# 2 - Nutrition:
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There are books written in regards to this important element of building muscle. However, I will briefly cover the most important areas of your diet and later discuss them in more detail.
You are what you eat, period. If you want your body to look its best then you need to feed it well. Stray away from fast foods, never skip the most important meals (breakfast, post workout, bedtime), and eat frequently (every 2 hours works for me). Depending on your goals, be aware of your carb/protein/fat consumption and ratios. The only times that you need anything high in the glycemic index (unless you are diabetic) is for breakfast and after you workout, otherwise keep it complex. Stay away from the saturated fats but don’t be scared of consuming good fats.
Good Carb Sources – Fruit, vegetables, oats, sweet potato, rice, pasta, dairy
Good Protein sources – Dairy, lean meats, cheese, nuts, eggs,
Good Fat sources – Nuts, seeds, flax oil, cashews, fish
Next I will discuss something that can completely make your training and diet endeavors useless without it – rest.
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