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How to Create a Bodybuilding Diet
A frequently asked question we get is how to create the correct diet for building
muscle. This article teaches you exactly how to do it.
Ok, so you want to get huge?! You get into the gym, pound weights till you have a big
red head, go home and thats it, you maybe think that all you have to do. Pump the
weights. If only it was that simple.
Nutrition plays a very large part of recovery and growth. Without both you wont put
muscle on. Bodybuilding diets are constantly changing due to the increase of your
muscle mass; if you put muscle on you have to eat more, if you lose muscle you need
to eat less. So how do you keep an eye on what is happening inside the body?
Well, you have two means that would work. The first is the good old scales that sit
gathering dust in the bathroom; you should monitor your weight to see if your goal to
put muscle on is causing an increase in bodyweight. If the scales show that weight arestaying the same or going down then its time to look at the diet and eat more. If the
weight is going up then is it muscle? or is the stomach getting bigger? If its the
stomach getting bigger then you are eating too much. But be cautious, you can expect
to put some bodyfat on when trying to put muscle on, but you want to monitor that the
dreaded fat isnt going on to much.
Another good method of checking which is going up, muscle or fat is to use a set of
body fat calipers. By using the calipers every two weeks that will show exactly what
is happening, if muscle is going down due to not eating enough then that will show
with the calipers and you will need to eat more. If the calipers show that bodyfat
percentage is going up then you need to eat less. All good gyms will have a set ofcalipers and as long as the same person does the measurements every time you should
be able to get a true reading as to what exactly is happening. Once you have obtained
the amount of total millimeters and your bodyweight, the chart that comes with the
calipers will show what bodyfat percentage you are. Now comes the clever bit. If you
take your bodyweight in pounds and times it by the bodyfat percentage then that will
come out with your total bodyfat. Then take this figure from the total bodyweight and
that will give you a figure for your fat free mass. The figure is not all muscle but
includes internal organs, bones etc. but just use the figure as muscle for our
calculations.
The two figures you have just worked out, the total bodyfat and fat free mass, shouldbe written down and kept. Then next time you have the measurements done you will
see if the bodyfat percentage has gone up. But more importantly has the total fat
stayed the same or gone down?. Has the fat free mass gone up? Which is what we
want, or gone down, which we dont want. You will find that if your food intake is
right then with your exercise and nutrition the fat free mass will go up and the total
bodyfat will go down. But if your not eating enough then you will find that the fat free
mass (muscle) is going down and the bodyfat will go up - not what you want!
Bodyfat Calculations
Example of calculations of bodyfat, and fat free mass, using the weight as 200lb, and
a bodyfat percentage of 21%.
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Bodyfat Calculations Example
Bodyweight: 200lbs
Bodyfat Percentage: 21%
The calculations...
Step1. Bodyweight x bodyfat percentage = lb bodyfat.(200 x 0.21 = 42 lb bodyfat)
Step2. Bodyweight 42 = fat free mass (200 42 = 158) (This figure
is the total amount of fat free mass).
So now we know...
Bodyweight: 200lbs
Bodyfat Percentage: 21%
Total Bodyfat: 42lbs
Fat Free Mass: 158lbs
The next time you have the bodyfat percentage done ideally, you want to see that thefat free mass has gone up and the total bodyfat has stayed the same or has gone down.
That is the ideal situation. But sometimes it doesnt happen and the fat has gone up
and the fat free mass has gone down. The reason that the fat free mass goes down is
that possibly you are losing muscle which you are not eating enough food for the
amount of work/training you are doing.
Ok, I hear you saying, what if I train at home? Well in this situation we can use the
old favorites, a set of scales and the mirror. You know, the one you use to admire
yourself in!
The bathroom scales should show an increase in your bodyweight, if it's not going upthen your not eating enough. If the mirror is showing an increase of bodyfat around
the middle then you are eating too much.
So how do we set about setting a nutrition plan for ourselves? Firstly we need to know
how many calories we should eat in a day, on top of the calories required for our body
at rest we need to add into the diet calories we expend on daily activities and our
training.
