Video on Nutrition 101 - Carbs Proteins and Fats

[muskate]

In this video I talk about the basics of nutrition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJY8rImtEoo


The food you eat is comprised of water, micronutrients and macronutrients.


Macronutrients are the components of food that your body uses for energy. There are 4 main macronutrients:
Protein - 4 calories/gram
Carbohydrates - 4 calories/gram
Alcohol - 7 calories/gram
Fat - 9 calories/gram


Micronutrients are the components of food that do not provide energy but are still essential for optimal health such as vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.


A rough estimate to determine how many calories you need is to multiply your body weight by 15. That will give you the amount of calories needed to maintain your current body weight. If your goal is to gain weight, multiply your body weight by 17-18. If your goal is to loose weigh, multiply your body weight by 12-13.


Once you have determined your calorie needs. Set your protein intake. A good number to shoot for is:
1-1.5 grams of protein/pound of body weight for natural athletes
1.5-2grams of protein/pound of body weight for enhance athletes


Once you have set your protein intake, fill the rest of your calorie intake with carbohydrates and fat.

 

[stevesmi]

nutrition is the staple of bodybuilding or any sort of athlete and so many (even pro's) fail to remember this

we see a lot of athletes tail off fast because they depended on their genetics to overcome their poor diet choices.. Chad Johnson is a perfect example.. he freely admitted he would eat cereal and mcdonalds. it ended up biting him in the ass when he got older, while guys like Tom brady eat solid and are still playing at pro bowl levels

 

[Lev Butlerov]

Great video that will come in handy to many guys, because most people fail to understand that even when using PED's, nutrition will remain the key point to success, and understanding those basics will make a difference between someone who just workouts, and someone who actually makes progress in the gym. All in all, great info here - thanks for sharing!

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

Nutrition is still the most important part of how you will look and feel. This is a great guide for people to refer to when planning their diet for their specific goals.