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Post Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 |
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| Positively Premier: Eat to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat!It’s no secret you need to eat more calories, in addition to lifting, in order to build muscle. But a lot of people fear gaining unwanted fat on the side. But fear not because we have some important tips for you!This information comes directly from Gary Fortney, Premier’s personal training manager:· Focus on higher protein foods with high fiber density (think salads and wraps w/o sauce and much cheese).· The overarching cause of fat (weight) loss is having a calorically negative balance over a period of time (expending more calories than taken in).· When calorically negative, your body still needs protein to maintain muscle mass, or it’ll use protein from muscles as energy, making it important to increase protein intake.· Higher water and fiber intake (25/g/day for women, 30/g/day for men) is healthy in general, but is even more important when losing weight because it staves off hunger and balances blood sugar.· General foods to try to eat: eggs, chicken (or other lean poultries, but this is usually most available), lean red meats, fish, seafood in general, legumes, husky vegetables, fibrous fruits.The good news is you can easily get these high-quality foods right after your workout! Stop by the Bistro after you’re done to supply your body with that it needs.And be sure to look at this blog on your phone when at the grocery store! It will help inspire you to make smart selections!As always, we’re here to help you feel and look your best. If you need help with workouts, be sure to talk to one of our personal trainers. Or at least find the other blog entries here that feature free workout routines! (See our entry from February 2019, for example!)You can achieve the body you want. We’ll help you get there in a safe and healthy way. See you at the club soon! |
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