Hey guys
Im pretty new to the whole diet and training malarkie (i've sed in previous posts  )
But i was wondering if anyone could give me a breakdown of what foods do what, how and when etc.. i.e what do carbs do exactly and why sugars should be avoided at all costs  . I am on a very similar diet to what bigkeiko was at 12 weeks out (not exact obv).
i eat quite a few sweets during the day also to keep me going is this bad? Since i have been on my diet i have noticed a huge difference in my physique, its just i'd like to learn more about wot my diet is actually doing.
I know im a complete noob and i dont pretend otherwise lol
Any help at all guys would be fanastic
bishbosh

Damn it!!! i thought i clicked into the nutrition section   ooops. feel free to move this post lol soz

Bish  Bosh,

In short - carbohydrates supply energy - these are your bodys PRIMARY source of energy. Protein is used for repair and growth of muscle tissue (amongst other biological functions). Fats help absorb essential fat soluble vitamins, are good your your skin, eyes, joints, central nervous system.

You need to eat a balanced diet consisting of balanced proportions of all three of these macronutrients. The amount and relative portions will correlated to your muscle mass, lifestyle and other factors.

Hope this helps

PJ

I have heard a lot of bad things about carbs lately tho. i.e the atkins diet, do carbs make you fat or is this a load of sh1te? lol thanks
bishbosh

Bish bosh - carbs are not bad for you! What a load of rubbish. The amount that you need to eat can vary tremendously from indibvidual to individual - but EVERYONE neeeds to eat carbs, esp if you are a bodybuilder. Its calories that make you fat - eat too many and you will gain weight, eat too few and you will lose weight - simple!  

Each to there own, To make some serious gains you need the energy to do so.. ie carbs!

all about balance.. ie my last main meal before sleep i reduce carbs. but thats me..

Cheers dudes!!
This website is awesome, any help i need and theres always ppl to answer lol.  
bishbosh

Protein builds muscle tissue, carbs give you the energy and keep muscles full!

If you are a naturally skinny person like me then CRAM those carbs in boi!  

Haha i wish i were naturally skinny  
But ill keep scoffing the carbs coz i love em an wanna get hooge lol  again guys thanks for the help.
Also wot does sugar do?? does tht make you fat?
Man do i feel like the lil nooby kid or what lol  
bishbosh