Bodybuilding Nutrition Books: Where And How To Find The Good Ones
Where To Look
The easiest way to find books on bodybuilding and nutrition is to search the internet. Using Google or similar search engine will give you page of results for individual bodybuilding and nutrition books. Most of these books are written by former, or current, bodybuilders. Another good place is the old fashioned book store such as Barnes & Nobles or Walden. These stores usually have a section within either the nutrition or bodybuilding book section of the how-to isle.
How To Look
So we’ve covered where to look for nutritional bodybuilding books, but how do you get through all various titles, articles, reviews and guides out there offering bodybuilding tips. First you need to know what kind of bodybuilding you intend on doing and what your goals are. Knowing what you are aiming for and what you wish to achieve will help you narrow down the choices available. This will eventually lead you to the best titles and resources for your needs.
What To Look For
So now that you have found various reviews and listings for bodybuilding and nutrition books, what next? Knowing what level you are at does help. Are you a beginner looking for basic information, or a competition bodybuilder looking for the newest methods or guides. If you are looking for reviews, look through at least three or more for a bodybuilding or nutrition book that you might like. Never go on what one opinion or article states without checking to see if others are saying similar statements. Try to find forums which talk about various topics. These will usually provide a good source of non-bias review of what is on the market and what to look for.
Once you have compiled a short list of books about bodybuilding and nutrition, it is simply a matter of sitting down and reading one at a time. There is no need to push through the list. Using the books as an information resource is the primary goal. Bodybuilding is both a sport, and a hobby which needs to be taken slowly and seriously. Any book on bodybuilding or nutrition which promises quick results is most likely not a realistic source of information.
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The Basics of Nutrition, Dieting, and Bodybuilding
Definition Of A Diet
When people think of a diet, they automatically think of giving up food, being hungry and the pain associated with the task. This is not the proper definition. The definition of a diet is based upon the food choices which are made each day in our lives. A daily diet is something we choose to follow, a routine. The nutritional value of the diet is what needs to be addressed, not the diet itself. In bodybuilding, nutrition is very important to sustain the body and achieve any progress.
Three Good Rules
A good nutritional bodybuilding diet has no room for starving yourself. Doing so will only cause problems. A good nutritional bodybuilding diet has three simple rules:
It needs to involve light frequent meals throughout the day instead of smaller meals.
Every meal needs to have the proper ratio of nutrition. A ratio of 40% carbohydrates, 40% proteins, and 20% good fats is the ideal goal.
Your calories need to be cycled through to prevent the body’s metabolism from getting used to one certain level of caloric intake.
The reasoning for following these three simple rules is just as simple.
This type of diet allows for the fastest absorbtion of food intake
These rules allow for constant intake of the required nutrition to maintain a bodybuilding program
This type of diet will allow for proper balance.
Diet Basics
As with any type of diet, nutrition in bodybuilding can be achieved using a variety of foods and supplements. Protein shakes can be substituted for a real meal. There are also meal replacements which can be used as well. Any good bodybuilding book on nutrition will show how this is done successfully.
As for moving from two or three regular size meals up to five or six small meals; this can be a shock to the body if not done over time. This is the reason why almost every dieter fails in their goals. Set a timeline for yourself which allows for a gradual change over to the new meal plan. Setting a minimum time of five weeks to adjust the caloric intake is a good example. Changing the diet on a bi-weekly basis is another good example. You will need to decide what works best for you to achieve the proper level of nutrition and diet in your bodybuilding program.
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