A Very Simple Program Anybody Can Follow To Gain MASS
Until I started following a routine to eat, my gains were minimal. Once I
set my eating times to a specific time during the day along with a protein
boost, I could see the gains immediately. This sample program is a quick way to
get your protein WAY up and generally increase your food intake. But it doesn't
require the traditional sit down 6+ a day to eat 30 chicken breasts and spend
all day cooking. I've got a full-time job at a corporate office. Cooking isn't
an option. Nor is eating 6+ times a day involving meals with Tupperware and the
likes. I need food and I need it fast.
Try this program on for size and notice
the size you just might see.
Meal 1 - 7:00am
- 1 packet of a meal replacement with 16 ounces of skim milk
- 1 serving of whole grain cereal
- 1 cup of non/low-fat yogurt
- 1 piece of fruit
Meal 2 - 9:00am- 1 serving of whey protein mixed in 10 ounces of water
- 1 large apple
Meal 3 -12:00pm- 2 grilled chicken breasts
- 1 serving of brown rice
- 1 cup of low-fat yogurt
- 1 serving of whey protein
Meal 4 - 3:00pm- 1 packet of a meal replacement with 16 ounces of water and 5-10 grams of
L-Glutamine
- 1 large banana
Pre-Workout- 1 workout bar of your choice (preferably some carbs and 20+ grams of
protein)
Meal 5 - 6:00pm (Post-workout)- 1 serving of whey protein combined with a 5gram serving of Creatine
mixed in kool-aid. (This is an important meal and is designed for an
insulin spike at just the right time to increase creatine and amino acid
uptake by the muscle cells).
Meal 6 -7:00pm- 8 to 10 ounces of a lean round or flank steak
- 1 serving of rice
- 1 medium baked potato
- 1 large green salad
Meal 7 - 10:00pm- 1 packet of a meal replacement with 16 ounces of skim milk
- 1 large banana
- 3 to 5 grams of L-Glutamine
And that's about it. Simple? You will be significantly increasing the
protein uptake. Which means you should be increasing that water consumption as
well. I'm not a fan of waking up at 1:00am to get more protein and therefore, I
did not include anything beyond 10:00pm. I've noticed some significant gains
from this program. My workouts were hardcore but my nutrition was lacking. By
putting my eating times to a set schedule, I felt better during the day and was
even more ready to tackle that workout later in the day.Good luck,
Marc David is a bodybuilder, writer, and author of the the e-book "The
Beginner's Guide to Fitness and Bodybuilding" (BGFB): What Every Beginner Should
Know but Probably Doesn't. Marc has written over 20 articles and has been
featured in several health and fitness websites. Marc's opinionated and
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