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So you want to build muscle & loose fat-Then read this

RADAR

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so you're hitting the weights hard but after a few months you get discourage because there hasn't been much change in your body,the first thing that comes to mind is "steroids" NO NO NO! Forget it!!!Why? Because you're doing something wrong that even steroids will not cure, the most anabolic substance you can put in your body is FOOD!But what food? Here i'm going to list 20 superfoods you can eat to burn fat and build soild muscle.
To build muscle & lose fat, you need a variety of proteins, veggies, fruits, carbs, and healthy fats. Eating protein helps building & maintaining muscle. But it also helps fat loss: protein has a higher thermic effect than carbs/fats.

Eating fats also helps fat loss: your body holds fat if you don’t eat fats. Fruits & veggies contain vitamins & minerals, necessary for recovery from your workouts. And carbs fuel your muscles so you feel full of energy at the gym.

Lots of you struggle to get these foods. Sometimes because you’re too busy or sometimes because you just lack information. This list will help you — 20 super foods you need to build muscle & lose fat.


1. Whole Eggs. Cheap & rich source of protein: 7g/egg. The yolk contains most nutrients: half the protein, vitamins A/D/E and cholesterol to naturally increase your testosterone levels.

Don’t worry about cholesterol in eggs. Dietary cholesterol isn’t bound to blood cholesterol. If you have bad cholesterol, lower your body fat rather than throwing the yolk away.


2. Fish Oil. Reduces inflammation (joints/skin), lowers body fat and increases testosterone levels. You need 9000mg EPA/DHA per day. Since you’ll probably struggle to get that from eating fatty fish, consider a fish oil supplement.



3. Wild Salmon. One of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids that also gets you 20g protein per 100g serving. Farm raised salmon is, however, omega-3 deficient: it’s corn/grain fed. Go with wild salmon.


4. Berries. Strong antioxidants that prevent cancer, heart & eye diseases. Any kind works: cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc. Buy fresh or frozen berries and mix with oatmeal.


5. Yogurt. Contain bacteria that improve your gastrointestinal health. Don’t buy frozen yogurt or yogurt with added sugar and fruits at the bottom. Get plain low fat yogurt. Eat it with berries & flax seeds.


6. Flax Seeds. Source of fiber, protein & omega-3. Grind the flax seeds to get the most out of them. Take 1 tbsp with yogurt & berries before going to bed. Stay away from flax oil: it’s unstable and contains no fiber.


7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 70% monounsaturated fats that protect against heart diseases and cancer. Add 1-2 tbsp olive oil to your salads. Buy Extra Virgin Olive Oil: it contains more polyphenols and tastes better.


8. Mixed Nuts. Contain mono- & polyunsaturated fats, proteins, fiber, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, magnesium, etc. Mixed nuts are caloric dense, great if you’re a skinny guy who wants to gain weight.

Anything works: almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, … Peanut butter also works as long as you buy natural peanut butter without added salts/sugars.

9. Red Meat. Protein, vitamin B12, heme iron, zinc, creatine, carnosine and even omega-3 if you eat grass-fed beef. Eat steaks & hamburgers from top round or sirloin. Read Dr. Lonnie Lowery’s article on Meat.


10. Broccoli. High in cancer-fighting phytochemicals and anti-estrogenic indoles. Broccoli is also high in soluble fiber and low calorie, helping fat loss. Eat other cruciferous vegetables for a change: cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, kale, …


11. Spinach. One of the most alkaline foods. Spinach prevents muscle & bone loss, but also cancer and heart diseases because of its high nutrient profile. Try one of the spinach recipes I shared a while back.


12. Turkey. If you don’t believe saturated fat is good for you, try white turkey. The leanest beef has about 4.5g saturated fat/100g, while white turkey has close to 0g (that why it’s so dry). Eat turkey with spinach & quinoa.


13. Quinoa. South American “king of grains”. Quinoa is higher in fiber & protein than rice or oats, tastes a lot better and is gluten free. Buy the whiter grain, it’s better quality. Eat it post workout with meat & spinach.


14. Oats. Reduce cholesterol, provide you with low-gi carbs for energy, and high in soluble fiber. Try this post workout shake of whey & oats.


15. Tomatoes. High in lycopene, which prevents cancer. The lycopene in tomato paste is 4 times more bioavailable than in fresh tomatoes. Have pizza or pasta with tomato sauce & olive oil post strength training.


16. Oranges. Vitamin C to fight diseases, magnesium to lower blood pressure, anti-oxidant beta-carotenes, etc. Quit drinking processed orange juice which often has added sugars. Eat oranges or make your own orange juice.


17. Apples. Pectin in apples helps weight loss by increasing satiety. Apples are also the strongest antioxidiant after cranberries (eat the peels). Unfortunately apples are one of the most pesticide-contaminated fruits. Go organic.


18. Carrots. Their huge vitamin A content improves eye-health, especially night vision. Carrots are also rich in fiber, low calorie and taste good, even raw.


19. Water. Your body holds water if you don’t drink enough. Drinking prevents water retention, helps muscle recovery and prevents dehydration from strength training. Get a brita filter and drink 2 cups of water with each meal.


20. Green Tea. Strong antioxidant and natural diuretic. Green tea also speeds up fat loss, prevents cancer and improves blood sugar & circulation. Drink green tea in the morning instead of coffee. Real green tea, not the teabags.


Putting it All Together. Eat proteins, veggies, fruits & fats every 3 hours. 2 cups water with each meal. Carbs post workout only. Junk food 10% of the time. Get stronger in the meanwhile and you’ll build muscle and burn fat.
 
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Good info Radar, Thanks man!
 
20. Green Tea. Strong antioxidant and natural diuretic. Green tea also speeds up fat loss, prevents cancer and improves blood sugar & circulation. Drink green tea in the morning instead of coffee. Real green tea, not the teabags.


this is great i saved it in favorites for the next time i go food shopping. and definitly agree about the whole eggs. i never seperated the egg yolk from the rest i would just feel like a pussy if i did.

but dude why not the tea bags for green tea?? what is the difference?

and what is quinoa? can i put it in the blender like oats? or do you have to cook it like rice?
 
this is great i saved it in favorites for the next time i go food shopping. and definitly agree about the whole eggs. i never seperated the egg yolk from the rest i would just feel like a pussy if i did.

but dude why not the tea bags for green tea?? what is the difference?

and what is quinoa? can i put it in the blender like oats? or do you have to cook it like rice?

Quinoa is a grain-like crop grown primarily for its edible seeds. It is a pseudocereal rather than a true cereal, or grain, as it is not a member of the grass family. As a chenopod, quinoa is closely related to species such as beets, spinach, and tumbleweeds. Its leaves are also eaten as a leaf vegetable, much like amaranth, but the commercial availability of quinoa greens is currently limited.


Green tea leaves are unoxidised. It contains life-giving nutrients such as catechins, theanine, chlorophyll and Vitamin C, as well as a small amount of essential oils.

When making tea bags, whole leaves are chopped, sliced and diced into small particles ranging from 0.2 to 1.5 millimeters called Fanning and Dusts.

With much higher surface to volume ratio, these particles lose freshness quickly. Tea compounds interact with moisture and oxygen, leading to rapid quality loss.

To add insults to injuries, these tea particles are bagged into papers, which can be tasted. They are also more likely to suffer from long shelf life.
 
Thats basically what it is ,laid out plain and simple! :)

This really is no Shit info!

I have been doing this since Jan 1st this year and I'm down from 301 to 257! For years I blew off everyone who said it was all about the diet.

Well: It is all about the diet!!!
 
Now you're catching on..........:)

I dont know, its cheap and seems to have always been a staple of bodybuilders of all levels for many years. I will see about turkey as a replacement though.
 
I dont know, its cheap and seems to have always been a staple of bodybuilders of all levels for many years. I will see about turkey as a replacement though.

I did not say don't eat chicken, please read my first post again.
 
Putting it All Together. Eat proteins, veggies, fruits & fats every 3 hours. 2 cups water with each meal. Carbs post workout only. Junk food 10% of the time. Get stronger in the meanwhile and you’ll build muscle

This part is effectively useless for bodybuilders. The statement of "Carbs post workout only" is misleading. What does the original author think veggies and fruits consist of? Fruits every three hours is nothing more than a simple sugar insulin spike.
 
So now that I know that green tea in bags are worthless, wher can I buy the quality green tea that radar was talking about?
 
i didnt see chicken on the list- whyyyyyy?

I posted the foods with the highest nutritional value ,not that chicken is worthless , i still recommend it ,but its not up there like i mentioned along with a bunch of things.the purpose of this post is exactally what the title implies.
 
now that we have covered that part ,let's discuss eating habits ,you will need a serving of protein in each meal ,servings should be 6-7 times per day.or every 2-3 hrs

Just so that you don't get carried away here's some important info-One of the key ways to maintain a healthy weight is to control your portion sizes. Research has shown that Americans often underestimate how many calories they are consuming each day by as much as 25%.

What Does Serving Size Mean?

Use the list below to gain a perspective on how much food a recommended serving size really is; it may be much smaller than you realize.

According to the USDA, 1 serving equals:

1 slice of whole-grain bread
1/2 cup of cooked rice or pasta
1/2 cup of mashed potatoes
3-4 small crackers
1 small pancake or waffle
2 medium-sized cookies
1/2 cup cooked or raw vegetables
1 cup (4 leaves) lettuce
1 small baked potato
3/4 cup vegetable juice
1 medium apple
1/2 grapefruit or mango
1/2 cup berries
1 cup yogurt or milk
1 1/2 ounces of cheddar cheese
1 chicken breast
1 medium pork ****
1/4 pound hamburger patty
A good guideline to help you understand portion sizes is to translate the abstract information represented by the serving size into something visual that's easily remembered. So instead of trying to memorize lists of ounces, cups and tablespoons, simply compare the serving sizes of particular foods to familiar physical objects. For example, a single serving of:

Vegetables or fruit is about the size of your fist
Pasta is about the size of one scoop of ice cream
Meat, fish or poultry is the size of a deck of cards or the size of your palm (minus the fingers).
Snacks such as pretzels and chips is about the size of a cupped handful
Apple is the size of a baseball
Potato is the size of a computer mouse
Bagel is the size of a hockey puck
Pancake is the size of a compact disc
Steamed rice is the size of a cupcake wrapper
Cheese is the size of a pair of dice or the size of your whole thumb (from the tip to the base)
The best way to determine the amount of food in a given serving is to look at the Nutrition Facts label and measure it out. Although this may not be practical or that much fun, if you are able to take the time, you will soon be able to "eyeball" the amount of food and know whether there is too much or too little.

For example, filling a measuring cup with the proper sized portion of vegetables, rice, etc. and then emptying it onto a plate will help you learn what these serving sizes look like. Take note of how much of the plate is covered; this will help you in the future, even if you only do it once. Simply by having and implementing this knowledge, you will have taken an important step in managing your weight.

Other ways of developing and maintaining proper portion control include:

At home
Use smaller dishes at meals.
Serve food in the appropriate portion amounts and don't go back for seconds.
Put away any leftovers in separate, portion-controlled amounts. Consider freezing the portions you likely won't eat for a while.
Never eat out of the bag or carton.
Don't keep platters of food on the table; you are more likely to "pick" at it or have a second serving without even realizing it.

