When it comes building muscle, it has been said that it's not just the workout that is important but it has to include the food intake as well. Let's take a brief look into food intake. Generally, protein is the main food intake. Why protein? Protein is essential in muscle building. It can be found in fish, egg whites and soy beans. However, there's also whey protein that can be taken in tablet form or through drinking it as a milk shake.
Besides protein, water is essential too. It keeps your body liquid in place. It helps you avoid dehydration from all the workouts that you are doing.
If keeping track of each single meal is confusing for you, try this on for size:
- Eat smaller meals everyday. Five to six times a day with two to three hours gap in between each meal would do.
- Avoid fatty food. It the chicken looks delicious, cut off the fat / skin.
- Discipline. Be persistent in your food intake. When there's temptation, try to avoid it as much as you can. There's always alternatives to the required food intake you need to gain muscles.
