nutrition to bild body

Question
I work out about 2 hrs a day in gym,how many calories are needed for me to put up weight,my height is 5.7(171cms)weight-61kgs, age 23yrs,i take proten suppliment powder,is it feasible to use protien suppliments to bild up weight?  

Answer
Hello Kalyan,

It's pointless to think in terms of calories. It's better to go for a healthy diet where you can eat as much as you like while maintaining an ideal weight.

I would strongly suggest you cut out the protein powder (or indeed, any other processed supplements you may be using). They are a waste of time, as they are not properly absorbed by the body as they are not bioavailable. Raw foods, on the other hand, are bioavailable and will help maintain a more ideal weight balance. A number of bodybuilders/weightlifters practice a raw-meat diet as it's a lot healthier than going down the supplement route.

Have a look at the following web-articles for further info:-

http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/athletic_diet.html

http://www.westonaprice.org/traditional_diets/native_americans.html

http://www.westonaprice.org/men/splendidspecimens.html

If you're interested in a more healthy diet, I would suggest you read the following book by Aajonus Vonderplanitz:- "The Recipe for Living Without Disease" and also Price-Pottenger's book "Nutrition and Physical Degeneration". Also look at the following article in 3 parts:-

http://www.biblelife.org/stefansson1.htm

http://www.biblelife.org/stefansson2.htm

http://www.biblelife.org/stefansson3.htm

Hope This Helps
Feel free to do a follow-up question if you feel the need
Geoff Purcell

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