At restaurants

Ask for half or smaller portions.
Eyeball your appropriate portion, set the rest aside, and ask for a doggie bag right away. Servings at many restaurants are often big enough to provide lunch for two days.
If you have dessert, share.

At the supermarket

Beware of "mini-snacks" -- tiny crackers, cookies, and pretzels. Most people end up eating more than they realize, and the calories add up.
Choose foods packaged in individual serving sizes.

Learning how to eat is part of the battle.
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RADAR
 
I'm very aware of diet and no novice in that department either but one never know enough to eliminate the need to know more. TY Radar.
 
Great tips on servings sizes. I had been proper dieting for abt 5-6 solid years and still only learnd what a 1/2 cup sized portions and cup sized portions looked like last year. I knew my deits portions but if someone else had told me they ate a 1/2cup of rice I could never calculate the size in my head before. The way radar helps explain it by telling you to get a visual picture in your head and remembering it is great.

Harry
 
This is awsome Radar. Please keep it going good bro! This part right here ^^^is excellent!!
 
hey radar which is your fav tea to drink form the site you gave?

Strawberry lemonade hands down This is a good tea mixed with the Jasmine tea. A nice relaxing tea for anyone coming home from a hard work day. :)
 
Putting it All Together. Eat proteins, veggies, fruits & fats every 3 hours. 2 cups water with each meal. Carbs post workout only. Junk food 10% of the time. Get stronger in the meanwhile and you’ll build muscle

This part is effectively useless for bodybuilders. The statement of "Carbs post workout only" is misleading. What does the original author think veggies and fruits consist of? Fruits every three hours is nothing more than a simple sugar insulin spike.

and???? You can't tell me theres no advantage in this? the servings are small,the spike gives you energy and raises your metabolism.
 
Radar is right on abut the distinction between whole leaf green tea and ctc (crush tear curl) that is used in bags. Also, white tea is very tasty and has very similar nutritional benefits. One reason a lot of people dislike green tea is that they infuse it with water that is too hot. use water between 170-180 degrees for green and abut 195 for white. You won't regret it.

One minor point of dissension though. Don't buy from teavana. Rishi Tea and Teas Etc are far superior (no i don't work for either of these companies) and have both won several WTC awards for their direct trade teas.

Dragonwell, gyokuro, kukicha, and bi lo chun are some of my favorite green tea varietals.

Silver needle or a white peony (bai mu dan) for white.
 
Radar, how much carbs do you recommend? I know about the post workout carbs (love my banannas and oatmeal with a shake) but you still need carbs during the day to help build up calories. I reworked my diet and went through exactly what I was consuming and found I was WAY under even my BMR amount. The only thing I was getting alot of was protein. Now I'm trying to up the cals and the only way I can do that really is to up the carbs. Given, I'm upping the healthy carbs by doubling the oats, brown rice and ezeikel/wheat bread that I was taking but that seems the only way to get the added cals without adding to much more fat. I'm not trying to do a keto right now so I'm trying to get a 40/40/20 to 40/30/30 split and avoiding the carbs at night. Is this a sensible way to do it. I'm taking the N2slin to help the carb digetstion and control the bloat as well. Thanks.
 
Radar, how much carbs do you recommend? I know about the post workout carbs (love my banannas and oatmeal with a shake) but you still need carbs during the day to help build up calories. I reworked my diet and went through exactly what I was consuming and found I was WAY under even my BMR amount. The only thing I was getting alot of was protein. Now I'm trying to up the cals and the only way I can do that really is to up the carbs. Given, I'm upping the healthy carbs by doubling the oats, brown rice and ezeikel/wheat bread that I was taking but that seems the only way to get the added cals without adding to much more fat. I'm not trying to do a keto right now so I'm trying to get a 40/40/20 to 40/30/30 split and avoiding the carbs at night. Is this a sensible way to do it. I'm taking the N2slin to help the carb digetstion and control the bloat as well. Thanks.




