Top Three Health: Eat right to sculpt the body you want
July 27, 2009
Here's a plan from the editors of Men's Health magazine to finally finish off your gut for good and make every muscle pop.
1. CALCULATE CALORIES: When it comes to calories, there's one simple rule -- to eat your target body weight. Let's say you weigh 220 pounds but would like to tip the scale at 180. You'll adopt the calorie intake of a 180 pound man.
2. EAT BY THE NUMBERS: Eating the right amounts of the right nutrients will speed your results without feeling like you're on a diet. Protein is the raw material for muscle growth, as well as helping to extinguish your appetite and aid in fat loss. Some fat actually may keep you from overeating because it makes you full and carb-containing foods also can be rich in vitamins and minerals.
3. CREATE YOUR MENU: Build your diet around foods you'd find in nature. You should choose mainly meats, eggs, dairy, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, plus grain products that are made with 100 percent whole-wheat flour. Note that typical junk foods -- candy, baked goods and sugary drinks -- don't make the list.
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