Guest Post by Brenda Panin – Brenda is a web content writer for Coops. Building muscle and losing body fat requires proper nutrition. What you take in can make or break your gains when it comes to muscle growth. Most people associate the word “diet” with days of starvation and pain. The truth is [...] Read more »
Diet November 9, 2011
The usual … Meal #1 Omega Egg 5 Egg Whites Ezekial Bread Salsa Meal #2 Fat Free Organic Yogurt BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder (half scoop) Meal #3 1/3 lb Ground Turkey w/Taco Mix Salsa Meal #4 Protein Shake Meal #5 4 oz Chicken Eggplant Salsa Can you tell it was a low carb day?? That [...] Read more »
Diet November 7, 2011
Okay, back on the wagon big time today. Here’s the plan: Low Calorie/Low Carb Days: Calories: 1085 Fat: 24 grams Carbs: 81 grams Prot: 135 grams High Calorie/High Carb Days: Calories: 1550 Fat: 24 grams Carbs: 200 grams Prot: 135 grams I’m doing 3 low cal/low carb days in a row and then 1 high [...] Read more »
Body Builder Meals – Turkey Mexican Meatballs
These meatballs are great because you can whip up a double batch and keep them in the freezer. They are so easy and convenient when you’re running short on time. Combine them with rice or a salad for an instant Body Builder Meal! Turkey Mexican Meatballs Ingredients 1 Pound Extra Lean Ground Turkey (the kind [...] Read more »
Breakfast – Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
This oatmeal recipe is really good too, but it does have more carbohydrates, so if you’re trying to stay low-carb, just omit the applesauce. This recipe is adapted from Tom Venuto’s recipe in his ebook Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Ingredients 1/4 Cup Oatmeal 1/3 Cup Almond Milk 1 Scoop BSN [...] Read more »
Dairy Products
I think dairy products have gotten an undeserved bad rap. I have repeatedly heard and read about limiting or nixing dairy from your diet. This is complete craziness to me. I think as long as you use dairy strategically, and know which dairy products to choose, you can successfully make great progress by including many [...] Read more »