This page is an
important reference if you desire a proper and healthy
reduction in weight. Calculating weight loss goals is an
essential base for getting started with a program. Here are a
few free tips:
- It
is 40% physical activity and 60% making healthy eating
choices.
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Eat 5-6 small meals a day.
Eat a complex carbohydrate snack (see carb section below) before
workout and simple carbohydrate snack post
workout.
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DRINK DRINK DRINK! Water is second only to air
as the most important nutrient to sustain life. Drink at least 12 glasses on
workout days. Your
total body water should be at least 50-70% of your total
weight. You will be in
this range if you consume 10-12 glasses a
day.
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Stay away from bad fat! Even
though weight gain is your goal, you don't want to be gaining fat
and eating junk. Get rid of the chips and candy. No more fast food,
nothing fried. Stick to high protein, low (saturated) fat foods like
tuna fish (and other seafood), chicken breast, turkey, lean meats,
rice, pasta, fruits and vegetables, nuts,
etc.
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Track your progress!
Weighing yourself once a week is extremely important, but so is
figuring out if the weight you are gaining is muscle or fat. In
order to know this information, you need to also track your body fat percentage!
