Adding lean muscle to the body can be a difficult process for several people. One answer is not spending hours in the gym. The best place to start is by utilizing a muscle building diet. Eating the right foods will allow the body to use some of the most important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients needed to look ripped and feel great.
Here are two major tips that must be utilized when starting a muscle building diet:
#1 Eat more Protein
You've probably run into a few people at the gym that look somewhat muscular, but they can never burn fat. We see this all the time, and you can overcome it by eating more protein. Deciding on the proper amount is a whole different story. For years, bodybuilders and average citizens have been debating the proper amount of protein per day.
It has been proven that you can take too much protein and the excess protein is just urinated out of the body, but the right amount can make a monumental difference in your physique. The golden rule of thumb is to consume about 1 gram for each lean body weight. Unfortunately, our bodies will respond in different ways, so it's important to take a trial and error approach.
If your documented results don't show any benefits, then increasing your protein intake could make a difference. This approach will allow you to create your own muscle building diet, over time.
#2 Have 30- 40% of your calories straight after your workout
When a workout routine is completed, the muscles are broken down to there weakest form. Eating 30% to 40% of your calories after a workout will allow you to get good quality nutrients straight into the muscles, and give the nutrients an opportunity to replenish the muscle tissue. This also helps to increase and maintain the positive nitrogen balance in the body.
This is why see most professional athletes consuming a drink/ bar of some sort straight after their exercise or event.
So, while you're burning fat, you will also be building muscle mass. The end result is a lean body packed with muscle. Are you willing to add these simple regimens to your muscle building diet? This approach is one of the fastest ways to build muscle and burn fat at the same time.
Also be sure to speak with a Doctor.
Before creating your own muscle building diet, it's a good idea to speak with a family physician. Take the time to make sure your body is healthy enough to consume 1 to 1.5g of protein per day. It's possible there are certain foods your body will reject due to health problems. Making sure you're fit enough to start a new diet will be imperative.
A muscle building diet is more than just eating protein. However, this is the best place to start if you want that lean muscle to surface. Don't forget to document your progress either. Also, it's wise to create a food schedule for your new diet. Being disciplined and organized will help you reach those lean muscle building goals much faster.
Darragh Holland is a Cavan Personal Trainer and also runs his own Bootcamps.
He has helped people to lose weight and get toned so be sure to check out his Cavan personal training studio.
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