Hey Friend,
It's your muscle building coach Lee Hayward here and I was just having a discussion with one of my "Inner Circle" Coaching Club members about how to avoid the puffy bloated look that often comes about when following a high calorie bulk up eating plan.
Here's the problem...
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"Lee, I am a new member and I've been following a weight gaining bulk up plan (eating high
protein and high carbs) for several weeks. I have successfully built
up some size in my chest, back, biceps and triceps. However, in the same time
my face has gotten fatter.
Is it possible to lose fat in the face while at the same time gaining muscle?" ------------------
And here's the solution...
Now when it comes to bodyfat you can't pick and choose where you gain or
lose fat from. There really isn't a special diet or workout plan for
losing "face fat", besides going under the
knife and getting plastic surgery.
Generally when you bulk up and gain weight your face will also fill
out more. And vice versa, when you diet down and lose weight your face
will also lean out.
During a high calorie bulking diet gaining a bit of meat on your cheeks is to be expected, but there are
some things that you can do to help minimize the appearance of a bloated fat
face.
With your diet, choose natural unprocessed foods over processed foods
as much as possible. This can be a big issue when guys are following a bulking diet as they usually focus mostly on calories and macro-nutrients. But the sources of those calories do make a difference.
With your protein intake try to avoid processed
meats and choose real fresh cuts of meat instead. For example, avoid
things like deli meats and frozen chicken breasts that are loaded with
sodium and fillers that can cause water retention and make your face and skin
look puffy.
With your carbohydrate foods choose natural sources of carbs like
oatmeal, potatoes, yams, rice, fruits and vegetables. Try to minimize
processed carbs like breads, baked goods, crackers, chips, sweets, etc.
as they can cause excess bodyfat and water retention.
Reduce your consumption of milk and dairy products. All dairy
products contain lactose which very often causes bloating and puffiness
in the skin. Infants and children naturally produce more "lactase" which
is the digestive enzyme that's needed to break down lactose in the
body, but as we get older our bodies naturally produce less lactase and
this is why so many people develop a lactose intolerance as they age.
You should also supplement your diet with high quality digestive
enzyme supplement. Digestive enzymes are one of the most powerful, yet
under rated supplements out there because they help your body to digest
and absorb the nutrients from the food you eat.
Not only will this help
prevent bloating, gas, and puffiness... But it will also help enhance
your lean muscle gains as well because your body will be able to digest and
utilize more of the food you eat.
When it comes to digestive enzymes you do get what you pay for,
and the cheaper brands that are often found in the drug stores and
grocery stores are very often so under-dosed that they have little if
any real benefits. But one brand that I use personally and recommend is Masszymes
these digestive enzymes are specially made for a high protein
bodybuilding diet plan.At the link below you can see a time lapsed video showing just how powerful these enzymes
are for breaking down solid food protein into easily digestible amino
acids.
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