Body Building - Supplements

Depending on your body building goals, there is a wide array of body building supplements to suit you. Those most common that you know of, or may already be taking are

 

1.) Whey Protein
2.) Protein Shakes
3.) Creatine
4.) Weight Gainers
5.) Ephedrine
6.) Dextrose
6.) Whey Powder

Some of these are great for losing weight, while others are intended to increase your caloric intake, thus helping you gain weight.

 

Once you know the number of calories you need to maintain your weight , you can easily calculate the number of calories you need in order to gain weight. If your goal is to gain more mass and increase your body weight you need to consume more calories than you burn, it really is that simple. Helping with this, would be the weight gainers or meal replacement shakes. They have a lot of calories per scoop, and contain many carbohydrates and a moderate amount of protein.

 

On the other hand to lose weight, or to "cut" you need to create a calorie deficit. How? By reducing your calorie-intake slightly below your maintenance level. Alternatively, keep your calorie-intake static and increase your activity above your current level. (protein shakes work great for this as they are low in calories and carbs, but are rich in protein) A Calorie (Energy) Deficit is Essential in the reduction of body fat, and helps you lose weight. The amount of calories you consume determines whether you will gain, or lose weight.