Question: DEAR VINCE:
Back in the May 1992 issue of Muscle Mag International, I
wrote a question to "Ask Bob" regarding what he thought were the very
best training tips out of the literally hundreds mentioned in his book Reps! In
addition, Dr. Dardens "100 High Intensity Ways to Improve Your
Bodybuilding". His reply was surprising and shocking but it has sure saved
me a lot of time reading through all the bodybuilding books on training.
That got me to thinking. There are nearly as many books on
nutrition for the bodybuilder as there are ones on training. I don’t want to
bother Mr. Kennedy with my question, because I have heard that in addition to
publishing his books and magazines he is busy trying to make a million dollars
by opening 3 new Muscle Mag outlets. Mr. Gironda, with a heartfelt sincerity I
ask what in your valued opinion would be the top ten nutritional tips of this
decade or any other for that matter. Morrie Zimmer Anchorage, AK
Answer: DEAR MORRIE:
Here is what I personally consider to be the ten commandments of the
bodybuilding diet.
1. Never mix
protein fat, and carbohydrates at the same meal. They do not digest in the same
medium.
2. Cut out
all food and diet drinks containing salt or sodium nitrates. Sodium retains
excess water in the tissues and subcutaneous fat.
3. Stay away
from or eliminate refined sugar.
4. Do not
drink water during workouts or with meals Water is a weight gaining substance
5. Fats are
desirable and combined with protein help emulsify bodyfat and provide energy
6. Half and
half cream contains almost no carbohydrates and provides much desired
bodybuilding nutrition. Throw away skim milk and homogenized milk.
7. Eggs are
the best source of inexpensive protein. Use the best – fertile eggs.
8.
Carbohydrates mixed with protein turn to fat. Carbohydrates only turn to fat.
Start counting grams of carbohydrates. Forget counting calories.
9. Stress or
hyperactivity will not allow you to digest food properly, destroying muscle
tissue. Eat slowly and put energy into your life.
10.
Cigarette smoking will cause restriction of the capillary system you are trying
to build, making muscle gains difficult.
Source:
Excerpt Vince Gironda – Building Legendary Muscles. Q&A Section
