| As a bodybuilder you lift heavy weights, you do loads | | | | bad for you, most importantly which carbohydrates |
| of cardio exercise and you should have even cut out | | | | and fats are good for you and which are bad. |
| the booze. So you ask, "Why am I still struggling for | | | | Carbohydrates and fat are essential for your body's |
| definition?" well the simple answer if your doing all the | | | | survival, however they are not all created equal, some |
| above is, your diet. | | | | fats and carbohydrates are better for you than others. |
| If your muscles are covered under a mass of fat it | | | | Carbohydrates, such as pasta are made up of |
| doesn't matter how many weights you lift or miles you | | | | complex carbohydrates which take your body longer |
| run, you still won't get the definition you want if you | | | | to digest and leave you feeling fuller for longer and are |
| don't have the proper diet. Increasing your cardio | | | | low in fat. Whereas fatty or fried foods such as chips |
| exercise such as running will help you to some extent | | | | are full of bad saturated fats which your body can't |
| and will prevent you putting on more weight, however | | | | break down properly and simple carbohydrates which |
| on it's own it won't be enough, you need to get into a | | | | are digested quickly and stored as fat. So you need to |
| routine of eating healthily. Don't think diet, think healthy | | | | avoid foods containing saturated fats (especially trans |
| lifestyle changes that you make in your eating habits, it | | | | fats) and simple carbohydrates, such as chips. |
| doesn't take long to completely eliminate unhealthy | | | | Eat More? |
| food from your diet forever. | | | | Try to eat lots of green vegetables, as you won't get |
| Here's How To Start | | | | fat eating your greens, so eat as much of these as |
| If you are serious about getting definition and being a | | | | you want. They also contain lots of nutrients and |
| bodybuilder, you're going to have to 'bite the bullet' and | | | | essential vitamins and minerals. You should also try |
| start counting your calories. Simply workout how many | | | | changing you eating routine, as many bodybuilders find |
| calories you are eating a day and slowly reduce this | | | | it beneficial to eat 6 smaller meals a day rather than 3 |
| amount, for example cut down by 100 calories for a | | | | large meals, as it keeps the body constantly fuelled |
| month and see how it goes, if necessary cut down | | | | and you are less likely to succumb to eating bad foods |
| further. Make sure you cut down only on the bad | | | | in your break. It will also help keep your metabolism |
| foods; as if you are weight training you need plenty of | | | | raised, so you'll burn more fat as a side effect, plus |
| high protein nutritious meals to build and maintain your | | | | you'll have more energy. Stick to your training program |
| muscle. Use your brain and use your common sense. | | | | and try keeping a meal diary to track your food intake |
| What You Must Know | | | | and you'll be seeing your results in no time. Fat burning |
| It is essential that you know the difference between | | | | and muscle building can be really easy if you follow a |
| foods which are good for you and foods which are | | | | simple plan. |