Research on Bodybuilding Supplements

In the past, I've done some digging into the supplement world, specifically bodybuilding supplements. This post might be more scientific and formal than usual but I hope it is clear enough. For the full, more in-depth article, skip to below and/or click read more.

Are these really safe and do what they claim?

To me, most of these supplements are unnecessary and tend to mislead people. They might be beneficial but they also pose risks due to the lack of regulation by the government. Unlike food or pharmaceuticals companies, supplement manufacturers don't have the same strictness in terms of batch testing, clinical studies, and cleanliness. I'm not saying that bodybuilding supplements should be abolished or anything like that; rather, they should be more strictly regulated. More and more people are becoming interested in using supplements and the government and supplement manufacturers should work together to make the most efficient and safe products for consumer use. Consumers shouldn't have to worry about whether the pills or powder they're taking contains growth hormones or heavy metals.  Thanks for your interest and I hope you learn something new. Share it and use it in your work if you'd like but please show me some love and give me credit :) I also encourage you to read some of the works cited.

Spotlight: DreamzstoryTV

DreamzstoryTV, a Youtube channel that gives fitness, workout, and nutrition advice, has risen substantially in popularity among the gaming community. An avid League of Legends player himself, Dreamz offers a unique personality that oozes of fun, humor, and passion that gamers and non-gamers alike can appreciate. Rather than the standard fitness or nutrition guru on Youtube, the young man from France has the ability to be seen as "one of them" to his viewers. He was once overweight and led a sedentary lifestyle but sought to change how he looked and felt.

According to Dreamz, this is his transformation:

Picture from his Reddit Page

His mantra is all about dedication; "every effort counts" whether it is a decision to take the stairs instead of the elevator or eat low-fat cottage cheese instead of junk food. His enthusiasm and motivation are refreshing and it is great to see someone giving back to their community. We need more people like Dreamz to show us that games are fun and all, but it is more important to keep our bodies healthy. Dreamz seems to be a success story, and his channel is no different. We can all work towards our goals and write our own story.

In his own words: "Eat Nerds Get Shredded".

For more about Dreamz, visit his Facebook page

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Paleo Summit Online Event Presentations

Hi everyone, I am back from my break/hiatus. Sorry I've been so busy! But I have been catching the Paleo Summit videos on health, fitness, and nutrition. They've been awesome.

When my friend Sean Croxton at Undergroundwellness announced that he was hosting an 8-day online health summit, I really had no idea what to expect.

But after viewing the presentations of the past several days, I must say that Sean has certainly outdone himself.

Reading through the comments posted in the virtual presentation rooms, many attendees are calling The Paleo Summit the best online health conference ever put together.

Faking Before and After Photos of Fitness Testimonials REVEALED

I'm sure most of us take what fitness/diet advertisements say with a grain of salt. But, you may have looked at the before and after photos of such commercials and thought to yourself, "Man. He/she looks amazing now! Did they really follow this program or what?" Youtube user furiouspete123 sheds some light on what may actually transpire behind-the-scenes for those who are depicted in the remarkable shots in ads.
With Pete's theory, the photo shoot actually begins with the after-photo. The person (actor/actress you might say!) does some intense exercises to accentuate their muscles and blood vessels. Next, he or she gets a quick zap in the tanning bed. Then, after a couple of extra exercises, oil is applied to make his or her body extra shiny. Some good lighting, and (if desired) photo editing, and voila! you've got yourself a great after-photo.
The job isn't done yet. For the before-photo, Pete gorges himself with junk food, soda ("diet pop works better because it has more carbonation") and chocolate milk. He then snaps the photo, just under 5 hours from his after-photo. Pete looks astonishingly different; the transformation is a success. A look at the two photos and we can see that they are certainly misleading. On one side, a sullen and completely out-of-shape man; on the other, a handsome buff.

Hopefully, we'll all be a little more skeptical. Although it's likely that some testimonials are genuine, some are not. It's always best to get more information on the product and the people behind the product. Keep the three C's in mind:

1. Credibility-is the company trustworthy? do they have good ratings?
2. Claims- what do they say their product will do?can they back it up with objective and relative evidence?
3. Common Sense- think about it: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't (true).