G.Y.M. - Grow Your Muscles: 10 Simple Fitness Principles by Michael Lee - 6x Physique Champ - HTML preview

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 Proper Nutrition Action Items

  • Aim to eat 3 to 6 balanced meals

o Start your day with high quality protein (Egg whites, Whey Protein)

o As your day whines down, cut back on your carb intake

o Start your meal approach with 3 meals per day

  • Eat lean sources of protein with each meal

o Eat lean protein with each meal (chicken, turkey, fish, eggs/egg whites)

o Aim for about 200 grams of protein each day (less if you are under 5’10”, more if you are over 6’)

o Use protein bars, cottage cheese and protein shakes as healthy protein snacks

o Supplement with 30 grams of Whey Protein after EVERY workout.

  • Slowly cut back on fast food/restaurant food and processed carbs

o Slowly completely cutting back on fast food, restaurant food and sugar

o Choice low glycemic index food options that won’t spike your insulin

o End your day with high quality protein and avoid processed carbs

  • Drink at least 20-oz of water with each meal and snack

o Aim to drink a total of 100 to125 ounces of water each day

o Don’t use thirst as the only indicator you need to drink water

o Take your own 20 ounce re-fillable water bottle wherever you go