Hi guys,
I would like to bulk and gain more weight and have a toned body but i am having difficulties understanding what do i need to look out for
Some articles says i need to get more calories while avoiding carbs and to also get protein, while some article says i need carbs etc.
Can someone explain to me what is the purpose of these? EG: What is carbs? How is it different from calories, what is calories for and what is protein etc. I can’t seem to find a layman article anywhere explaining all these. Any other additional info would be very helpful!
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Carbs are sugars, they’re good for giving you immediate energy which is why people will “carbo load” before they do extended rigorous exercise but for the most part they make it very easy to intake an excess of calories and since they’ve very simple molecules they convert very easily to fat. If you’re having trouble putting on weight at all though then increasing your carb intake somewhat can help keep your body from consuming your muscles for energy.
Proteins are the molecules that muscles are made of which are obviously present in meat but also in beans and some other stuff. Because the molecules are so similar protein converts more easily into muscle on your body than it does into fat. Additionally in many countries (notably the United States) beef cows get juiced up with hormones to make them bigger, more muscular so that they produce more meat and when you eat that meat you get some exposure to those same hormones. This last point is kind of contentious, not just about whether it’s good or bad but also about if it’s even true or not.
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