Thanks for the reply John.......I am very greatful..........I was more looking to see if you take any supplements for health or longevity?[ things to control BP , Choresterol, keep heart healthy , arteries clean , postate in check , test levels in natural range,ect.....] I totally agree with what you recomended me as far as eating........6- 8 meals .......high protein ........do you really think BCCA's , Glutimine make a difference? Isn't most of that destroyed in the gut ? Do you think that really improve muscle gains or size ? What about Arginine? And creatine has never really done much for me ? [ is it worth another try?] I would like to stay away from prohormones, but maybe just use some natural things to get my test up in a high normal range and keep it there ] You and I agree on alot , and have similar bulids[ and Italian backgrounds as well], but I am not sure about creatine and aminos if your protein is high already..........I also think carbs need to be lower [ unless using vitargo or waxy mase] especially for a natty .......I like alot of fat supps[ thanks for the great tip on the CLA ....I find that supp useful.....so I will try that ] .......and find them[EFA's] useful tools in both health and appearence...........I think carbs should be played with ,but kept as low as possible otherwise .......I believe vits / mins are very important as well .........I think it is possible to be 250 at 8 % clean at around 6 feet ......[ I have never quite made it, but have been pretty darn close and there are some Black plus Samoan guys that have some pretty insane genetics......many NFL Linebackers, running backs [ mainly fullbacks ] that have been around that number for sure.....it is rare for sure , but I believe it is possible..........I like alot of what gh15 sayes ,because he doesnt want to BS people and tells it like it is , but he is fooling himself into thinkng that all of the elite in sports are on gear, I can assure him that is just not the case [ I have been there.......so i have some knowledge] Is pro bbing just pain chemical warfare.........maybe ......for most of the guys ......but take it from an ex supplier [ not proud to say that either] there are plenty of pros that are not on huge ammounts of gear.........any that are clean ? I think not ......not possible to be 4 % dry and full without hormones.........no way ........8 % is very lean .....abs , no visible fat , but next to 4 % that is fat ........the drug look can only happen with hormones ,anyone that claims different is simply not being truthful.........I have been around Football players, wrestlers , and fighters that were clean and were big and sheredded , but they still did not look like a guy on gear .........I don't get why people judge people that use gear . What someone wants to do with their own body is their own business ..........if someone to take risks with their health and possibily their freedom, that is up to them [same goes for drugs and alcohol IMO]......Everyone should just focus on making themselves the best they can be within the framework of what they are comfortable with ..........I just want to be healthy , and as good as I can, far as long as I can.I am hoping you might have the same goals and would be willing to share more insight in your plan on how to achieve that ............makes sense ?