A: Nope. It's pretty much nothing with a flavor to it, so there's no calories involved, and has virtually no effect on your blood sugar.
Q: Do I have to drink a post-workout drink? Can't I have a fruit or a cookie instead?
A: Sure, go ahead and have a fruit! As for the cookie, you want to make sure it's low fat in that case. As opposed to the 'normal' avoidance of sugary stuff, this is where you WANT it to be loaded with fast carbs (sugar!) so that your muscles can start recovering quicker. So both a fruit and a cookie is fine, but keep in mind that excess fat and fiber (!) will slow down the GI of the snack, making the fast carbs, well, less fast, and won't be as effective in reviving your muscles. Like I said, this is normally a good thing, but having your daily fiber-boost with your post-workout meal isn't something I'd recommend.
Q: What do you think about the Weider principles?
A: A lot of it makes sense, and a lot of it doesn't make sense. What can you say, really, when everything is included? It's like taking Encyclopedia Britannica and label it: "Matt's Fountain of Knowledge", and then take credit for everything in there that in some way does good for mankind. Hmm... Maybe that's not such a bad idea, after all...
Q: I'm 16, and I want to get huge. How do I do?
A: Attach a water hose to your mouth, tape it securely in place, and turn on the water until you've achieved desired size.
If you don't like this approach, there's a Plan B. You'll have to eat big, train big, and sleep big ... And eventually, you GET big. It's easy to overdo things, especially in the beginning, so it's important to keep it on a sane level while still pushing yourself to reach a little further every day. My advice is to hire a Personal Trainer to get you started, or at least take a look at http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/body... for some ideas.
Q: I eat less than 800 calories a day, and only a few grams of fat, and I still can't lose weight. What's up?
A: Stop starving yourself right away!! For the next 4-6 weeks, I want you to double your calorie intake, and up your fat intake to at least 10% of the daily total, preferably more! This is not craziness - it is kick-starting your metabolism again, since you have practically shot it down completely by starvation. I suggest going with basic foods, like pasta, rice, oatmeal, and potatoes during this recovery-phase.
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