Diet and Muscle Gain... - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

AnotherOne · 04-03-2003, 05:54 PM

Hello

I've been goin to the gym since November, or somehwere around that time. I've always been slim, and always had a problem gaining weight. Obviously, they only weight I want to gain is muscle...
I was diagnosed with Clinical Depression and I lost 10 pounds (right now I'm 125 and 5'8" btw), and I FINALLY gained it all back, but it's been much harder than ever to gain weight. Earlier today, I had a first free session with a personal trainer, and we discussed my goals (flat abs, toned body, healthy diet) and he mentioned that I need combinations of Fats, Carbs and Protein as well as 5 meals a day since I usually eat 3 or less considering my schedule...
At times I think that if I eat that much, I'll never get those flat abs, although I'm REALLY really close to it, I just want them perfect (Janet Jackson type of abs LoL), and it's been really hard... He said that a good diet will make my body look much better..

Now for my question (sorry for all the writing), what would be great combinations of food for breakfast and meals for the rest of the day that will have those things in them? I would look in searchengines but I'd like to get peronal experiences, and my cable is going slow for some reason... So I'd REALLY appreciate any suggestions/answers that will help me..

Thanks

snowboundlava1 · 04-03-2003, 07:50 PM

breakfast: oatmeal, eggs, fruit

snack: protein shake

lunch: turkey on wheat, a few unsalted nuts, carrots

snack: yogurt

dinner: chicken breast, vegetable of any kind, salad w/nonfat dressing

water, water, water and more water

other good things...tuna, skim milk, cheese(in moderation), protein bars, any kind of lean meat, no junk or sugar

I allow myself one "junk food" a week so I don't feel deprived. If you like sweets, this may work for you.

Basically my rule is to just not eat any junk. I always stop and think when I eat a meal "Does this meal have a portion of protein in it?" If it doesn't I don't eat it. Protein is EXTREMELY important to build muscle (those Janet abs) and it will not make you fat. As long as you are eating good, whole foods you will not get fat (unless you are eating a ton)

good luck

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AnotherOne · 04-03-2003, 08:16 PM

Hey Snowbound

I really appreciate your reply! I hope I can stick with agood diet and be patient with the results... Thanks again.

Omskakas · 04-04-2003, 02:33 AM

If you have had hard time gaining weight the diet Snow' suggested probably won't have enough calories in it. Of course it depends what kind of portions you eat.

I'd add one more meal (mostly protein) in the evening and put some foods that are healthy but high in calories to other (snack) meals.

Remember that your body needs fat in order to function and build muscle, especially essential fatty acids (omega 3's and 6's). Try to eat some fish oil or flax seed oil every day.