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becoming a professional bodybuilder

Bodybuilding is a tough task. It requires a lot of hard work, dedication, motivation and sacrifice. Numbers of workout techniques, guidance from physician, implementation and workout hours are some of the things to keep in mind when you are planning to go for bodybuilding. However, the most important thing to keep in mind is diet.

Bodybuilder Diet

Bodybuilders are asked to follow and maintain a strict diet. The specific diet is known as Bodybuilder Diet. The diet is recommended to the bodybuilders to ensure that the body receives an adequate amount of needed nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to provide the required energy levels in order to work out and gain muscle mass. The diet improves metabolism and burns fat content faster than usual.

How Does Bodybuilder Diet Work?

The diet is comprised of meals that contain equal nutritional content. You need to consume a minimum 5 or maximum of 7 meals a day with a gap of 3 to 4 hours in each meal. In this way, the body is able to receive the required nutrients from time to time.

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All the bodybuilders have a specific diet plan. You may design the diet plan according to your choices and preference. All the meals contain low amount of fat and fiber. You must have a consistent intake of proteins and carbohydrates. The meals you eat just before workout must include these nutrients to provide you with the perfect energy levels and prevent dehydration.

Here is a sample Bodybuilder Diet Plan for you to have an idea on how to design your diet plan.

Meal #1 7:00am

  • You may have a small bowl or cup of dry oats. It is preferred to mix them with water. Have 250g of egg beaters as they are rich in protein.

Meal #2 9:00am

  • You may go for verified protein powder along crabs made from cream of grits or oatmeal. You may also have 1tbs of flaxseed oil.

Meal #3 12:00pm

  • Have brown rice along with baked potatoes with a small cup or bowl of oatmeal.
  • You may have a medium-sized bowl of spinach, broccoli, kale, cowpeas, or other desired vegetable.
  • Have 8 – 10 ounces of turkey, chicken or lean fish.

Meal #4  3:00pm

  • Have the spectrum brand tbs of flaxseed. You may also opt for carbohydrate powder with rice or oatmeal.

Meal #5 5:00pm

  • You may have a cup of oatmeal along with few baked potatoes.
  • Go for a bowl of green beans, cowpeas, broccoli, or any other vegetables.
  • Have 8 – 10 ounces of white or red meat.

Meal #6 8:00

  • You may have the same meal as meal #2 or #4.

Tips for a Successful Bodybuilder Diet

  1. Don’t go for a diet that does not provides adequate intake of carbs. It may lead to fatigue or energy loss.
  2. You should have a have a high calorie diet for 5 days of the week and low calories diet for remaining 2 days.
  3. Exclude refined sugars from your diet. Don’t go for sodas and other sugary beverages.

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