Issue 9    June 01, 2002 View Other Issues Contents Cover Letter from the Editor By Jason Cohen Fitness Celebrity Interview Monica Starr Derma-Ject - Finally A Steroid Alternative That Is Safe, Legal and Effective Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST) By Bryan Haycock Scientific Background of Pepti-Lean By Robert Thoburn Hypertrophy-Specific Nutrition - Getting the Most from Protein Supplements By Bryan Haycock Putting on the Glitz By Stacy Kaufman Reader Mail By The Editors High Anxiety? Learn Which Brain Chemicals Help You Relax By John Roddy Adding Muscle Takes Time By Aaron Delgado Signup for your free email subscription to Naturally Ripped News by entering your email address below.   (Un-subscribe Info) Format: HTML Text Email Address: Brand: Select a Brand ABB Absolute Nutrition AccuFitness Amino Vital Andre's Carbo-Save AST Atkins Nutritionals Baja Bob's Balance BBS Bella Vita Betafoods BetaStatin Big Train Biochem Biotest Bob's Red Mill Bodyshaping Books Bran-a-Crisp Breakthrough BSN Carb-BOOM Carbolite/Carborite CarbSense Champion Nutrition Chef Jay's Clif Bar Cumberland Packing Cytodyne CytoSport Da Vinci DeBoer Diabetisweet Dream Tan Dreamfields EAS Eating For Life Eden Foods Ergopharm Expert Foods Ferndale Labs Fibergel Fizogen Flexsports Flora FSI Nutrition GeniSoy GG Scandinavian Global/Image HDT Health From The Sun Heavenly Desserts Horizon HSN IDS Instone iSatori ISS Research Kaizen Keto Keto-Thin La Tortilla Labrada LC Homestyles LC Success LifeSource Foods Low Carb Creations LowCarbolicious LW Scientific Mac Nut Butter MacNut Oil Mama Lupe's MAN Maple Grove Farms McCann's MD Labs/Wellements MET-Rx Miracle Foods Misty Valley Molecular Nutrition MRI MRM Muscle-Link MuscleTech MXI Corp. N-Joy/Powerhouse Nutrition Natrol Naturade Naturally Nature's Best Nature's Herbs Nature's Way Netrition Next Proteins NOW Foods Nutiva Nutraceutics Nutragenics Nutrex Oils Of Aloha Optimum Nutrition Ostrim Pacific Health PBL Pharmalogic Pinnacle Power Bar PowerButter Premier Nutrition Primaforce Pro Tan ProFibe Prolab Promax Pumpkorn Pure De-Lite Rosie's Gold SAN Scivation SnacLite SNI Sopharma Source Naturals Southern Signature Specialty Cheese Splenda SportPharma Steel's Gourmet Super Nutrition SweetLeaf Symbiotics Syntrax Tova Industries Trim Spa Twinlab Ultimate Nutrition Universal Nutrition Videos Worldwide Sport Z-Carb ZonePerfect If you have a website, join Netrition's Affiliate Program* and start earning cash today! Now paying 20%* DaVinci Gourmet Sugar Free Syrups are available in over 25 flavors for use in coffee drinks, sodas, desserts, frozen treats, and more. The same world-class flavor as their classic flavors, but without the calories. Thus, they are extremely popular among diabetics, low-carb dieters, and others who are interested in no-calorie products. Try some of the newest flavors: B-52, Banana, Blueberry, Cookie Dough, Toasted Marshmallow, Watermelon and White Chocolate. SAMe is S-adenosyl-L-methionine. Double Strength - 400 mg Complex Providing 200 mg SAMe Active Ions. Enteric Coated. SAMe is a supplement formed in the body by an enzymatic reaction between adenosine-triphosphate (ATP) and methionine. SAMe appears to raise levels of dopamine, an important neurotransmitter in mood regulation. SAMe also possesses anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and tissue-healing properties that may support healthy joints. McCann's Irish Oatmeal - Steel Cut Oats are whole grain groats (the inner portion of the oat kernel) which have been cut into only two or three pieces. They are golden in color and resemble mini rice particles. Steel Cut Oats are not the same as Rolled Oats which are flake oats that have been steamed, rolled, re-steamed and toasted. Due to all of this additional processing they have lost some of their natural taste, goodness and texture. Steel-cut oats are inherently full of nutritional value and are high in B-Vitamins, protein and fiber while low in salt and unsaturated fat. The quality of Irish Oats and the distinctive crunchy texture make McCann's Steel-Cuts a gourmet delight. ProFibe is a water-soluble fiber supplement containing guar gum and citrus pectin. These water soluble fibers are complexed to soy protein to increase palatability and functionality. ProFibe is a tasteless powder, which is mixed into prepared foods or blended into beverages. It has been clinically demonstrated to be an effective adjunct to diet and exercise for reducing cholesterol levels and reducing soft arterial plaque. Excellent source of protein and quality fiber without the carbs! And Many More Specials! GET FREE STUFF!

