QuestionI'm 19, 5'5, weigh 123lbs. I've been hitting the gym steady for a while now and I am definitely noticing some muscle change which makes me quite happy. I was just wondering what are some good foods to eat to help me improve even more? Thanks for the help :)
AnswerHi Kristen
Tip 1: Eat High Calorie Meals
Tip 2: Eat 4 - 6 Times Per Day
Eating 4 - 6 meals a day helps ensure you are "always" eating and getting plenty of calories.
Tip 3: Eat High Carb & Protein Meals
This is the norm for all weight gain diets. Complex carbs should be the bulk of total calories, not protein.
Tip 4: Drink Water
Water is the best way to supplement any diet. It ensures proper regulation of food, vitamins, and minerals. It also ensures you get the full benefit from protein and carb absorption. It's the best supplement in the world by far!
Tip 5: Yo-Yo Or Cycle Your Diet
This is an excellent way to add mass. Try eating a normal high-calorie diet for about 4 days, then dramatically eat even more calories for the next 3 days. The body will have the same effect that people wanting to lose weight call "the rebound", except this rebound will be for the better.
Tip 6: Supplement Meals With Protein Shakes
Protein shakes or meal replacement drinks taken with or in between meals helps to prevent muscle catabolism (breakdown). They also provide extra fill-in calories, convenient preparation, and aid in muscle recovery after workouts.
Tip 7: Eat & Rest
What good is a high-calorie meal if it is always being burned off due to an inadequate amount of rest? This does not necessarily mean constantly sleeping, it just means to ensure you get an adequate amount of rest/sleep (about 6 - 8 hours a day).
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