This is the tricky part,it depends upon your BMR,Technically, there is no magic number of calories we should all eat each day to lose weight. While most people can lose weight eating around 1,500 calories, you can assess your own personal caloric needs with a little math.(you can also use this to gain weight also):qt:

Why Estimate Your Caloric Needs?
To estimate how many calories you should consume in order to maintain your weight, you'll need to do a little math. By using a simple formula called the Harris-Benedict principle, you can assess your basic metabolic rate -- also known as your BMR.
(Then, to lose weight, you'll need to cut calories or burn extra calories and shoot for a level lower than the results you get with this formula.)


Calculate Your BMR
Your BMR is the amount of energy your body needs to function. We use about 60% of the calories we consume each day for basic bodily functions such as breathing.
Other factors that influence your BMR are height, weight, age and sex.

Step one is to calculate your BMR with the following formula:

Women:
655 + (4.3 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)

Men:
66 + (6.3 x weight in pounds) + (12.9 x height in inches) - (6.8 x age in years)

Please note that this formula applies only to adults.


Calculate Activity
Step two: In order to incorporate activity into your daily caloric needs, do the following calculation:

If you are sedentary : BMR x 20 percent

If you are lightly active: BMR x 30 percent

If you are moderately active (You exercise most days a week.): BMR x 40 percent

If you are very active (You exercise intensely on a daily basis or for prolonged periods.): BMR x 50 percent

If you are extra active (You do hard labor or are in athletic training.): BMR x 60 percent

Add this number to your BMR.

The result of this formula will be the number of calories you can eat every day and maintain your current weight. In order to lose weight, you'll need to take in fewer calories than this result.anddo the opposite in order to gain.

As you lose weight or Gain Weight, you can re-calculate the formula to assess your new BMR.



RADAR
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one of the best ways to increase quality calories is to grab a hand full of nuts at least twice a day,nuts are calorie dense (250) calories per handfull and provide micro nutrients such as Omega 3 fatty acids.
 
i have started drinking natural carrott juice a few times a week now.. also taking in more fruits then i did in the past..always was taking in green vegs

used to be scared of the sugars of fruit..not anymore. i feel better and my bowel is cleaning out alot faster and better lol

cut down alittle on the red meat also. im not overdoing with that anymore either

feel m
 
Man ... I have found quite a few answers to questions I had while reading this thread ... RADAR, genius Bro, absolutely Genius!
 
Radar was nice enough to send me this about two weeks ago and since then i have lost about 13lbs and feel great....Radar is the man
 
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BTW guys ....Thanks so much ,glad i could be of assistance ,alot of folks don't realize the difference in simple sugars and refined sugars!
 
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Thanks Radar that is a huge help. Like I said, my diet has been pretty good but did not include a lot of the items you metioned. For one, I normally only eat one whoel egg and 5 or six whites. I have never eaten flax seed in my life.

Thanks again for the help. I will have a big cart full of grcoeries tonight!
 
You probably meant 9gms of fish oil (not DHA/EPA) which works out to about 3gms of DHA/EPA depending on mfg. 9gms could be quite dangerous.



en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid


In a letter published October 31, 2000, the United States Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements noted that known or suspected risks of EPA and DHA consumed in excess of 3 grams per day may include the possibility of:
  • Increased incidence of bleeding
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Oxidation of omega-3 fatty acids, forming biologically active oxidation products
  • Increased levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol or apoproteins associated with LDL cholesterol among diabetics and hyperlipidemics
  • Reduced glycemic control among diabetics
Good thread otherwise!
 
You probably meant 9gms of fish oil (not DHA/EPA) which works out to about 3gms of DHA/EPA depending on mfg. 9gms could be quite dangerous.



en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid


In a letter published October 31, 2000, the United States Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements noted that known or suspected risks of EPA and DHA consumed in excess of 3 grams per day may include the possibility of:
  • Increased incidence of bleeding
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Oxidation of omega-3 fatty acids, forming biologically active oxidation products
  • Increased levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol or apoproteins associated with LDL cholesterol among diabetics and hyperlipidemics
  • Reduced glycemic control among diabetics
Good thread otherwise!




Much thanks for the follow up :)
 
Thanks mate perfect timing for me

There is just one thing Im still not sure on. The lignens in flax have 3 times the estrogen level of isoflavones in soy. The amount is so high that in 100g it runs into six figures. Would that not be counteractive for someone like me trying to shred man boobs and build muscle?
 
Thanks mate perfect timing for me

There is just one thing Im still not sure on. The lignens in flax have 3 times the estrogen level of isoflavones in soy. The amount is so high that in 100g it runs into six figures. Would that not be counteractive for someone like me trying to shred man boobs and build muscle?

Excellent Question,If you're prone to Gyno,it would be wise to avoid soy products and too much Flax.
 
You probably meant 9gms of fish oil (not DHA/EPA) which works out to about 3gms of DHA/EPA depending on mfg. 9gms could be quite dangerous.



en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid


In a letter published October 31, 2000, the United States Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements noted that known or suspected risks of EPA and DHA consumed in excess of 3 grams per day may include the possibility of:
  • Increased incidence of bleeding
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Oxidation of omega-3 fatty acids, forming biologically active oxidation products
  • Increased levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol or apoproteins associated with LDL cholesterol among diabetics and hyperlipidemics
  • Reduced glycemic control among diabetics
Good thread otherwise!

Interesting! But I would do research outside of wiki and what the FDA says. They have been known to lie. He'll if it was up to the FDA they would ban all form of supplements. Just saying, look into it more.
 
adding more info for those who work and can't eat right

Think of lunch as several tasty ingredents that you can assemble at your desk or whever.Then at lunchtime arrange them on a plate like a composed salad,not just deli meat,go beyond Sliced turkey and ham;there are so many other ways to think about the protein on your plate,Roasted meats & fish,yogurt,cheese,toasted nuts and are just as portable and twice as good.
Get creative with last nights dinner,whether it's tossinging salads or Vegetables with a mustardy vinaigrette or serving cooked rice in a new way,plan on a few leftovers and you'e got lunch insurance.Pack lunch in a cooler so they don't tasre leftoverly,avoiding the microwave at times helps make Lunch feeling more dignified.
What you pack your lunch in and what you eat it on will make a huge difference.Reusable plastic containers,small mason jars and segmented lunch boxes are less wasteful than plastic bags and makes look as good as it tastes.
Keep a Serated knife & cutting board at work,with Extra virgin olive oil and a pepper grinder,this way you can cut up Fruits & vegetables before you eat & dress lunch to your taste.
Get a ceramic plate or shallow bowl And a mug to carry to work,eating lunch on a real plate With real utensils will change how you feel about bringing your lunch from home.
Other Quick foods
Orville Redenbachers popcorn 1 serving 100 calories.
All natual hummis snackers 50 cals per container
Mixed nuts 1 serving 100 calories
Dried Friut,Apple chips 1 serving 75 calories.
Small box of sun maid raisins 90 Calories per box.
yogurt 100 calories per cup.
Crackers (mini Thins,Multi grain,honey graham) 1 serving 100 calories.

See? you can find tons of ways to make lunch more enjoyable and eat healthy at the same time ,plus you have Bananas,Apples,Grapes for snacks for those breaks to help keep you going,a small cartion of milk also helps.
 
So where would be the best place to get all of this I basically live where we have Walmart heb and lowes.... Shit sucks but gotta work with what I have ya know
 
So where would be the best place to get all of this I basically live where we have Walmart heb and lowes.... Shit sucks but gotta work with what I have ya know

Where do you live?
We have 2 grocery stores in my town,however when summer comes i will drive 40miles to Kroger,it's huge and the produce is fresher and they have a bigger selection of foods to choose from.
 
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