Weight Loss Review
Information about weight loss, diets, emotional eating, fitness, nutrition, cooking and more
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Jul 8
Protein is a nutrient which is essential to the human body, particularly for the muscle tissues. Nutritionists recommend a daily intake of about .3 grams of protein for every pound of body weight. Bodybuilders and other athletes, however require more protein in their diets to encourage muscle growth and to nourish their bodies to handle the demands of their workouts. These people should get about 1.25 grams/day of protein for each pound of body weight.
The total amount of protein intake is important, but equally important are the sources of dietary protein. Most people are able to get enough protein from their diet; but many athletes require protein supplements to meet their daily requirements for this nutrient. Protein supplements are usually made from four different sources. Each of these protein sources is different and athletes should choose according to their needs.
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Jul 1
A beginner bodybuilder would be wise to follow sound nutritional practices for long-term success. Eating right will give you ample energy that will help you last each workout session. The only path to long-term muscle and strength gain is through adequate rest and eating sufficient amounts of calories daily. Not eating the right foods at the right time will just decrease your potential growth and render all your hard work useless.
According to Catherine Ratzin Jackson, author of the book “Nutrition for the Recreational Athlete”, the eating habits of bodybuilders aren’t always based on sound nutritional advice. She explains that many bodybuilders base their diet strategies on tips they’ve read in bodybuilding magazines or from -experts’ at nutrition stores. Unfortunately, much of this advice is usually one-sided and does not provide the complete picture of the essentials of calorie intake, protein requirements and specific types of food to eat for weight loss. If you’re just getting started with bodybuilding, here are some essential rules of nutrition used by professional bodybuilders:
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