Along with muscle mass, the level of subcutaneous fat will certainly increase. This is our nature: the prevailing anabolism in the body does not allow us to build muscle without gaining extra fats and carbohydrates. There is no other way. The larger our body becomes, the more substances it needs. Including those, we are trying to get rid of.

The sculpted body of experienced bodybuilders is the result of muscle drying. To get rid of the gained subcutaneous fat, you need to reduce the level of glycogen, which is responsible for storing carbohydrates. By burning off stored carbohydrates, we get lean and clean muscle mass. But is it that simple? Let’s figure out how to “dry” properly.

WHERE IS THE TIPPING POINT?

Standing oblique muscles of the abdomen and abs cubes you get, reducing the amount of body fat to 8-12%. It is not recommended to reduce it harder – you will achieve the opposite desired effect. Our body is a complex system, a “computer”. Approaching the critical point, it responds with overcompensation. For example, there was 15% subcutaneous fat, with titanic efforts you reached 6%. The brain receives the SOS signal and, in order not to be dying, makes up for the losses. And with a margin – in case of a new shake-up. Now, together with the usual 15%, in your body – 18%, or even more subcutaneous fat. Don’t terrorize yourself!

MEN’S BODY DRYING

Drying the body provides for special nutrition and a set of exercises that develop the relief of the muscles. These exercises include a variety of bench presses, weighted squats, reverse crunches, deadlifts, etc.

As for nutrition, the main rule here is to reduce, but in no case exclude carbohydrate intake. Reduce the size of the usual portions, maintaining the habit of refreshing 4-6 times a day. If you feel that there is not enough energy for a productive workout, divide your daily diet into 7-8 meals – it will be easier for the body to endure the load.

Reduce carbs gradually while maintaining protein levels. Protein is especially important during drying. Make it a rule: 60-70% of protein should come with low-fat food, the remaining 30-40% – with sports nutrition.

FEMALE BODY DRYING

The rules for women’s athletic training during the drying period are no different from those for men. A different matter is with nutrition: the fair sex must reconsider the usual diet.

Let’s start with protein. The daily dose for a woman of average weight (50–55 kg) is 100–120 g. The more you train, the more muscle volume becomes, and at the same time the body weight. Accordingly, the body requires more protein: for every 10 kg of muscle mass, at least 60 g of protein should be provided, ⅔ of which comes from sports nutrition and animal foods.

A small number of fat calories for exercising women will also do no harm. The main thing is not to exceed the norm, 10% of the total daily calorie intake. Protein calories should be about 60-65%, carbohydrate – 25-30%. In total, during the drying period, a woman needs 35-40 kilocalories per day for each kilogram of weight.

Eat small meals, but often, 5-6 times a day. Long intervals between meals slow down metabolism, which ultimately leads to obesity. Perform energy restructuring gradually. During the first week of drying, consume 40% of carbohydrate calories per day, during the second – 35%, on the third, you can go to the recommended 25-30%.

The benefits of freshly squeezed vegetable and fruit juices are obvious and undeniable. Drinking fresh juices fills our body with vitamins, minerals, valuable substances and microelements, gives new strength, which is impossible to get from commercial juices from a pack, in which, as a rule, a large amount of sugar is added. In addition to useful chemical properties, freshly squeezed juices (fresh juices) are simply pleasant to drink, and they are absorbed by the body much faster than just a raw fruit or vegetable. A glass of juice can sometimes even replace a whole meal and quench your thirst, while leaving behind a feeling of light satiety.

Any freshly squeezed juice contains organic compounds (sugars, acids, etc.) that help to cope with many diseases. For example, using juices, you can strengthen the body’s immunity, improve intestinal motility, metabolism , strengthen the nervous system, and so on. Some juices speed up the process of losing weight due to the content of fat burning elements.

