Yes I did feel better, in that I had more strength in the gym and more energy throughout that prep as compared to other preps that were similar in makeup but without GH. As for my joints, I've been fortunate enough to not have any joint issues so I don't want to respond to that with a yes or no because that would be disingenuous. And yes, I was able to eat more; about 500 more calories per day on my last prep while still leaning out after I introduced the GH. As far as people saying that there could have been a lot at play, that is a very easy thing to say but nearly impossible to prove unless you are the one prepping for the show, as you or in this case me is the only one who knows what other factors are being controlled for.