Printer-friendly format Fitness Celebrity Interview Monica Starr By Jason E. Cohen, Esq., WNBF Pro Bodybuilder Nothing could have been more accurate for this fitness beauty than the old saying from the Wizard Of Oz, "Dorothy you are not in Kansas anymore." Perhaps one of the fastest rising "Starrs" on the fitness scene today is 24 year old Monica Starr, straight from a farm in the middle of Kansas. Believe it or not, Monica has only completed one full year of Figure competition and is already being compared to Monica Brant. Trust me, when you meet this girl in person you will see what everybody is talking about. So, Monica, is it really true that you were brought up on a farm in a small town in Oberlin, Kansas? Monica: (Laughs) Not only is this true, but my home town is barely on the map. I grew up on a feedlot in a town that didn't even have a McDonalds or a movie theatre. I had to drive nearly one hour to buy clothes over the state line in Nebraska. Geeez, what did you do for fun or to occupy your time? Monica: Well, I guess when you spent your entire life on a farm you really don't think about it too much. There is plenty to do when you are responsible for over one thousand head of cattle. In my free time, I love to ride horses. I guess you could say I was kind of a "Tom Boy" when I was growing up. I always hung around the guys and that's how I became so athletic. What was it like when you moved to a big city like Baltimore at the age of 22? Monica: I guess the best word to describe it is overwhelming! You have to understand, I came from a town where there was one traffic light and absolutely no ethnic diversity. Baltimore is a huge city with all different types of people. I quickly came to realize that in a big city it is every man for themselves. My first job in Baltimore was working in a local fitness center. I have always been into sports and I fell in love with fitness and weight training immediately. A few people in my gym suggested I try doing some fitness competitions and things kind of took off from there. I'll say they have taken off. I have heard that you are already being compared to the likes of Monica Brant? Monica: Monica Brant! I hardly believe they are saying that, but if they are, then I am flattered. I have always looked up to Monica Brant because she exudes professionalism and has managed to combine a great physique and a beautiful face. I had the opportunity to meet Monica Brant at last year's Jan Tana Classic and she was a complete sweetheart. As a matter of fact, (laughs) I was introduced to her as "the next Monica Brant." I was soooo embarrassed. Maybe it is because we have the same first name??? Are you doing fitness full time now? What are some of your other interests? Monica: I wish!!! No, I am actually a dental assistant. I really enjoy my job and I want to pursue a career as a dental hygienist. For now, fitness is just a hobby for me, but I hope I can supplement my income with some modeling jobs. I love horse back riding and any type of sport you can imagine. I guess you could say I have a strong sense of adventure. What do you do to stay in such great shape all year? Monica: Actually, I get a little out of shape in the off-season (laughs). My problem is that I love candy - I have been known to eat a whole grocery store sized bag of Skittles in one sitting. I really don't mind doing cardio - the key for me is to do my cardio as soon as I wake up and then again at the gym in the afternoon. I just have to ask this, how many times per day do you hear the phrase, "Dorothy, you are not in Kansas anymore."? Monica: I have to admit I hear that a lot, but I still think it is funny. As a matter of fact, the Wizard Of Oz is my favorite movie of all time. I even collect Wizard Of Oz memorabilia. If any of you have any old Wizard Of Oz collectibles that you don't want send them my way :o) Anything else you would like to say or talk about? Monica: I just want to thank Naturally Ripped News for taking the time to come interview me. I really am just a small town girl at heart so all this attention is a bit overwhelming. I am still at the point where I am looking for endorsement deals or any type of modeling work that comes my way. If anybody wants to use me, I would love to hear from you. Most of all I want to thank my family, friends and everybody who has supported me over the years. Please e-mail me at Starr_Fit@yahoo.com. I would love to hear from ya.

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