Use This Calculatorto work out your calories per day. As a basic starting point, we
use a ratio of protein, carbohydrates, and fats (PCF) of 30% protein, 50%
carbohydrates and 20% fats. Remember that protein and carbohydrates contain 4calories per gram, fat contain 9 calories per gram.
An example: The calculator has given us a value of 2900 calories per day, so use the
following calculation to find the PCF ratio:
Protein: 30% of 2900 = 870 calories / 4 = 217.5g per day.
Carbohydrates: 50% of 2900 = 1450 calories / 4 calories = 362.5g per day.
Fat: 20% of 2900 = 580 calories / 9 = 64.4g per day.
So now you know exactly how much food you require per day. Now you will need to
find out how much food you require (approx) per meal. You should be using frequent
feedings and as such should divide the grams of food given above into as many meals
per day as you can fit in, usually between 5-8 meals per day.
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So to work the above amount of grams of food per day you use the following
calculation:
Total meals required per day 6. (Figures rounded off)
Protein: 217.5g / 6 = 36g of protein per meal x 6
Carbohydrates: 362.5g / 6 = 60g of carbohydrates per meal x 6
Fat: 64.4g / 5* = 13g of fat per meal x 5*
* Note: In the after training meal you want the nutrients to be digested quickly and fat
delays the digestion of the meal, so fat is omitted in this meal only.
Below are listings of the best foods for our nutrition plan, and for our recovery and
growth from training. The amounts have been put as per ounce (28g) of each food for
easier calculation.
So to work out a meal you have to look at the lists given below and choose what foods
you want to use in a particular meal to give you the amounts required per meal.
Example: Evening meal.
(Requirements, protein 36g, Carbohydrates 60g, Fat 13g)
Food Protein(g) Carbohydrates(g) Fat(g)
Beef (sirloin grilled) 3oz 27.9 0.0 8.4
Brown rice (cooked)6oz 4.2 38.4 1.2
Carrot (2 large) 2.0 14 1.2
Cabbage (2oz) 0.8 3.2 0.0
Green beans (2oz) 1.0 4.0 0.0
Totals: 35.6 60 10.8
So you can see by the above meal that you are very close to the total amount that is
required per meal, you can have larger meals for the main meals like breakfast, lunch
and evening meal, and smaller meals for mid morning, mid afternoon, and supper
time.
Use the charts below to calculate your meals for your given calculations, you will find
that after you have done it a couple of times how easy it is, and you will also get to
know what the portion size you require for that given amount of food.
Once you have your food sorted out, give the plan two weeks for the body to adapt to
your new eating plan. Then if...
You're not gaining weight. Eat twice the amount of carbs and 1.5 times as much
protein at two of your meals per day.
You're gaining weight, but its as much fat as it is muscle. Eliminate carbs at your last
two meals of the day, (excluding your post workout meal.
You're gaining weight and losing bodyfat. Follow the directions in rule (1) above at
every meal.
You did fine at first, but now your bodyfat has increased. Halve your carbs at yourlast two meals. If the bodyfat falls in two weeks, increase your carbs.
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Best Foods For Muscle Building
Below is a list of the best bodybuilding foods and their macronutrient profiles, with
the information below you can build a diet based on your own particular goals, mass
building, getting lean, or just basic maintenance of your diet.
Meat, Fish, Poultry. (per ounce, 28g)Food Calories Protein(g) Carbohydrates(g) Fat(g)
Atlantic Salmon 56.6 7.7 nil 2.4
Bacon back (grilled) 27.0 3.4 nil 1.2
Beef (mince-lean) 53.0 8.0 nil 2.1
Beef (silverside) 54.4 8.7 nil 1.8
Beef (sirloin-grilled) 64.0 9.3 nil 2.8
Beef (topside) 54.7 9.9 nil 1.5
Catfish (fillet) 46.6 8.0 nil 1.2
Chicken (breast) 49.7 9.6 nil 1.2
Chicken (drumstick) 23.6 3.7 nil 0.9
Chicken (thigh) 33.6 4.3 nil 4.3
Cod 32.6 7.1 nil 0.3
Crab (Alaskan) 30.1 5.9 nil 0.6
Deli roast beef 15.5 2.5 0.6 0.3
Halibut 43.5 8.4 nil 0.9
Ham (sliced-lean) 40.7 6.2 0.3 1.5
Lamb (leg) 63.7 8.2 nil 3.7
Pork tenderloin 51.0 8.7 nil 1.5
Scallops 27.3 5.2 0.9 0.3
Shrimps 30.8 6.5 nil nil
Tuna (bluefish-
fresh)57.2 9.3 nil 1.8
Tuna (canned-white) 39.8 8.0 nil 0.9
Turkey (breast) 42.9 9.3 nil nil
Venison (tenderloin) 46.3 9.3 nil 0.6
Dairy & Egg Products. (per ounce, 28g)
Food Calories Protein(g) Carbohydrates(g) Fat(g)
Egg (whole-1 large) 74 6.0 trace 5.0
Egg (substitute-50ml) 53 8.0 trace 2.0
Egg (white-1 large) 18.0 4.0 trace trace
Low fat buttermilk (250ml) 98.0 8.0 12 2.0
Ricotta cheese (part skimmed) 38.3 3.13 1.3 2.24
Yogurt (plain fat-free) 15.8 1.6 2.1 trace
Cheddar Cheese (reduced fat) 54.8 7.8 1.1 2.2
Swiss Cheese (reduced fat) 56.0 8.9 1.1 1.1
Skimmed Milk(250ml) 86 8.0 12 trace
Cottage Cheese (2%) 25.0 4.0 1.0 1
Nuts Seeds and Oils. (per ounce, 28g)
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Food Calories Protein(g) Carbohydrates(g) Fat(g)
Almonds 183 6.7 6.7 15.6
Almond Butter (1 tbsp) 101 2.5 3.5 9.5
Canola oil (1 tbsp) 124 0.0 0.0 14
Flaxseeds (1 tbsp) 59 2.3 4.0 4.0
Olive Oil (1 tbsp) 119 0.0 0.0 14
Peanut butter 96 4.0 3.0 8.5
Peanuts (dry roasted) 186 7.8 6.7 15.6
Walnuts 207 4.5 4.5 21.2
Grains, Breads, and Pasta. (per ounce, 28g)
Food Calories Protein(g) Carbohydrates(g) Fat(g)
Bagel, plain (1 small-3) 190 7 37 1
Barley, pearl (cooked) 33.7 7 7.7 0.1
Bran Muffin (1 small) 178 5 32 5Brown Rice (cooked) 31.1 0.7 6.4 0.2
Corn, tortilla (1) 58 2 12 1
Couscous (cooked) 30.8 1 6.4 trace
Crumpet (1) 134 4 26 1
Flour, tortilla (8dia) 146 4 25 3
Macaroni (wholewheat) 39.3 1.4 8 0.2
Oatmeal (cooked) 17.2 0.7 3.0 0.2
Rye bread (1 slice) 83 3.0 16 1.0
Sourdough Bread (1 slice) 88 3.0 17 1.0
Spaghetti (wholewheat)(cooked)
39.3 1.4 8.0 0.2
Wheatgerm (1tbsp) 26 2.0 4.0 0.5
White rice (cooked) 31 0.6 6.8 trace
Wholegrain Cereal 84 2.0 21.4 0.9
Wholegrain Crackers (5) 90 2.0 14 3.0
Wholemeal Bread (1 slice) 73 3.0 13 1
Wholemeal Pitta (1) 170 6.0 35 2.0
Wholemeal Pretzels 115 3.3 21.4 0.9
Wild Rice (cooked) 28.1 1.1 5.9 0.1
Fruits (per ounce, 28g)
Food Calories Protein(g) Carbohydrates(g) Fat(g)
Apple 1 (med) 72 trace 19 trace
Apricots (3) 50 2.0 12 trace
Avocado (1/4) 80 1.0 4.0 7.0
Banana (1 med) 105 1.0 30 trace
Blueberries 50.6 0.1 3.9 trace
Cantaloupe 9.4 0.1 2.2 trace
