Dieting for muscle

wingless · 01-15-2010, 09:38 PM

TBFE,

I am trying to work out more, since there is a rec center on campus about 5 minutes away walking distance. After working out, I'm never sure if I should try to consume foods that have a lot of fiber, protein, fats, etc. Can somebody (Jason, Critical, etc) tell me what I should try to eat after I work out to add muscle and not fat.

And a general guide to a diet would be nice. Looking for any advice. Thanks.

Moose · 01-15-2010, 09:42 PM

Eat before you work out. Eat foods high in protein and good carbs, no junk food. The more food (fuel) you give your body before you workout the more energy you will have, the harder you will work, the faster you will recover (gain muscle). I suggest chicken, rice, broccoli, and maybe some sort of protein shake. Even a simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich is good if you don't have the ability to get ahold of a hearty meal. After a work out, maybe a protein bar, but keep it light.

Arsonism · 01-15-2010, 10:11 PM

Protein shake + PBnJ = Win.

I did that and foot long tuna salad sandwiches .... worked for me pretty good.

jasonSuFi · 01-15-2010, 10:17 PM

*grumbles* this is such a broad question because everything is different for each person lol.

If you want to get good lean protein then stick with chicken, turkey and fish. Try to stay away from red meat since it's fat content will hamper your fat loss (but will help with muscle gain, so use however you want).

You need to know when to eat complex carbs and simple carbs. Complex during the day and before workouts, and simple carbs immediately following your workouts (best done in the form of a waxymaize shake or hell even apple or grape juice would do).

Protein shakes to help supplement your protein needs if you aren't able to get it all taken care off with food. Best times to take them are immediately upon waking and right after your workouts. To help lose weight, get your hands on a protein powder that is low in calories and is quickly digested (whey protein).

Retro · 01-15-2010, 10:44 PM

Ok, working out and excercise is one of my specialtise.

If you just ran a bit and then did high rep. work out, eat as a normal person on a diet would, just with a bit more calories then normal. For this, as well as any workout, eat immidiatley after working out.

If you did your biggest weight with fewer reps, eat some fattier foods, or just as much food as it takes to be stuffed to get the most nutrietion and build the muscle up. Only do that immidiatley after the workout, as that is when your body needs it, other then that, diet as usual.

jasonSuFi · 01-15-2010, 10:46 PM

Dude, this is my expertise. Your advice is so incredibly general. To say nothing of poorly spelled.

wingless · 01-16-2010, 01:43 AM

sorry for being so general guys, I'm just trying to figure out what I should be eating to lose fat and gain muscle. and thanks for all the recommendations.

Retro · 01-16-2010, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by jasonSuFi

Dude, this is my expertise. Your advice is so incredibly general. To say nothing of poorly spelled.

My mom is one of those excersise therapists, and my dad used to be a competition body builder. I've been working out for yeeears.

And my mozilla firefox isn't working atm, so spell check doesn't work on IE.

Oh and you're cool.

jasonSuFi · 01-16-2010, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Retro

My mom is one of those excersise therapists, and my dad used to be a competition body builder. I've been working out for yeeears.

And my mozilla firefox isn't working atm, so spell check doesn't work on IE.

Oh and you're cool.

Cool story, bro.

I have been too, to say nothing of reading every bit of educational material I could get my hands on regarding exercise form and purpose, getting advice from lifters who have been lifting for years longer than I have (five years by the way), and my own years of experience with trial and error.

So if you're really so experienced, don't post such general and trivial advice.

Chilled · 01-16-2010, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by jasonSuFi

Cool story, bro.

I have been too, to say nothing of reading every bit of educational material I could get my hands on regarding exercise form and purpose, getting advice from lifters who have been lifting for years longer than I have (five years by the way), and my own years of experience with trial and error.

So if you're really so experienced, don't post such general and trivial advice.

Got em.

On topic: Good advice Jason, I really need to start lifting again but I've been so damn busy lately I havent had the chance. Not to mention my mindset hasn't been in the lifting mood lately haha

jasonSuFi · 01-16-2010, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Chilled

Got em.

On topic: Good advice Jason, I really need to start lifting again but I've been so damn busy lately I havent had the chance. Not to mention my mindset hasn't been in the lifting mood lately haha

Do you need help man? Either add me on aim or facebook and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

LiL PAYN3 · 01-16-2010, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by jasonSuFi

Cool story, bro.

