Many bodybuilders reach a plateau at the beginning where further growth ends. It is at this stage that many give up. However, for those who persist in their quest, success is generally swift. Just as our bodies require proper nutrition, so do our muscles. Listed below is a quick tip diet to help you get started on your way to building muscle mass.
Muscle building requires commitment and dedication. In this article, I will share a common meal plan for a successful muscle building day. Let’s begin with the morning.
Upon waking, your body requires food rich in nutrients. A combination of three eggs without the yolks and a full glass of milk is a great start, followed by cereal with milk. This meal is high in protein and carbohydrates. The protein provides the building blocks for your muscles while the carbohydrates provide your body with the energy it needs to sustain a good workout. Eggs coincidently are a natural source of protein.
Your next meal should be taken in the morning before your workout. A combination of a high protein shake, yogurt and fruit juice is excellent. The protein in this drink allows your muscles to sustain the workout ahead while the carbohydrates in the drink give the body its much needed energy as well as assisting in the absorption of the protein.
The after workout meal should consist of four pieces of white bread, a protein shake and three eggs. This meal assists in kick starting your muscle recovery from the workout as well as provide a boost in growth. The recovery and growth come from the shake and the eggs while the bread is an easily digestible source of carbohydrates that keep your insulin levels high. Protein is essential, without sufficient amounts, your muscles will not grow!
When it is mid-afternoon, a meal of steamed chicken breast or salmon is perfect. Steaming the meat allows it to retain its natural nutrients. Frying and other methods take away this natural goodness. There are many recipes available online that show you how to steam cook with flavor.
We are now at the second to the last meal. This meal should be eaten at around 4 pm and should consist of oatmeal and 3 egg whites. Oatmeal is a great source for carbohydrates without all the bad fat. However, don’t fall victim to those tasty, sugar added oatmeals. If you do, you’ll ruin your entire days success.
The last meal of the day should be taken between 7 and 9pm. Any food should be strictly avoided after 9pm as your body burns fewer calories while you sleep and hence stores it as fat. This meal should be a protein supplement shake. The protein aids your muscles in recovery while you are sleeping to keep your muscle building journey a success.
As you can see, the workout in a muscle building plan is not the only important thing. A proper diet, workout and commitment are also required in order to ensure you achieve the lean muscles you’ve been dreaming of in a rapid time span.
A keen muscle building enthusiast and writer, Chris Tan loves to shares his muscle building knowledge and experience on Clivir.com. Here, you can find his lessons on Chest Muscle Building Workout and Build Muscle Without Weights.
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Good advice except for the four pieces of white bread. Not only the empty calories of processed flour, but also needless carbs that promote type 2 diabetes, and gluten that inflames joints. Forget the processed breads and rice (white) and go with the whole grains that do not spike glucose levels. Always do grains in moderation… Or better yet leave all grain products for the birds and just stick to fruits, veggies, nuts, legumes, and low-fat meats. Humans were not meant to eat grass seeds.