This covers your diet on non-training days, but on days when you’re in the gym, you’ll need to pay added attention to two specific meals: pre- and post-workout. Your pre-workout meal should contain lean protein and complex carbohydrates. If you’re short on time, make a protein shake with oats.
Just make sure you eat about 1-1.5 hours before training to avoid a stomach ache! This will provide you with the fuel you need to blast through your workout and kick your body into fat-burning, muscle-building mode. Once you’ve done your time in the gym, your body will need extra nutrients to start repair and recovery. A shake with whey protein isolate and a carbohydrate, like ground oatmeal or maltodextrin, is the fastest way to kick-start muscle repair and restore used energy.
Take the time to pack your meals, get in your workouts, and stick to your game plan. Consistency and dedication will take you from where you are now to where you want to be, so don’t get distracted. If you have a slip-up, get right back on track. With patience and hard work, you’ll reach your goal and inspire others to do the same.