You're probably tired of hearing this, but it never hurts to repeat an important concept. If you're serious about building large amounts of muscle, you need to increase your calories in order to give the body the necessary raw materials.
If you eat about as many calories as you burn, then your weight will stay the same. If you eat more calories than your body burns in a given day, then the surplus will be turned into extra weight. So at this point the formula may seem pretty simple.
You may think that you simply need to eat more to gain more muscle. However, what you eat is very important for your muscle building efforts.
I love fast food restaurants, especially McDonald's. But I have to be honest and state that this is not the healthiest food you could be eating. It depends on what exactly you eat why you're there, but for the most part fast food meals are pretty much junk food.
Also, when you make your food choices you should think about your overall health and not just your desire to build muscle. Spending all day at a fast food restaurant will load your body up with Trans fatty acids (or hydrogenated oils). If you end up clogging your arteries, not building muscle will be the least of your problems.
You also need to be careful about the amount of sugar that you take in. So many foods today contain high fructose corn syrup, which is really just a bunch of junk that you don't need to put into your body. Immediate exercise can burn the sugar, and your body can store a small amount. However, your body has a third option, which is increasing your fat percentage.
So, all that wonderful ice cream and candy bars can lead to extra fat whether you like it or not. Whatever you don't burn off can become fat, and if you eat excessive amounts you probably won't burn it all off.
You've probably heard that moderation is key, and it's unlikely that you will completely give up your favorite foods. However, try to focus on good foods like lean proteins and fruits and vegetables. Think of it as a bank account. The more deposits you make (or the more good food that you eat), the more likely is it you can get away with a withdrawal every once in awhile. - 16083
If you eat about as many calories as you burn, then your weight will stay the same. If you eat more calories than your body burns in a given day, then the surplus will be turned into extra weight. So at this point the formula may seem pretty simple.
You may think that you simply need to eat more to gain more muscle. However, what you eat is very important for your muscle building efforts.
I love fast food restaurants, especially McDonald's. But I have to be honest and state that this is not the healthiest food you could be eating. It depends on what exactly you eat why you're there, but for the most part fast food meals are pretty much junk food.
Also, when you make your food choices you should think about your overall health and not just your desire to build muscle. Spending all day at a fast food restaurant will load your body up with Trans fatty acids (or hydrogenated oils). If you end up clogging your arteries, not building muscle will be the least of your problems.
You also need to be careful about the amount of sugar that you take in. So many foods today contain high fructose corn syrup, which is really just a bunch of junk that you don't need to put into your body. Immediate exercise can burn the sugar, and your body can store a small amount. However, your body has a third option, which is increasing your fat percentage.
So, all that wonderful ice cream and candy bars can lead to extra fat whether you like it or not. Whatever you don't burn off can become fat, and if you eat excessive amounts you probably won't burn it all off.
You've probably heard that moderation is key, and it's unlikely that you will completely give up your favorite foods. However, try to focus on good foods like lean proteins and fruits and vegetables. Think of it as a bank account. The more deposits you make (or the more good food that you eat), the more likely is it you can get away with a withdrawal every once in awhile. - 16083
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