In order to gain weight you must eat a lot more than you think. I am not talking about overeating, because that is a good way to get fat. I am talking about eating right and proportioning your food so you can have 6 different meals a day. I know this sounds like a lot for some and not to mention many of you will think you do not have that amount of time during your day. We will explore how to make it all work for any situation and or circumstance.
If you have a fast metabolism you need to consume more calories in your diet, and stay away from simple carbohydrates, eat more quality protein. Having the right quantity of foods in your diet will help you build leaner looking muscle. The number one mistake you can make is overlooking the simple fact that you need to eat more than usual to gain muscle. My plea to you is “Do not overlook at this factor”.
First order of business: get yourself a food scale. You need to measure and calculate your daily food intake. How do you expect to know how much is too little or too much if you do not measure?
Guessing the amount of food you eat can be dangerous. You will not always get it right every time. Measuring your meals can only get easier as times goes by.
The normal three meals a day is not going to work for you. Your body needs a steady flow of energy, and nutrients to grow on a regular basis. Three meals a day is no going to give you that. So you are going to have to increase your food intake to about 6 meals a day, which will work out to a meal about every 3 hours. If you are serious about gaining weight and more muscle mass, come up with a plan that will help you do that. We will discuss this a little later but first let us see why this is important.
Energy gain from food is important for building muscle mass. By only eating 3 meals a day you are slowing your progress, and if you have a fast metabolisms, your body will go into starvation mode. Your body will start breaking down muscle tissue and using it for fuel. After a hard workout your body needs nutrients to help repair and build more muscle. Six meals a day will definitely do the tricks.
Let’s discuss a way to make six meals a day work. Many of you have busy schedules so you need to take that into consideration. I am going to go out on a limb here and suggest supplements but only for people who have crazy schedules. If you have more time on your hands then natural fresh food is your friend. Some people might tell you supplements do not work. It is a matter of opinion; they seem to work for some people just fine. Make sure to do your due diligence before investing in a load of crap you do not need. The absence of a well balance diet, over training your body, and the lack of ample rest in between your workouts are recipes for failure.
A little dedication will go a long way. Motivation is your new best friend so stay in touch with it.
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