Q: I’ve got about 20 pounds of fat to get rid of before I can even think about getting lean and I figured the best way to go would be go on a diet consisting of three protein shakes a day with low fat milk. I’m doing about 40 minutes of cardio three times a week and weights on the other days. Would you recommend this ‘shake diet’ for me? A: Well, you’re on the right track with the cardio and weights. But, lets rethink this shake diet thing. Your body was made to digest and absorb food – that is the munchy stuff that you have to chew. Protein drinks were never designed to replace that food, merely to supplement it. For one thing the very act of eating is, in itself, thermic – it burns calories. Protein foods ...

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As you probably almost certainly already know, most of your success in competitive bodybuilding will be determined by the set of genetic gifts (or lack thereof) with which you were born. It doesn’t take a scientist in a white lab coat to ascertain the fact that all thing equal, Ronnie Coleman was going to be more successful in bodybuilding than say, a person with the physique of a Lance Armstrong. Our propensity to hold muscle is pre-determined. We can only work within its boundaries to become the best individual bodybuilder that our genetics will allow us to become. That being said, we will all fall into our own genetic categories and end up on the local, regional, state, or even national stage, should we choose to complete. Once we are within the ranks of where our genetics allow ...

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For a bodybuilder the diet regimen they take will significantly affect there ability to succeed in achieving muscle growth. There are bodybuilders who have not been able to achieve there goals because they committed certain dietary mistakes, which include; 1. Eating foods which are not balanced A balanced meal for a bodybuilder is not the same as a balanced meal for a regular person. The two have very major differences. For a bodybuilder a balanced meal should comprise of; lean proteins, starchy and fibrous carbohydrates, no sugar and healthy fat. The proportions of all this foods will depend on the characteristics of the individual. For those people who are sensitive to carbohydrates they can reduce there percentage and substitute this with lean proteins. If they don’t do this they will end up gaining a lot of body fat. 2. Ignoring the importance of ...

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The use of a well prepared protein drink can work wonders for your training and diet regimen as you aspire to become a bodybuilder of repute. Protein drinks have been known to enhance the power of an athlete's body and it is this powerhouse that can achieve the intended results with respect to bodybuilding. There are quite simple and easy to prepare protein drinks and one of these techniques will be shared later in the article. The protein drink is nothing extraordinary. It has the same effect as consuming equivalent protein content in the form of a chicken drumstick. The only difference is in the manner in which it's prepared. Of course the protein drinks should taste good so as to complement the consumption. The preparation of a protein drink for the bodybuilder is not a tough assignment that requires a rocket ...

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Bodybuilders, particularly the novices, often get their careers started on the wrong footing courtesy of the poor choices that they make and this is with respect to the diet. Experience has shown that there are five common mistakes that are made in this regard and this article seeks to address these five such that future bodybuilders, and also the present ones, will know better. 1. The tendency to be impatient with diets No one ever got very far by being impatient. That is why there is a saying that ‘Patience is a virtue’. Most bodybuilders are quick to dismiss certain diets that they take up as being ineffective yet they have not allowed the body adequate time to see if the desired effects are being gained or not. For many diets, the trial period should last a minimum of three weeks or 21 ...

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Bodybuilders are often seen standing in the grain aisle at the grocery store, squinting at the product labels of two bags of rice, attempting to make the decision as to which to buy: White or brown? It’s a decision that has confused many. Bodybuilders should understand the difference between the two types, and make their dietary decisions using this information. Here is a rundown on the differences between white and brown rice. Glycemic Index Brown and white rice have about the same effect on blood glucose levels, with white rice having a ten point advantage on the GI index 100 point scale (about 60 to 50). As a result, white rice will leave the bodybuilder a little hungrier, a little sooner. Digestion Brown rice contains fiber, while white rice does not. The dietary fiber is removed during processing. Brown rice will ...

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The average body builder's diet is anything but typical. Traditionally when a person diets it is to lose unwanted weight however in this case it is the opposite. Although when gaining muscle mass and losing fat one must increase exercise as well as caloric intake. Most important in its success is the balance of exercise and diet as well as rest. Building muscle takes a lot of energy from you and while draining you also must replenish. In preparation for a contest bodybuilders are required to meet certain weight requirements. During prep they want to lose fat and gain muscle mass relatively quickly. The key to a successful diet is not just what is being eaten but when and how it is consumed. Balance between food ...

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Q: I often wake up in the middle of the night with hunger pangs. My normal remedy is a bowl of oatmeal with low fat milk. Is this going to hamper my efforts to lose fat? A: Not necessarily. Many people believe that eating anything at night will make you fat because you’re going to be lying in a catatonic state for hours afterwards and the energy has got nothing else to do. The truth of the matter is that when you’re sleeping, you’re body is actually doing quite a bit at the cellular level. Specifically, it is repairing and building muscle tissue. So, if you’re hungry at night, then you should eat. After all, you probably won’t get back to sleep with a rumbling stomach. Perhaps, though, you could experiment with a small meal about 45 minutes before bedtime to ...

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Whether it is a middle-aged soccer mom, or a young competitive bodybuilder, a goal common among most people in the gym is a faster metabolism. The metabolism controls the basal metabolic rate – or how many calories you burn daily. A high metabolism means we are able to walk around with less body fat, and consume more calories daily while doing so. How can we boost the metabolism? Here are a few tips! Eat Early, Eat Often. When we awake in the morning, our bodies haven’t had any calories in 7 to 9 hours. We are in a state of mini-starvation. The metabolism has slowed. It’s important to immediately restore the metabolism to its pre-sleep rate by eating food within 15 minutes of waking. If your appetite is small, have a small snack – just enough to ...

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