Eric Johnson
Contributing Writer
How Often Should You Eat To Maximize Muscle Mass?
My general rule of thumb for a “bulking cycle” or keeping muscle mass, is to eat every 2 hours. I generally try to eat 6 times per day. It is crucial to give your body the proper nutrients to allow optimal growth and recovery. Not only does eating every 2 hours allow your body your body to receive nutrients, it will also keeps your metabolism active. Thus, allowing for muscle mass while keeping your BF% lower. Here is a sample of what a normal, off-season day would look like.
Meal 1 – 7:00am- 6 eggwhites, 2 Wholegrain rice cakes
Meal 2 – 9:30am- 1/2 cup almonds, 1 cup sliced cucumber 2 scoops amino influx
Meal 3 – 12:00pm 8oz lean ground turkey, 8 spears asparagus, 1 yukon potato
Meal 4 – Pre Workout 2 Whole Grain Rice Cakes, 2 tbsp Natural PB, Anabolic FX
Meal 5 – Post Workout Amino Influx,10 oz Chicken Breast, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup quinoa
Meal 6 – Before Bed 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 rice cake, 1 tbsp Natural Peanut Butter
Eric Johnson is a NASM CPT and Team JBT Athlete
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