I have been too, to say nothing of reading every bit of educational material I could get my hands on regarding exercise form and purpose, getting advice from lifters who have been lifting for years longer than I have (five years by the way), and my own years of experience with trial and error.

So if you're really so experienced, don't post such general and trivial advice.

Who gives a fuck?

Mathiasa · 01-16-2010, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by jasonSuFi

Do you need help man? Either add me on aim or facebook and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Maybe you could share some of your tips and advices, since I just recently started lifting.

Currently setting up a 5 week plan with some kind of goal/goals, which will after that be changed for another 5 week plan (to make the training more efficient).

I will be lifting 3 days a week; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (Thursday will be a little more down tempo I think).

jasonSuFi · 01-16-2010, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Mathiasa

Maybe you could share some of your tips and advices, since I just recently started lifting.

Currently setting up a 5 week plan with some kind of goal/goals, which will after that be changed for another 5 week plan (to make the training more efficient).

I will be lifting 3 days a week; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (Thursday will be a little more down tempo I think).

erm, what exactly are you lifting for? like gimme some details here

Mathiasa · 01-17-2010, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by jasonSuFi

erm, what exactly are you lifting for? like gimme some details here

My main goal would be to lower my body fat and make it muscles.
I'm not really looking to bulk up a lot.

01-15-2010, 09:38 PM	#1
wingless SNEAK ATTACK BONAR Best Forum God Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,262 Location: Bellingham, WA Gallery: 30 Credits: 13,658 Blog Entries: 3	Dieting for muscle TBFE, I am trying to work out more, since there is a rec center on campus about 5 minutes away walking distance. After working out, I'm never sure if I should try to consume foods that have a lot of fiber, protein, fats, etc. Can somebody (Jason, Critical, etc) tell me what I should try to eat after I work out to add muscle and not fat. And a general guide to a diet would be nice. Looking for any advice. Thanks.

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Moose Best Team 1000 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,286 Location: PA Gallery: 0 Credits: 441	Eat before you work out. Eat foods high in protein and good carbs, no junk food. The more food (fuel) you give your body before you workout the more energy you will have, the harder you will work, the faster you will recover (gain muscle). I suggest chicken, rice, broccoli, and maybe some sort of protein shake. Even a simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich is good if you don't have the ability to get ahold of a hearty meal. After a work out, maybe a protein bar, but keep it light.

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jasonSuFi Official Forum Badass TBFE is My Life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,668 Location: Orlando Gallery: 20 Credits: 2,704 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	grumbles this is such a broad question because everything is different for each person lol. If you want to get good lean protein then stick with chicken, turkey and fish. Try to stay away from red meat since it's fat content will hamper your fat loss (but will help with muscle gain, so use however you want). You need to know when to eat complex carbs and simple carbs. Complex during the day and before workouts, and simple carbs immediately following your workouts (best done in the form of a waxymaize shake or hell even apple or grape juice would do). Protein shakes to help supplement your protein needs if you aren't able to get it all taken care off with food. Best times to take them are immediately upon waking and right after your workouts. To help lose weight, get your hands on a protein powder that is low in calories and is quickly digested (whey protein).

01-15-2010, 10:44 PM	#5
Retro TBFE Level 7 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 150 Location: The Great North Gallery: 0 Credits: 244	Ok, working out and excercise is one of my specialtise. If you just ran a bit and then did high rep. work out, eat as a normal person on a diet would, just with a bit more calories then normal. For this, as well as any workout, eat immidiatley after working out. If you did your biggest weight with fewer reps, eat some fattier foods, or just as much food as it takes to be stuffed to get the most nutrietion and build the muscle up. Only do that immidiatley after the workout, as that is when your body needs it, other then that, diet as usual.

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jasonSuFi Official Forum Badass TBFE is My Life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,668 Location: Orlando Gallery: 20 Credits: 2,704 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Dude, this is my expertise. Your advice is so incredibly general. To say nothing of poorly spelled.

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wingless SNEAK ATTACK BONAR Best Forum God Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,262 Location: Bellingham, WA Gallery: 30 Credits: 13,658 Blog Entries: 3	sorry for being so general guys, I'm just trying to figure out what I should be eating to lose fat and gain muscle. and thanks for all the recommendations.

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