Bodybuilder Diets 101 -
"Which Approach Is Right For You?"

As I've touched on before in the bodybuilder diet section of Gain-Muscle-Workout-Less.com, there are two different bodybuilding nutrition approaches that really seem to work for packing on muscle mass and stripping away fat fast:

	A traditional "High Carbohydrate" – moderate protein – low fat bodybuilding diet and...
	The “Anabolic Bodybuilder Diet” a high fat – moderate protein – low carbohydrate approach

Both of these bodybuilder diet strategies have been battle tested and proven to allow you to build muscle mass safely, naturally and quickly without packing on appreciable amounts of nasty body fat.

So Which Bodybuilding Nutrition Approach Should
You Implement On Your Quest For More Muscle?

That one’s a bit tougher to figure out, as the answer depends quite a bit on your personal muscle building goals and your personality. As I've alluded to before, the high fat approach is the one most universally adopted by people who are really serious about building muscle and burning fat (think bodybuilders, actors, athletes in the off season etc.). All of these people realize that there is a price to be paid for a lean and muscular body and they tend to more willing to pay the price for it than the general population.

The high carbohydrate bodybuilder diet is the road typically traveled by the average fitness buff on their quest for a more muscular body. Most of the popular fitness literature promotes this style of eating and it just seems like common sense for most people. Aside from making sure to eat enough protein and managing your fat intake, this style of bodybuilding diet allows you to eat carbohydrates as your body’s primary source of energy.

In order to help you figure out which bodybuilder diet approach is best for you, here is a list of questions that you need to ask yourself…

1.) How committed are you to your muscle building diet? Picture yourself staying on course with your diet for at least 5 out of 7 days. Both approaches will require a commitment. Which approach will be easier for you to stick with for 12 - 24 weeks?

2.) What types of foods do you love to eat? Are you a big bread and potato eater? Do you really love to eat steak and pork chops?

3.) Is it going to bother you if people make fun of the way that you eat? If so, the “Anabolic” diet may not be the best choice for you.

4.) Can you picture yourself having enough self-control to stay away from carbohydrates for 5 consecutive days? In all honesty, you may not know the answer to this one until you give it a shot. I’ve found that most people can make it through 5 days pretty easy if they know that they can cave in a bit on the weekends.

5.) Will you be able to get all of your required meals down? Some people will find it easier to consume the calorie dense meals that the high fat approach requires because it’s less bulky than the same amount of calories in a carb heavy meal.

6.) There are some harsh realities that can jump up to nip you in the bud when you implement either of the strategies outlined in this manual.

While you follow a high carb bodybuilder diet, you’ll have noticeable food cravings as well as peaks and dips in your energy levels through out the day. For the most part you can manage the energy peaks with proper planning and smart food choices, but it’s still a good idea to think long and hard about whether you can handle this. The benefit’s that you’ll be able to manipulate your blood sugar levels post workout in order to facilitate nutrient uptake during your peak 20-minute post workout muscle-building nutrition window. This can be a huge benefit.

The harsh reality of the “Anabolic” style bodybuilder diet is that you’ll initially have a very hard time staying away form carbohydrates, as your body shifts over to fat burning mode. Based on my personal experiences, the first week or two can be pretty brutal. Expect to have major carb cravings and low energy levels for a few weeks, but after that it all goes away – for good!

The problem here is that lot of people simply can’t make it through this 1 – 2 week period. If you’re they type of person who can stubbornly put your head down and grind it out, the benefits far outweigh the downside – but the bottom line is that you’ve gotta stick it out for a while to experience any sort of meaningful benefits from this style of eating.

Hopefully these questions helped you make a decision that will be best suited to your personality and goals. Realize that there is a price to be paid regardless of the style of bodybuilder diet you choose to follow.

In order to have muscle building success you’ll need to whole-heartedly commit to one bodybuilding nutritional approach and see it through. If you decide to flip flop back and forth, not only will you have a hard time realizing any real muscle gains, but you’ll also have a greater chance of becoming frustrated and confused.

If you're sitting on the fence trying to decide which bodybuilder diet approach is right for you, check out my comprehensive bodybuilding program The Muscle Mass Advantage. Not only will you get immediate access to awesome growth stimulating workouts and insider weight training tips, but you'll also get The Nutritional Advantage Workbook, a step by step plan for choosing and implementing a bodybuilder diet program that's right for you! 

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