Bodybuilding nutrition: A sound bodybuilding diet plan.

Author: Konstantinos Marangopoulos

Copyright (c) 2006 Konstantinos Marangopoulos

Beginning a new nutrition program is never easy, especially
for beginners. If you are looking to learn how to structure
your diet for building muscle and adding mass then follow
the following proven principles of proven success.

Bodybuilding nutrition does not have to be a chore as many
people think of it. You certainly do not have to starve! A
bodybuilding diet plan is very healthy, and includes all of
the major food groups, making it a complete nutrition
solution that you can incorporate into your lifestyle. A
sound nutrition plan has to include all of the essentials
for health but muscle growth as well.

Therefore, a bodybuilding diet plan has to be higher in
protein and healthy fats than most other diets. It's also
higher in energy potent carbohydrates and uses much
different types of foods than most people consume in their
normal daily eating habits. Bodybuilding diets do not
include most of junk foods and unhealthy treats such as
candy full of simple sugars, fried foods, white flour
products and alcohol. If you want to follow a healthy
lifestyle then you certainly must minimize your consumption
of these unhealthy "delights".

Here's a sample bodybuilding diet plan that will work very
well for pretty much anyone who is looking to add muscle
mass. Depending on your weight and body fat levels, you may
need to increase of decrease the amounts of foods consumed.

Meal 1
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
2 slices low fat cheese
3oz oatmeal
1 apple or banana
1 cup of low fat milk

Meal 2
6oz tuna in water
1 whole wheat bagel
1 tablespoon low fat mayo
1 tomato

Meal 3
8oz grilled chicken breast
2 baked potatoes
2 cups salad, low fat dressing

Meal 4
4oz turkey breast
2 slices whole wheat toast
2 slices low fat cheese
1 cup of low fat milk

Meal 5
8oz grilled steak
1.5 cups brown rice
2 cups salad or steamed vegetables
2 tablespoons olive oil for dressing

Meal 6
6 egg whites, 1 yolk
Half cup oatmeal
1 cup low fat milk

You can also include a daily multivitamin supplement to
ensure you are getting all of the essential micronutrients
needed for proper muscle growth and recovery.

This diet plan will provide you with all essential proteins
for muscle building, carbohydrates for ample energy &
glycogen replenishment and healthy fats for additional
calories. Try to space meals 3 hours apart and always
remembers to drink plenty of water throughout the day.


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Kostas Marangopoulos is a natural bodybuilder, nutrition
consultant, freelance writer and editor-in-chief of
http://www.BodybuildingApplied.com , one of the best
natural bodybuilding websites on the net. His educational
background includes a Master's degree and he is also a
certified personal trainer (CPT) with the National Strength
and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Kostas' educational
and informative bodybuilding articles have been featured on
hundreds of leading websites including
http://www.NaturalMuscleBuilding.com .