ORANGE JUICE
Freshly squeezed orange juiceOrange juice is a classic among freshly squeezed juices. It contains a large amount of vitamins (A, B, C, K, E), as well as amino acids and trace elements (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc). Orange juice improves bowel function, removes toxins, reduces decay processes, improves appetite and digestion, strengthens blood vessels; it is also one of the lowest calorie juices. Orange juice is recommended for use in liver diseases, atherosclerosis and hypertension. Contraindications: stomach or duodenal ulcer, bowel upset, gastritis with high acidity.

GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
Freshly squeezed grapefruit juiceGrapefruit contains nutrients such as carbohydrates, sugars, dietary fiber, fats, protein, vitamin B1, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus , potassium, zinc, manganese. In particular, grapefruit juice is useful for physical and mental stress – it strengthens the central nervous system and helps to get rid of lethargy, drowsiness and dizziness. Consuming fresh grapefruit juice well removes excess fluid from the body, activates the fat burning process, contributing to weight loss and cleansing the body of toxins. Recommended for people with poor digestion, salt deposits, high blood pressure and liver problems. If you have insomnia, overwork and lack of appetite, grapefruit juice will definitely help you.

APPLE JUICE
Freshly squeezed apple juiceApple fresh contains vitamins C and P, potassium, calcium, iron, copper, manganese, cobalt, zinc, nickel salts. Apple juice pectin with pulp normalizes bowel function. In addition, freshly squeezed apple juice contains phytoncides that fight the causative agents of dysentery, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus, and influenza A viruses. Doctors also recommend eating apples in the period after a heart attack. Freshly squeezed apple juice strengthens the cardiovascular system well, is useful for people of mental labor. A big plus of this fruit is that you can drink juice from it without harm to health in fairly large quantities – up to one liter per day. Freshly squeezed apple juice is contraindicated in case of exacerbation of gastritis, peptic ulcer and pancreatitis.

PINEAPPLE JUICE
Freshly squeezed pineapple juicePineapple juice is used in various diets, and is also a source of vitamin C and minerals – potassium and copper salts. This juice is relatively rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins B1, B2, PP, provitamin A. Pineapple juice is recommended as a remedy for kidney diseases, tonsillitis; it has a positive effect on the functioning of the pancreas, stimulates intestinal activity, promotes the disappearance of age spots and removes fluid from the body. In addition, freshly squeezed pineapple juice contains a unique natural substance – bromelain, which is an excellent natural fat burner and rejuvenates the body.

PEAR JUICE
Freshly squeezed pear juiceFreshly squeezed pear juice contains carbohydrates, organic acids, tannins, as well as vitamins C, P, carotene, many trace elements – vanadium, molybdenum, nickel, fluorine, iodine, etc. Pear juice is a good diuretic and has a bactericidal effect on the entire body. Pear juice is recommended for people with a tendency to diseases of the circulatory system and kidney problems. Pear fresh contains a large amount of pectin compounds that improve bowel function and digestion in general. It also regulates digestion, has antiseptic, antibacterial and analgesic effects.

CARROT JUICE
Freshly squeezed carrot juiceFreshly squeezed carrot juice is one of the healthiest and most vitamin-rich juices. It contains a lot of beta-carotene, B vitamins, potassium, calcium, cobalt and other minerals. All this makes carrot fresh juice especially useful for children and people with weak immunity and problem skin. It is known that carrots containing beta-carotene are very beneficial for eyesight, and this substance is concentrated in juice. However, in order to absorb it, you must definitely eat something containing fats. Therefore, a little heavy cream is often added to fresh carrot juice.

MANGO JUICE
Healthy mango juiceMango contains a whole range of nutrients: sugars, vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, folic acid, vitamins E, D and C. The amino acid of freshly squeezed mango juice includes 12 amino acids, some of which are essential. By consuming freshly squeezed juice with the pulp of one or two mango fruits per day, you can significantly increase the elasticity of the vascular wall, and the high iron content in the fruit can improve hemoglobin indices in anemia. The juice of ripe, juicy mangoes should be used for various diseases of the organs of vision, as a vitamin complex, for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as for the prevention of cancer.