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The process of building muscle isn't just about sets, reps, consistency and progressive overload. To pack on lean mass you also need a bulking diet that delivers. Moving iron without moving a fork is like running uphill in the mud. You might get to the top eventually, but it's going to take a...

Two of the most frequently thrown around words in bodybuilding subculture are “anabolic” and “catabolic”. However, I’m guessing that the majority of laypeople don’t actually know much about these terms beyond the fact that the former refers to building and the latter to breaking down. Given...

If you are like any other bodybuilder on the planet you fight for every ounce of hard-earned muscle each and every day you enter the gym. Your diet is on point, your workouts are consistent and your rest and supplement regimen is perfect. Somewhere on the road to your ultimate physique you may...

The fast food game has drastically evolved over time. In the past it was all about greasy burgers, fried chicken, fries, and thick milkshakes. Eating that meal everyday will have your body looking softer than the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. As of the present time, there are multiple options...

I will admit. I hate headlines like this. The reality is that it once you start reading, the “easy and convenient” snacks end up having 28 ingredients requiring several small appliances to prep. Another negative is the suggestion of expensive energy drinks “conveniently” purchased at the front...

There are two things that bodybuilders and fitness people like – training and eating. You need the food to recover from the gym so you can grow. That means that you shouldn’t be going to bed hungry. You might wake up the next day hangry (hungry and angry). No one wants that. But you shouldn’t...

The goal of this article is to provide you with guidelines that will help you determine not only how much food to eat per day, but also how to portion your macronutrients (i.e. protein, carbohydrates, and fats). We'll take a look at general terms and their definitions, along with formulas that...

You can do a lot for your health simply by consuming more plant based foods during the course of the day. But if you’re an average gym rat, your sole focus probably lies around getting enough grams of protein each day. What if I told you, you could do both? Veganism and vegetarianism get bad...

Do you consider yourself the “non-traditional” trainee that works out at different times of the day? Are you not a part of the 5 o’clock rush hour that needs a special perspective on how and when to eat specific meals to optimize results? Whether it’s training in the early morning hours, midday...

Muscle building nutrition is not rocket science; it just requires some basic knowledge, discipline and consistency. You need to eat a good healthy diet every day to get the results you desire. Nutrition is often overlooked by some weight trainers, but the fact is, if you don't have a good muscle...

It’s no surprise, you work lots of long hours. You're up before the sun rises and still working long after it sets. But yet, even in spite of all of that, you somehow find a way to fit in your workouts during the week. Whether it be a crossfit WOD, insane circuit, or maybe just lots of heavy...

On the go and need a quick, healthy meal? I’m sure as a natural bodybuilder, the last thing you want to do is eat at a fast food restaurant. But if you must, I’ve compiled a list of good and bad menu items by restaurant chain. Print this list out and take it on road trips. Or place it on your...

Diet is the single most important part of muscle building. Yes, there are many other important factors to consider but none of them are as important at the correct diet and nutrition plan. Your training may be perfect, but without the correct fuel to feed your muscles to grow you will have...

To support all of your efforts in the gym, you follow a set eating plan to a T. But what about when you find yourself with no other choice but to eat on the road or stop off with friends to grab a bite? Your options for eating out are no longer limited to diet-destroying foods. More...

Back in the 90s the goal of every wide-eyed future bodybuilder was to bulk up no matter what. Obviously from the looks of things back then no one was concerned with staying lean throughout this perpetual bulking period. What resulted was a lot of big, burly and somewhat fatty guys wearing...

Do you bang your head against the wall trying to figure out the best ways to squeeze in a muscle building breakfast without having a significant amount of time? It’s tough to find ways to support recovery from your brutal workouts with little-to-no time on the mornings for lengthy prepping...

Dark Chocolate and Almond Butter Weight Gainer Shake What you will need: Ingredient Calories Protein Fat Carbs Whole Milk, 16 ounces 292 15.7 g 15.8 g 25.6 g Dark Chocolate, 2 ounces (melted) 340 4.4 g 24.2 g 26.1 g Almond Butter, 2 tablespoons 203 4.8 g 18.9 g 6.8 g Chocolate Protein...

You are selling your results short by not giving your body all the nutrients it needs. I am talking specifically about the nutrients that are “essential” to the body. Essential nutrients are nutrients that the body cannot make and therefore must be obtained through the diet. Concerning the...

2 Lean Bulk Supplement Plan Options What follows are 2 lean bulk supplement plan options: Option 1 - For a typical frequent feeding lifestyle of 3-6+ meals per day. Option 2 - For a fasting lifestyle in which the majority of food is eaten between a 4 to 8 hour window each day. Supplements are...

The topic of protein synthesis as it relates to muscle building, is extremely important because It tells us exactly how frequently natural lifters should train if they want to build muscle at an optimal rate. Research reveals that when you train a body part, protein synthesis remains elevated...