You have to eat to grow. That my friends is a fact. Sadly what I see in the gym is a whole lot of people who think that the way to being healthy is to stop eating. They spend hours at the gym trying build their muscles but it is just never going to happen; not unless they start eating right that is. When you decide to lift weights to get strong and in shape; you must also commit to eating right. That means that you must give your body the correct amount of fuel for it to grow muscle. Seeing someone put hours into working out who is not eating properly is just sad. So much work for no or very little return.
Protein is key, but that said; you do not have to eat a mountain of protein to fuel your muscles.
Here is a couple of great articles on the subject.
Authority Nutrition - protein
Healthy eating - protein
Have you been working out like crazy and getting no where? Your diet could be the reason. I am not a big fan of supplements; I prefer to eat a wide variety of food to ensure maximum nutritional intake. I try very hard to eat fresh foods and when I do eat a bar type food I try to find one with lots of protein in it. You don't want a bar that is filled with carbs and sugar. If you are serious about growing some muscle for strength and feeling great; have a look at your diet. Opting for that 'lean' look will be achieved by not eating; but a 'lean and healthy' look needs food.
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