If you’re someone who’s involved in highly athletic training, it’s really important that you’re constantly taking a look at what you’re doing with your health meal plans and making adjustments along the way. Many athletes often run into the problem that they’re continuously losing weight when really they’d rather be gaining weight – lean muscle mass, that is. If an athlete doesn’t fully understand the concept of eating to build muscle, success will never be theirs and it … [Read more...]
One of the biggest advantages anyone can make for themselves is starting to cycle your healthy meal plans tactics. By that I mean to simply switch it up a bit so that you’re not always spending hours in the kitchen week after week. It’s important that you’re looking after what you’re doing with your diet plan. Nutrition is a huge element of success both in terms of building up lean muscle mass, as well as in terms of burning off body fat. One of the biggest problems that many … [Read more...]
One question that may come up as you plan your fitness routine along with the right muscle building foods is if you should be doing cardio if you have a very active job. This is often the case for those people who spend all day on their feet running around such as construction workers, farmers, electricians, and otherwise. They think that since they’re up and active so much, why do they need to burn off any more calories? Aren’t they getting enough activity as it is? While it’s … [Read more...]
For many people, when they go about setting up their diet plan filled with muscle building foods, the major focus is on how many calories they’re consuming, how much protein they’re taking in, and what their carb and fat levels are. Most people will also make note to try and take in as many non-processed forms of carbs as possible as it’s becoming clearly evident that refined carbs are one of the leading cause of obesity today. In addition to this, you also likely know that saturated … [Read more...]
I wanted to share a small story with you. Again, it’s not because I want to brag, although I am proud of my accomplishments, but because I want to show you what you can accomplish if you believe in yourself and work hard. I truly believe that anyone is capable of accomplishing anything they put their minds to. You know, I wasn’t born with good genetics... I had to work hard in order to achieve my dream physique... I’ve been training for more than a decade now and during that time, I … [Read more...]
If there’s one diet technique that perks most people’s ears up quickly while following healthy meal plans, it’s the cheat day. We’re seeing more and more discussion come out regarding cheat days as many people are starting to learn the benefits of implementing a cheat day into their approach both from a psychological and physiological viewpoint. Karine and I live a pretty vibrant social life and we are also invited often to friend or family dinners so we do include cheat days into … [Read more...]
If you’re like many trainees going hard in the gym, one of the biggest concerns you have is of losing muscle mass. Back when I was first starting out, I know I was always falling victim to marketing hype about how if I didn't take supplement X, Y or Z that I would INSTANTLY be losing muscle. lol Now, a bit older, bit wiser, I know much better! But hey, there are some common concerns that I feel I should cover. After all, you’ve worked hard to build-up your body and because of this, … [Read more...]
This recipe from Anabolic Cooking is one that can be enjoyed at anytime of the day. Even if it is a bit later at night, not to worry, very little carbs. And if it is after a big workout, simply prepare some Basmatti rice to serve the stir fry over for some instant refueling. Give it a try! Ingredients (Makes 3 Servings) • 1 pound of Lean Beef, cut in slices • 2 Tbsp. Low-Sodium Soy Sauce • 2 Tbsp. water • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil • 1 teaspoon minced fresh Garlic • 1 … [Read more...]
If you're someone who chooses to lead a vegetarian lifestyle, don't let this lead you to believe that you can't reach your muscle building goals by following healthy meal plans. Many vegetarians incorrectly think that if they really want to build muscle, eating meat will be a requirement. This just isn't the case however. While it is definitely a little more difficult for vegetarians to build muscle simply because of the fact more planning will have to go into creating their diet to ensure … [Read more...]
Voila! Here it is, my new and improved blog! My new home to share tips, stories and experiences with you. What do you guys think of the new design? After all, this blog is here to help you and your opinion really counts and matters to me :) Please guys, leave a comment below and tell me your honest opinion...like it? hate it? lol...be gentle :) Dave … [Read more...]
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