Muscle Building Tips Bodybuilders Need

If you are a bodybuilder, of even just someone who wants to get in really great shape

to be in better health, attract the opposite sex, or feel better about yourself, then listen up. Here are a few great tips to take into consideration concerning your diet. Many people think diet is not as important as the exercises you are doing, but most experts will tell you it is equally as important.

Diet for a bodybuilder is a little bit different since it is not only important that you know what to eat, you must also know how much and when to eat it as well. The basic three squares a day dont cut if you are trying to get ripped, after all. Whether you plan on losing some extra fat first, or are just a little bit thin and wish to pack on some muscle, it is essential that you eat at least 5-6 meals a day. This doesnt make sense to many people, but its critical to a bodybuilder. Eating this many meals keeps your metabolism high, which helps to burn fat faster. Of course you dont want to eat large quantities for each meal, for most folks that isnt possible if the plan is to eat 5-6 meals per day. Spread the meals out about every 4-5 hours.

What are the basic meals a bodybuilder should subsist on? The breakdown should be something like this: lean sources of protein, 40% of your diet; healthy low glycemic index carbohydrates another 40%; and about 20% of your diet should be fat. Of course when I say fat I really mean as much vegetable fat as possible, not saturated fats from meat which are not as healthy. The fat in peanut butter, for example, is more healthy than that digested from a couple of pork chops.

So what types of protein are the best? Many new bodybuilders ask this question, and the answer is (drum roll please!) egg whites, cottage cheese, chicken and other lean meats, and if necessary a couple of protein shakes per day. It is necessary to get about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, so if you weigh 200 pounds then you should be ingesting about 200 grams of good protein per day. This is the basic standard, although some suggest this may be overdoing it. Then again every person is different too, so whatever works for your body in particular is what you should stick to.

Dont overlook the importance of a good source of carbohydrates, because they are the source of fuel for your muscles and give you energy for your workouts. The best sources of carbs are the complex kind like potatoes, rice, oatmeal, and pasta. If you eat bread always make sure its whole wheat or other whole grain, never eat white bread as its too processed and has very little nutritional value. Eating fruit is ok, but make sure its not overdone due to high natural sugar content. Sugar is a simple source of carbohydrate, which boosts the blood-sugar too quickly. Thats why complex carbs are always a better choice.

In conclusion, just remember your diet is the fuel that runs your body. So if you want to have a Ferrari body, dont feed it with Hyundai fuel! (no offense to Hyundai drivers, of course. Im tired of bashing American cars). In other words chose your diet wisely, using high quality proteins and carbs, and no junk food or sugar-laden snacks.

by: Doug Hart

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