Please read and advice.

[Powellyboi]

Right, im trying to put together a small personal blog on bodybuilding for real beginners. I am breaking down the different food groups and would like a few of you to read over my break down and help me make any changes you feel are needed.

I will be adding additional infomation on the differences between complex and simple carbs and what foods contain these.

Please cnc

Thanks

Carbohydrates - now removed.

Proteins
What are they?
Proteins are formed from groups of amino acids. When these are consumed they are used to form the structure of the bodies tissues and organs. Proteins are not stored in the body, they are a constant requirement.
What do they do?
Proteins, or rather the amino acids that make up different types of proteins are used for a whole verity of purposes inside the human body. They create Enzymes, Hormones, Antibodies and the likes of haemoglobin which is used to repair body tissue. In short they are the building blocks used to create every cell inside your body.



How do Proteins help build muscle?
As we already know Proteins are required to help build and repair body tissue. When performing an exercise we are breaking down muscle tissue – Proteins are then used to build and improve the structure of these muscles.
Where to get them?
All plant and animal cells contain protein. However these all vary in amounts and quality. Some of the best sources are red meats and oil rich fish – Salmon, Tuna and Mackerel to name 3. Eggs contain all eight essential amino acids. A great source of protein!




Thanks

Chris

[Peter_D]

I can't help you here, but this should be interesting and very helpful to n00bs like me

[Powellyboi]

Its very basic science from about year 9 at school, wasnt very interested in it back then though!!

Im doing one for carbs, proteins and fats. It will hopefully help people to understand the importance of quality foods when trying to reach a personal goal.

Chris

[makaveli144]

during longer periods of exercise such as jogging the body will use the energy from fats to help power you. "

It takes about 2-3 hours (hitting the wall) for you to nail your glycogen before using fat. obviously level of fitness dependent. Not just jogging, I would change that as it makes it sound if you go for a jog you will just burn off your fat which isnt true.

Good other than that though.

[Powellyboi]

Thanks for that mate, great point!

[Powellyboi]

Now need the same doing for my protien write up. Thanks

[matt_vtr_15a]

Good idea that is mate,

Not a correction here mate but just something I am personally unsure about...

'The bit where it says protein is not stored in the body it is a constant requirement'

Is that correct?

Reason I ask is because if on no/low carb diets and you are using protein as your main energy source, and then don't consume enough protein for the activities in which you are doing (say you skip a few meals) I heared that it could take protein from your muscles to provide the energy...

I am curious really as I would like to know myself, I may of misread it before!!

[McGuire86]

Your body will convert muscle mass into glucose and use that for energy before it burns the fat as its easier.
The body will use carbs for energy and store them, aka fat. Your body finds it extremely difficult to convert pure protein into energy so usually what the body doesnt use of the protein it just gets rid of.
So I think anyway !

[makaveli144]

The body will use carbs for energy and store them, aka fat. Your body finds it extremely difficult to convert pure protein into energy so usually what the body doesnt use of the protein it just gets rid of.

Yep you pee it out.

'The bit where it says protein is not stored in the body it is a constant requirement'

The body cannot store protein that is correct but muscle constantly changes,so when you have heard that you body takes protein away from the muscles on a low carb diet this is also true. The body will not use the protein for growth and will convert it to glucose for energy,it also may start to break down the existing muscle tissue if needed.

[Powellyboi]

Thanks guys, so it looks correct?? I know if I go deeper into everything it would confuse people do I am aiming to keep the write ups as short as possible. Nothing worse then reading 10 pages and taking nothing in??

[matt_vtr_15a]

Ahh I understand now..

OP - Definately keep short and sweet like you are, specially people new to training will see shit loads of text and think fuck this it's too hard!