INTRODUCTION AND GAIN MUSCLE / LOSE FAT PLAN – Level 1
HOW TO MAXIMIZE MUSCLE AND MINIMIZE FAT; ACHIEVE A FAT-TO-MUSCLE TRANSITION
- Nutrition is the key factor in gaining muscle and losing fat!
- Not Train to build muscle – always!
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- You should always tailor your training, cardio and nutrition to build muscle and lose
- Each extra pound of muscle means you can eat about 50 additional
ACCELERATE FAT–TO–MUSCLE TRANSITION WITH CORRECT NUTRIENT RATIO
- The most important factor in building – lean muscle tissue while losing fat is your ratio of protein, fats, and
- For most people 50% Protein, 20% Carbohydrate and 30% Fat is best for building muscle and losing fat at the same
- Another important factor if you want to lose fat and gain muscle is total caloric
- You can almost always eat more calories with a 50 – 20 – 30 ratio than with a lower fat
- It is nearly impossible to gain lean muscle tissue when your calorie intake is below maintenance
- To gain lean muscle you probably need between 12 and 15 calories per pound of Females should normally start with 12 calories per pound of bodyweight .
- Think of your bodyfat and lean muscle tissue as competing Each trying to attract the calories and carbs you eat to accumulate fat or build muscle respectively.
- The more fat you have the more chance that any additional calories and/or carbohydrates will be stored as fat. The greater your percentage of lean muscle tissue, the more extra calories you will be able to
MASTER FOOD LIST
This list should be used to make the best choices from each food category. You may substitute freely within each category any time you need a change of pace. For instance, if your diet calls for a 6 oz sweet potato and you just can’t eat one more sweet potato, you may substitute a cup of black beans. If you’re tired of having an apple with meal #2, eat 4 or 5 strawberries. This is your personal food guide.
PROTEIN
Chicken Breast: Fresh or frozen bagged, boneless, skinless chicken breast, bagged chicken breast tenderloins or ground white chicken breast are great lean meat choices. Rotisseried or baked whole chickens (breast meat only, skin removed) can also be found pre-cooked in most grocery stores for under $5 per chicken. This is a convenient and easy way to get in your protein without having to cook it yourself.
Fish: Canned or packets of tuna or salmon make eating protein a snap. Fresh or frozen tuna, salmon, cod, tilapia or snapper are great fish choices too.
Turkey: Ground turkey breast (90% lean or leaner) tastes terrific and is a nice change of pace from your everyday chicken or beef.
Beef: Ground beef (90% or leaner), filet, sirloin steak, round and flank are the leanest cuts of beef.
Protein Powder: UMP or Muscle Provider
NON-STARCHY VEGETABLES
Asparagus, green beans, lettuce (all varieties), spinach, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, onions, peppers (all varieties), squash (summer varieties only) and tomatoes
FRUITS
Apples, strawberries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, oranges, fresh peaches, raspberries, blueberries, pears, pineapple and bananas (limited)
STARCHY CARBOHYDRATES
Brown rice, sweet potatoes or yams, red potatoes, white potatoes, oatmeal cream of rice, beans (black, lima and kidney).
FATS
Cashew butter, almond butter, peanut butter, heavy whipping cream, flaxseed oil, olive oil, safflower oil, Paul Newman’s oil & vinegar dressing, EFA Gold, almonds and walnuts
FREE FOODS
Vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, mustard, garlic, mushrooms, onions, scallions, lettuce, cucumber, citrus peels, chili peppers, dry seasonings, salt, pepper, sugar-free gum and sugar-free Jell-O
FREE BEVERAGES
Diet sodas, coffee, water, sparkling water, and tea