How To: Drop the fat and keep the muscle.
Truth is, any time you lose fat, you run the danger of cutting into muscle as
well. It’s a tricky balance you need to strike, but the key is to drop as much
fat while preserving as much lean muscle as possible. Here’s a few quick tips to
keep in mind:
* Be certain to get your
protein in every 3 hours (this is key). Also, be sure to take some protein
in before bed (no carbs though).
* Try supplementing with
L-Glutamine:
it not only helps you get lean, it also seems to have a muscle-sparring effect
in most people.
* You can drop your carbs down pretty low to tighten, but don't drop the good
fats down too much. Supplementing with
Omega 3s and/or
flax seed oil can help.
* You'll want to consider cycling your calories if you're not doing this
already. See the
Ultimate Muscle Mass and Anabolic Nutrition Programs for more tips.
* Don't make your diet too complex: lean protein is the key, processed sugar
is to be avoided.
* Remember, when you're natural, it's a tough job to drop fat and maintain
mass. It can be done, but you have to go after it intelligently. Getting that
constant influx of
high-quality protein is really your #1 priority.
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