to love the workout. That mentality builds muscle!

15 Fat Burning Foods

For people who are interested in building muscle, but want to lose body fat at the same time, without losing their hard earned muscle.
Include these fat burner foods in your diet, and you will be on your way to losing body fat for that flat stomach, or lose body fat to show off those lean muscles you've worked for!

--- 15 Fat Burning Foods --- Cardamom - Helps aid digestion, and is a thermogenic herb which increases the body's metabolism by raising the core temperature. Cardamom is commonly used as a tea.
Green Tea - Green Tea is also another known thermogenic and can also inhibit the absorption of fat.
Cayenne - Inhibits the formation of fatty tissue, acts as an appetite suppressant, increases thermogenics (fat burning). You can use cayenne as a spice in your food.
Grapefruit - The extract found in grapefruit can help break down stored fat. Include Grapefruit in your diet!
Oatmeal - High fibrous foods such as oatmeal helps with weight loss. Oatmeal makes for the perfect breakfast.
Blueberries - Blueberries have high levels of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are antioxidants that can help reduce belly fat.
Apples - Apples can regulate the body's use of sugar. When your blood sugar fluctuates, it increases insulin, and higher insulin levels in turn increases body fat.
Beets - Beets contain betaine, which helps the metabolism of fat cells.
Artichokes - Artichokes are high in fiber. Foods high in dietary fiber can assist in weight loss. Artichokes also strengthens the liver, and the gallbladder.
Broccoli - Foods high in fiber and nutrition in general, like broccoli, should be consumed regularly.
Honey - Honey is a good substitute for sugar. Regular refined sugars draws upon the body's nutrients to be metabolized, leaving the body depleted of nutrients. Honey has a lower GI.
Ginger - Ginger increases the metabolism. The better your metabolism is, the more calories you'll burn.
Garlic - Garlic can be used as an appetite suppressant. Garlic also helps to stimulate the metabolism to help burn more calories and that can lead to fat loss.
Coconut oil - Coconut oil contains MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) and can be used for fat loss.
Cabbage - High in fiber, and contains less calories than the calories required to digest it... leading to more calories burned, than calories consumed, during the consumption of this food. Other foods have this similar effect, and those include most green leafy vegetable such as Kale.