Cherries (tart) 14 0.3 3.4 trace
Grapefruit (1/2 Medium) 41 1.0 10 trace
Grape Juice (100 ml) 45.2 trace 19 trace
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Grapes (seedless) 20 0.1 5.4 trace
Melon (cubed) Honeydew 10 0.1 5.4 trace
Mango (cubes) 18 0.1 4.7 trace
Nectarine (1 medium) 60 1.0 14 trace
Orange (1 navel) 69 1.0 18 trace
Orange Juice (100ml) 44.8 0.8 26 trace
Papaya (cubes) 10.9 0.1 2.8 trace
Peach (1 med) 38 1.0 9.0 trace
Pear (1 med) 96 1.0 26 trace
Pineapple (cubes) 13.3 1.0 20 trace
Plum (1) 30 Trace 8.0 trace
Raisins (loose) 86.3 0.7 23 trace
Raspberries 14.3 0.4 3.3 0.1
Strawberries 9.1 0.1 2.2 trace
Watermelon (cubes) 8.5 0.1 2.2 trace
Legumes (per ounce, 28g)
Food Calories Protein(g) Carbohydrates(g) Fat(g)
Lima Beans (baby) 33.8 2.0 6.1 trace
Black Beans 36.8 2.3 6.5 trace
Chickpeas 46.9 2.4 8.0 0.7
Kidney beans 34 2.4 8.0 trace
Lentils (cooked) 32 2.5 5.6 trace
Tofu (raw) 45 4.9 1.1 2.5
Soya beans (cooked) 79 6.8 6.2 3.1Split Peas (cooked) 32.4 2.2 5.8 trace
Vegetables (per ounce. 28g)
Food Calories Protein(g) Carbohydrates(g) Fat(g)
Artichokes (1 medium) 60 4.0 13 trace
Asparagus (4 large spears) 16 2.0 3.0 trace
Aubergine (cubed) 7.0 trace 1.4 trace
Beats (sliced cooked) 2.35 0.8 2.8 trace
Broccoli (florets raw) 7.7 0.6 1.2 trace
Brussels sprouts 10 1.2 2.0 traceButternut squash 11.5 0.3 3.0 trace
Cabbage (shredded) 6.8 0.4 1.6 trace
Carrot (1 large) 30 1.0 7 trace
Cauliflower 7.0 0.5 2.0 trace
Chinese cabbage (cooked) 3.3 0.5 .05 trace
Collard greens (chopped) 1.6 0.1 0.3 trace
Corn, kernels 22 1.0. 5.0 0.3
Courgette (chopped) 5.0 0.4 0.9 trace
Cucumber (sliced) 4.3 0.2 1.0 trace
Garlic (1 clove) 5.0 trace 1.0 trace
Green beans 3.7 0.5 2.0 trace
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Green peas (raw) 24 1.6 4.3 trace
Kale (chopped) 6.5 0.6 1.5 0.2
Mushrooms (sliced) 6.0 0.8 0.8 trace
Onion (chopped) 11.5 0.3 2.8 trace
Pepper (green) Chopped 5.6 0.2 1.3 trace
Potato (1 med) Baked 161 4.0 37 trace
Potato (boiled) 24 0.0 6.0 0.0
Potato (mashed with milk) 23 1.0 5.0 0.0
Pumpkin (fresh) 5.6 0.2 1.2 trace
Romaine lettuce (shredded) 6.2 0.6 1.2 trace
Spinach 7.0 1.0 1.0 trace
Sweet potato 1 med, baked) 103 2.0 24 trace
Tomato (1 lge) 33 2.0 7.0 trace
Tomato juice (100ml) 16 0.8 4.0 trace
In Summary...
Remember that if...
You're not gaining weight.
Eat twice the amount of carbs and 1.5 times as much protein at two of your meals per
day.
You're gaining weight, but its as much fat as it is muscle.
Eliminate carbs at your last two meals of the day, (excluding your post workout meal.
You're gaining weight and losing bodyfat.
Follow the directions in rule (1) above at every meal.
You did fine at first, but now your bodyfat has increased.
Halve your carbs at your last two meals. If the bodyfat falls in two weeks, increaseyour carbs.