Keys To A Good Weight Training Diet
Why You Need A Good Weight Training Diet
When most people hear the term weight training diet, their mind immediately goes only to the word ‘diet’. The truth is that eating not just the right foods, but in the right proportions and at the right times, can make all the difference in achieving your weight loss and muscles building goals.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a man who wants to bulk up or a woman who wants to develop a tight, toned physique, your diet will play a pivotal role and if you know what you need to do, you will achieve your goals more quickly and easily.
Key Components
The two main things you have to keep in mind when it comes to your nutrition is it has to be consistent and there are no magic pills. It’s all about eating as much whole (non-processed) foods as possible and to keep the balance between proteins carbohydrates and fats. This is nothing new or fancy, but it is the key to getting not only a smokin’ hot body, but also a healthy one.
To get the most out of your workouts you have to provide your body with the right type of fuel. So many people are still stuck in the rut where they think they can’t eat very much if they want to lose weight. If you continue to live by this old fashioned idea you will slow down your weight loss and it will take longer to get those six pack abs you want. You have to eat and eat often to give your body the fuel it needs to grow.
One very important component of your weight training diet is what you eat right after you’ve worked out. In order to maximize your metabolism boost from your workout, you want to feed your body as soon after your workout as possible.
How Much To Eat
A good rule of thumb is about a 300 calorie meal for a woman and 500 calorie meal for a man. Try to keep this post workout meal heavy on lean protein and light on carbs and fat. Try to keep the ratio of carbs:protein around 2:1 to no more than 4:1. Since fats will slow the absorption of the the protein keep it to a minimum in your post workout meals.
When deciding what you should have for your post workout weight training diet remember to not get taken in by all the fitness magazines that try to sell you some powder or drink mix. You don’t have to use that in order to achieve ripped abs and a toned body. Just stick with easy all natural foods.
For example, bananas, pineapples, honey, raisins are a few great forms of natural carbohydrates which will help promote an insulin response and will promote a muscles building effect. A great source of post workout protein is fat free yogurt. You can easily mix a fruit from the carbs category in with some yogurt for a great tasting and nutritious smoothie which is perfect for a post workout meal.
A weight training diet post workout meal is the exact opposite of the meals you’ll eat during the rest of your day. A post workout meal will have high glycemic index carbs, easily digested proteins and very little fat. Your regular daily meals should consist of low glycemic index carbs, slow release proteins, and plenty of healthy fats.
Get The Most Out Of Your Workouts
To maximize your weight loss efforts and get the most out of every workout, it’s very important that you understand and use some simple weight training diet strategies.
Remember, it’s not just what you eat, but how often you
eat that will really make the difference and help you get ripped abs and a tight body.
Get Ripped With This Great Abs Work Out
Use This Great Abs Work Out To Ripped Just In Time For Summer
It seems like one of the biggest (pardon the pun!) trouble spots people are dealing with are flabby abs. They have tried every pill and fad diet they can get their hands on and still have a flabby mid-section with virtually no ab muscles in sight. They often write me and ask what abs work out I recommend.
The first thing I tell them is that there are no quick fixes, sorry, but the truth is if it were that easy everyone would have six pack abs. In order to get the body, and abs, of your dreams you will have to combine sensible eating habits with a regular exercise routine.
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His book, Truth About Six Pack Abs, cuts through all the B.S. and shows you easy to follow, down to Earth techniques that will not only allow you to lose the fat, but keep it off forever. No quick fixes here, just real long term lasting results, and it’s actually easier and more enjoyable than you believe!
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Stick To Your Fitness Exercise Program In 5 Easy Steps
Your Fitness Exercise Program, How To Stay Motivated
It’s easy to get motivated to exercise and eat right right before spring or when you have a big event like a wedding or class reunion. But after that buzz wears off how do you stay motivated to continue your fitness exercise program?
While it can sometimes be challenging, it’s not impossible, especially with some help. Here are a few secrets that can help you stay on track with your fitness exercise programs so you’ll reach your goal, whatever that may be:
1. Make a plan. If you were going on vacation you’d plan your destination,budget some money, ask for time off of work, etc, wouldn’t you? Yet when it comes to health and fitness and getting in shape it’s treated like an after thought.
When you are just beginning a fitness exercise program take a little time to plan it out. Decide if you want to work out at home or join a gym, figure out if you’re going to need some new clothes or shoes, if you’re going to workout at home what equipment will you need, and last, but not least, when are you planning to do your workouts?
You have to make a commitment to your fitness and that means planning ahead. Don’t just plan on working out ‘when you feel like it’. If you rely on that method you probably won’t work out much since you’re likely to never fell like it!
2. Seeing signs of progress can help you stay on track when it comes to a fitness exercise program. Most people have an easier time staying motivated once they start seeing results. By keeping a journal and tracking your progress you are more likely to keep going.
This is especially important when you’re first starting out and may be working hard but not seeing a lot of progress when you measure yourself of weigh yourself.
It can help you to realize that you are making progress when you can look back over your workout journal and see how often you’ve worked out or that you’ve been able to increase how much weight you can lift. Keep a workout journal.
3. Make your goals realistic. One of the biggest mistakes people make is that they wait to get in shape for a certain event such as a vacation. They will work like a fiend for a few weeks but as the time gets closer to the vacation they’ll realize they aren’t going to meet their goals and they give up.
Instead of setting yourself up for failure by establishing unrealistic goals, why not just pick a date and start? If you start out with unrealistic expectations you will not meet your goal and you will get discouraged and give up, don’t do that to yourself.
4. Take the ‘work’ out of workout. Don’t think of it as spending 30 boring minutes on the treadmill, instead find an activity that you enjoy doing. It could be anything: dancing,martial arts, tennis, biking, etc. The point is if you find something that you actually like to do you’ll do it far more often than you would if you choose something that feels like a chore. Make your ‘workouts’ fun.
5. Try to find a workout buddy. You will be far less likely to blow off that aerobics class or your trip to the gym if you know your friend is expecting you. This is one time when peer pressure can be a good thing. Find someone who is motivated and the two of you can help each other meet your weight loss and fitness goals and stick to your fitness exercise program.
While it may not be easy to lose weight and get in shape, it’s not as hard as we tend to make it either. Sticking to your fitness exercise programs can become less work if you follow the steps above. Like the commercials say: just do it.
