You Are What You Eat, But What Do You Eat to Be What You Want?

You Are What You Eat, But What Do You Eat to Be What You Want?

You are what you eat. How many times have you heard this and then completely ignored it, because you think it doesn't matter? Be honest with yourself. Well it is a fact, that you look and how you feel will be as a direct result of what you eat. If are one of the ones who totally ignore this rule (don't worry, I used to do it to!), my guess is that your mindset is the same as mine once was. Especially if you are just starting out in this crazy world of gaining muscle.

And that is because you don't necessarily see the muscle gains quick enough and you don't seem to lose that nasty middle section quick enough, then a big mac and a milk shake is not really going to make that much difference is it? Well, yes it does make a huge difference. Unless you have a fast metabolism, I have an incredibly slow one mind you, then if you are consuming any amount of junk food on a regular basis, then you simply won't see progress.

And then it becomes a vicious circle - you keep on cheating with your diet and, if you're anything like me, you take one step forward and then five backwards!

If you are serious about looking the best you can be, then you must avoid the junk at all times. High body fat, lack of muscle mass, lack of energy throughout the day and even skin and digestive problems can be attributed to bad diet and wrong nutrition.

So I want to give you some simple tips for eating the right way and taking in the correct nutrition, to help you lose fat, gain muscle and increase strength.

Eat small meals, regularly. When you eat small meals and often, you will naturally reduce your stomach size and you'll feel full quicker and then your waste will naturally decrease. You will get less cravings, which is many peoples problem. Because you eat quite frequently, you will not feel so hungry when it comes to meal times and you won't over eat.

Keep your protein consistent. With each meal, make sure you have your protein either in the form of a meat, eggs or fish. Protein makes you feel fuller for longer and it helps your body burn fat. Eat about 1g of protein per pound of your body weight. Personally, I eat meat with every meal and then snack throughout the day on protein shakes and whole eggs.