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.
Often times, people do not fully understand the level of commitment it requires to grow muscle mass quickly. Listed below is a detailed example of a diet plan you should implement on a muscle building day. Let’s start 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.
In the morning before your workout, take a fast acting protein shake blended with yogurt and some fruit juice. This is an example of a pre workout drink. This drink provides you with sufficient protein to sustain your muscles during your workout. Also, you will need some carbohydrates to keep your energy levels high and to improve your body’s absorption of 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!
Mid afternoon requires a meal of a chicken breast or piece of salmon. These should only be steamed so as not to lose their nutritional value. Fried foods are very unhealthy and this way of cooking depletes the vitamins and minerals. The internet is a great place to find tasty recipes that are sure to please.
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, muscle building is not only about your workout. Your diet requires the highest levels of commitment in order to give you those lean muscle masses that you’ve always wanted in a short time!
Chris Tan is a keen muscle building enthusiast who loves to write and share his experience about Muscle Building Tips and How to Recover from Muscle Soreness on Clivir.com.
