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		<title>Nutrition Tips For Beginning Bodybuilders</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:16:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- WSA: rules for context '336x280' said: don't show ad -->Bodybuilding is an amazing thing and the variety or magnitude of effort that every bodybuilding enthusiasts put in is even more amazing. Nutrition is also one of the most important aspects associated with bodybuilding that people take very seriously.</p>
<p>Nutrition helps the body with the internal elements that the body needs to build good bulky muscle in a short period of time. We all are aware of the fact that the right nutrition at the right time can work wonders for the body and this is the reason that many people are running behind any diet regimen or nutrition tips that promises them with prompt results.</p>
<p>Bodybuilding is all about a concentrated long time effort to build muscles and this process can get hampered if your body does not get the right nutrition. Here we are going to look at the nutrition tips that will provide you with the nutrition that will really help you to gain more muscles.</p>
<p>The basic logic behind this revolutionary nutrition regimen is that it banks not on the type of food that you eat, but the time they are absorbed by the body. This is really important as you need to when your body absorbs the nutrients from the foods you eat. So you will learn about the foods that you have to take and the timing of the food so that your body can use it to its advantage.</p>
<p>The timing of the consumption of food holds a lot of importance if you are trying to build muscles. People often tend to eat a lot and then burn off the calories through a rigorous iron pumping session. Now this is something that does not help in the long term and this is why you need to eat the right amount at the right time while going through your usual bodybuilding exercise regimen.</p>
<p>Recent researches have tried to find out the implications of protein and carbohydrates in an anabolic muscle building regimen. Analysis of the nutrients have provided some surprising results and based on these results the researchers have tried to answer the two major queries- what are the nutrients that one should consume before or after the workout sessions and what are the specific benefits of consuming the nutrients at a said time?</p>
<p>Well, you need to take a combination of Creatine, whey protein and carbohydrates. This is definitely going to provide you the nutrients that the body needs and you need to take the cocktail just before your weightlifting session. You need to repeat the same cocktail intake after completing your workouts to provide the maximum benefits to the body. This definitely points to the fact that it is the timing that matters the most rather than what you take.</p>
<p>One hour prior to and after the weightlifting sessions is considered to be the best time to consume the nutrients as your body fully utilizes the same to build lean muscles. The carbohydrate and protein is completely used by the liver and turned into lean muscles just after grueling workout sessions and this timing is generally the one hour mark after the workout.</p>
<p>The amount of the nutrients that is recommended to make the cocktail is whey carbohydrates (75-100 g), protein (30-50 g), and creatine monohydrate (3-5 g). Try out these tips and see your muscles growing like never before!</p>
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		<title>Stay Away From Carbs For Fat Loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- WSA: rules for context '336x280' said: don't show ad -->It&#8217;s one thing to bulk up and it&#8217;s another thing entirely to be adding layers and layers of fat to your body while thinking you&#8217;re actually bulking up. The latter will lead you to a never ending battle with <strong>fat loss </strong>that I guarantee you will not be fun.</p>
<p>One of the things you want to avoid if you don&#8217;t want any more fat on your body is eating carbohydrates before you go to bed. Actually it would probably be best if you avoided them entirely  at least 3 hours before bed for optimal <strong>fat loss</strong>.</p>
<p>You see when you consume carbohydrates before you hit the sack your body usually stores more of it as fat then it would during the day because you burn much fewer calories when you&#8217;re laying in bed doing nothing (not exactly a situation conducive for <strong>fat loss </strong>you know&#8230;</p>
<p>Makes sense right?</p>
<p>Another thing consuming carbohydrates late at night may do is result in decreased growth hormone production&#8230;</p>
<p>Ever seen a skinny guy with a big &#8216;ol beer belly?</p>
<p>Yeah&#8230; stay away from carbohydrates at least 3 hours before you go to bed and do everything you can to avoid the battle against <strong>fat loss.</strong></p>
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		<title>The 3 Times You Must Be Taking The Nutritional Supplement Protein</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 18:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- WSA: rules for context '336x280' said: don't show ad -->In my opinion there are essentially 3 instances throughout the day where you absolutely must be taking your protein <strong>nutritional supplement</strong>:</p>
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<li>First thing in the morning<strong> </strong>-You just fasted/slept for 8 hours and your muscles need the <strong>nutritional supplement </strong>protein. Consuming protein 1st thing in the morning will put a stop to any catabolic activity that may have started while you were sleeping.</li>
<li>Before your workout &#8211; Essentially this is to fuel your workout and to ensure your muscles don&#8217;t end up flat or out of gas during your workout.</li>
<li>After your workout &#8211; Flat out this is when your muscles will grow. After your workout, your muscles are like a sponge and will absorb any protein <strong>nutritional supplement</strong> to begin the rebuilding process. Don&#8217;t miss out on this golden opportunity!</li>
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<p>Without a doubt the king of all <strong>nutritional supplement </strong>is protein. Protein is single handedly responsible for building the muscle you work so hard to terar down in the gym.</p>
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		<title>3 Reasons To Take The Nutritional Supplement Fiber</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2007 19:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- WSA: rules for context '336x280' said: don't show ad -->Back in the day, the <strong>nutritional supplement </strong>fiber was something that your grandpa and grandma supplemented with but these days fiber is proving to have some pretty powerful benefits for bodybuilders.</p>
<p>Here are 3 good reasons you should be taking the <strong>nutritional supplement </strong>fiber:</p>
<ol>
<li>Fiber improves nutrient absorption by cleaning the inner walls of your intestines (it does this by getting rid of all undigested food found in your digestive tract). The only thing you need to know is: the cleaner your digestive tract; the better chance your body has of absorbing important nutrients like protein and carbohydrates.</li>
<li>The <strong>nutritional supplement </strong>Fiber aids insulin sensitivity. Insulin is the hormone in your body that sends carbohydrates and protein into your muscles to assist in recovery and growth. Basically, the more sensitive your insulin sensitivity; the more nutrients your muscles will absorb.</li>
<li>Fiber slows the absorption of carbohydrates. If you&#8217;ve ever ran out of fuel during a workout, you may want to consider eating some oatmeal or yams and supplementing with fiber about an hour before your workout&#8230; see if you run out of fuel then!</li>
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<p>As you can see this <strong>nutritional supplement</strong> is definetly something you should consider taking and the wonderful thing is that it is probably already inlcuded in your dailu multi-vitamin.</p>
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		<title>Cottage Cheese A Nutritional Supplement?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- WSA: rules for context '336x280' said: don't show ad -->One of the most under-utilized &#8220;<strong>nutritional supplement</strong>&#8221; (I put <strong>nutritional supplement</strong> in quotes because it&#8217;s not really a supplement) in bodybuilding today is by far cottage cheese.</p>
<p>Now you might be wondering what benefits cottage cheese might be able to pass on to a person looking to build muscle and here it is:</p>
<p>Cottage cheese is mostly comprised of casein protein which is ideal to consume right before you go to bed because it is a &#8220;slow-digesting&#8221; protein which will continue to feed your muscles through the night! Casein protein makes cottage cheese basically like a protein <strong>nutritional supplement </strong>that is slowly time released into your muscles throughout the night.</p>
<p>The <strong>nutritional supplement</strong> whey protein may be a better quality protein then casein but it is absorbed into your blood stream within an hour and then your muscles go starving!</p>
<p>Cottage cheese also contains about 6 grams of glutamine per 8 oz serving which may help increase your growth hormone levels making it a tremendous <strong>nutritional supplement.</strong></p>
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