How much test does a women make?

[Nelson Montana]

MS: When did I say I haven't heard of compounding pharmacies? I said I hadn't seen that price on AndroGel but fitmedic was referring to the cream. BTW the AndroGel comes in a 1% solution which equals 50 mgs of T.

You want peer reviewed research ? On what? I am not a scentist if that's what you mean. (Actually, either are many of the people in he supplement business who claim to be, but that's a topic for another time) No, I'm a writer and an advocate who has been involved in this field for over 30 years. (300 published works means just that, various pieces which have appeared in print in a national publication which I was paid my price as a journalist). I offer contrarian views to the standard thinking on training, nutrition, supplementation and drug use. Naturally, there are a lot of people who have a problem with what I say because it deters customers from buying their products. But I've also recieved considerable praise from thousands of readers as well as some of the dignitaries of bodybuilding. I don't want to start pulling out a resume but a few of those people include Charles Poliquin,Jerry Brainum, Dave Draper, Dennis Weis, Dr. Eric Serrano, Dan Duchaine,Rick Collins, Jack LaLanne...blah, blah, blah -- I hate trying to prove my validity, but that's the nature of the game here I guess. At any rate, I don't think that any kid that calls himself an "expert" on a chat board can say the same thing.

And fitmedic: No, I'm afaid that isn't me on the cover. I don't even think that's a photograph. I'll try to get a couple of photos of myself up. I am genetically average and it's to those people that I speak to. After developing my principles I added 40 pounds of muscle while maintaining the same under 9% bf at the age of 38, DRUG FREE. Not bad for a guy who started out with 12 inch arms and a pot belly. At age 48 I still do some body model work. So I don't look like a pro bodybuider but I look damn good, thank you very much.


Whew! Sorry for the long response. Hope this clears a few things up.

 

[MS]

Ah, don't get your knickers in a twist Nelson. I was just ascertaining what kind of field you publish in, thank you for answering my question.

"Also, you're using a cream? What cream? They don't even make a cream anymore as far as I know and when they did it had to be applied to the scrotum. "

This was the statement that made me think you didn't know about compounding pharmacies....it made it appear like you were shooting off about stuff you didn't really know about. I think you could forgive me for interpreting that the wrong way!

BTW Androgel comes in sachet of 25mg OR 50mg. For women, I recommend using an insulin syringe to measure out a smaller dose (the stuff has 10mg of test per ml of gel). Personally I wouldn't advise just using a "dab".

"I offer contrarian views to the standard thinking on training, nutrition, supplementation and drug use."

I don't suppose you would share any of these views with us.....I guess we'd have to buy the book to find out? From what I've seen you post on these boards, I've so far seen nothing 'contrarian'. I was hoping you had some decent info and experience as it relates specifically to women bodybuilders. I didn't notice any women in your long list of accolades!

 

[Nelson Montana]

MS Rest assured, my knickers are straight and snug. (Does anyone actually remember knickers?) I wasn't upset about answering questions -- I just don't feel confortable saying "I did this this and I did that." I think information should stand on its own.

Good idea about using an insulin syringe to measure. (But nobody inject it, please!)

Yes, AndroGel comes in a 25 mg pack as well but since it's the same price it seems silly to get LESS. The same goes for Viagra. Why would anyone buy the 50mg when you can break a 100mg in two and get twice as much for the same price?

Contrarian views? You may get a few along the way but I tend not to just come on and blurt them out. Whenever I offer up something cotroversial I like to be able to explain it in depth. For example, if I were to say "aerobics are a complete waste of time" (which they are) I'd have everyone and their sister arguing with me, asking for references and citing how so an so says they're a must and how well they worked for them and yada yada yada and then I'm on the board all day explaining myself to everyone.
I should also add that I'm not contrarian for the sake of being different. It's just that I've been at this a long time and I know where the traditional thinking is wrong. I also have no ties to any companies. So think of me as an activist of sorts. I love this sport. I love telling it like it is. I love pissing off the con artists. And I love it when I spark something in someone.
That's why I do what I do. I don't claim to know it all. But I think I offer a unique perspective. Ultimately, the decision as to whether it has validity for your particular purposes is up to you.
















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[MS]