subject: Balance Meals for Building Muscle [print this page] Balance Meals for Building Muscle Balance Meals for Building Muscle
It's not secret that every man wants to get just a little bit bigger and put on a little more muscle. Eating correctly is the most essential part of a muscle building routine, and even more essential than what you do in the gym. You can demolish your routine by eating the wrong things.
Many people don't get enough protein, even when they know it's so important to building muscle. Consuming 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight is a good start. The body will actually start eating itself, called catabolic, if you don't consume enough protein. Not a good scenario.
Believe it or not, carbs, the most evil thing according to the media, is a very crucial aspect of your diet. Protein provides good slow burning energy, perfect for building muscle, but the rest of your body need fast burning carbs to function. Without carbs, you'll feel tired and have no energy, but you will also go catabolic, eliminating your hard work in the gym. You won't be able to finish your reps in the gym without the energy from carbs.
Everyone has heard about low fat diets, and there are even some no fat diets out there. Fats are far more useful than anyone thought just 10 years ago. I'm sure you've heard of Omega-3, the thing doctors have been raving about since it was discovered. Don't cut all your fats out, make sure and get a moderate amount of healthy fats.
It's easy to neglect carbs and fats if you're new to the concept of muscle building, but protein should be a given for everyone. Talk to a health care professional if you want some strong advice, and just eat a balanced meal if you're in doubt.
