rdandrew

Well, a BCAA supplement on it's own is definitely not a "naturally occuring" product. BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, valine) are found in foods with protein. BCAA supps can be helpful for someone interested in preserving/gaining muscle mass.

Update: STS BCAA's ARE vegan. Nice. www.sts-sports.com

Update on Optimum Nutrition BCAA's. They ARE NOT vegan. Slim pickings.....

Update on NOW Brand BCAA's: They ARE NOT vegan. Bummer.

Another update... BCAA's from MRM-USA ARE vegan! www.mrm-usa.com

Dude - I know. What's going on?

Update: Betancourt BCAA Chewies ARE NOT vegan. The leucine is derived from duck feathers.

Are you staying at The Orleans?

Dude - I'm going. I can't wait. Maybe I'll see you around?

Nu-World puts out some Amaranth cereals that have a good amount of protein. Anyone try them? See here: http://www.nuworldamaranth.com/cart/products.asp?grouping_id=2

Yeah - you have to check with the company to see if its vegan. Some are derived from dairy. These brands have a vegan BCAA product: Scivation Xtend NOW Arizona Nutritionals (Blox) Optimum Nutrition

Hey Troy, Do you ever incorporate dynamic warm-ups? They can help to prevent injuries. Just a thought...

Great pics - thanks for posting.

We just posted a good article on soy here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/members/showthread.php?t=10896

We just posted an article on fructose, it may help: http://www.t-nation.com/article/diet_and_nutrition/fructose_wars&cr=dietAndNutrition

Here are some ideas: http://www.straighttothebar.com/2006/10/holding_the_bar_in_the_front_s.html

You are absolutely right. I'm changing gyms in May and will have access to a Hack Squat and regular squat rack. Right now I'm a victim of my gym and it has really nothing to offer as far as weight and exercises in the leg department. But I'm gonna try and change up the routine a little, maybe move to one leg presses, that way I can take some more weight with less reps. Don't forget about barbell hack squats, bulgarian split squats, overhead lunges...... ahhhh, legs.

Dude - nice vid. Do you have an online training/diet log? I would love to see a sample menu for one day. Do you have trouble putting on size? How long have you been training?

OMG - his arms are crazy. Do you think he will beat DJ at the AC? Rob - are you going to the expo? Does vega have a booth?

Congrats to Phil Heath - opening the 2008 season with a win! Flawless physique. Check out the pics at www.flexonline.com

Great pics so far... http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1220/p2150001br4.th.jpg

http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB120122116182915297-lMyQjAxMDI4MDIxNTIyMjUxWj.html

New Interview here: http://www.shapefit.com/team-fitness-models-eric-carlson.html

I usually check www.npcnewsonline.com

Awesome stuff. By the way - Robert - good quotes in the latest issue of VegNews!