Traditional women's bodybuilding is similar to male bodybuilding, where the contestants are judged on a mix of muscle size and leanness.
Figure bodybuilding, on the other hand, focuses more on shape and symmetry, with less of an emphasis on muscle size.
Female figure competitors should eat in a similar way to male bodybuilders, with one small exception of protein intake being slightly lower at around 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight daily.
Also recommends cutting down on starchy carbs and eating more eggs and red meat, saving the majority of your carbs for post workout.
Eat at least 1.5 to 2x your weight in pounds of protein. The protein turnover will make sure you gain lean muscle mass as well as regenerate, and repair other important tissue.…show more content… -If you train at night, make your post-workout shake your last meal.
-You don’t need to have tons of carbs to gain mass. Focus on quality instead of quantity.
-Don’t be scared of fats. Your joints will thank you for it. Keeps your testosterone at optimal levels, which you obviously need to gain lean muscle tissue:
-Suggested post-workout supplements: BCAA, Fenugreek, Magnesium, Vitamin C
-Keep in mind that this is no one size fits all plan. You might want to play with macro nutrient ratios. Add carbs, remove fat, increase protein, add a meal. Take notes of everything and next time you’ll get even better results.
MEAL 1
6 oz ground beef
1 handful of almonds
1 med apple
Calories: 597
Proteins: 59g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fats: 30g
MEAL 2
Protein shake with at least 60g whey isolate
1 cup of berries
I tbsp of coconut oil
Calories: 500
Protein:
