Balance mass with definition: find out how a high-protein/low-carb diet and MuscleTech® supplements can help you build a shredded physique

Flex, May, 2003

Bodybuilders everywhere want to get ripped to shreds so they can show off all their thick, striated muscle. The problem is that there are many different theories flying around as to the best way to achieve such shredded glory. Fitness "gurus" can be found in gyms across America pushing their diet advice on any and every bodybuilder they can corner. Usually, there are so many conflicting philosophies that bodybuilders like you are left confused and frustrated. Well, that's not really the case anymore, because it seems like almost everybody is now recommending and following the same diet -- the high-protein/low-carb diet! This diet is quickly becoming the hardcore bodybuilder's diet of choice. It truly is an effective nutritional strategy that has helped many bodybuilders get more shredded than ever!

High-protein/low-carb diets have become popular among bodybuilders for one simple reason -- they work! This type of diet supports fat loss and can help you achieve the super-ripped results you're looking for. It can also keep you feeling full for longer periods of time, so it's less likely that you'll be tempted to cheat. The high-protein content of the diet will help you maintain your strength and size, instead of allowing it to slowly slip away. But if all this is true, why can't some bodybuilders get it together? Well, while the high-protein/low-carb diet can help you build a shredded physique, it can sometimes be difficult to follow. The bottom line is that many people just don't have the time to make sure they get all their daily protein intake. Don't worry, though, because that's where supplements come into play. Read on for a straightforward dieting plan that can suit even the most hectic of lifestyles -- and prepare to get ripped like never before!

Putting Together Your Shredded Plan Of Attack

The great thing about the high-protein/low-carb approach is that you still get to include fat in your diet. Essential fats are actually needed in the diet, and will help support your metabolism. Good sources of essential fats include flaxseed oil, almonds, olive oil, and fish oil. If you're looking for a good fish oil supplement, the ZonePerfect Omega-3 fish oil supplement is a great one to go with. Make sure you keep these essential nutrients in your diet when you reduce your carb intake.

You're also going to need a considerable amount of high-quality protein. Unfortunately, this is where things can go wrong, because many protein foods don't taste that good or take way too much time to prepare. You've got to include some top-quality high-protein/low-carb supplements in your plan, like NITRO-Tech and MESO-Tech Lite bars, as well as NITRO-Tech Ready-To-Drink (RTD) protein drinks.

These supplements take no time to prepare and are absolutely delicious! Take a look at one example of a low-carb diet and see exactly what supplements you'll want to include in your program. You don't want to use-any old product -- you need to stick with products that work. So check out the sample diet below and find out just how convenient and straightforward this diet can be.

SAMPLE DIET

1. Omelet (with 3 or 4 egg whites and 2 or 3 whole eggs)

2. MESO-TECH Lite bar

3. Grilled chicken salad with 1 or 2 tbsp. olive oil

4. NITRO-TECH RTD and 1 oz. (or 22) almonds

5. Grilled salmon or steak, vegetables, and 1 tbsp. falxseed oil or 10 ZonePerfect Omega-3 fish oil capsules

6. NITRO-TECH bar (S'mores Sensation is incredibly delicious)

High-Protein/Low-Carb Supplements

That Work![TM]

MESO-Tech Lite meal-replacement bars, and NITRO-Tech bars and RTDs are excellent options when choosing your high-proteinllow-carb supplements. They each contain a large amount of high-quality protein and are low in carbs, making them ideal for the high-proteinllow-carb diet. These NITRO-Tech RTDs and bars are not only convenient, but they also taste incredible! And with MESO-Tech Lite bars, you get great-tasting low-carb meal replacements that are low in fat and support your fat-loss goals as part of your diet and training program. Available in three delicious flavors - Apple Crisp, Extreme Lemon, and Blueberry Cheesecake - these bars give hardcore bodybuilders a whopping 25 grams of protein per serving to help them gain ripped mass. So include the new MESO-Tech Lite bars in your training program to help you build shredded muscle that'll get you noticed!

NITRO-Tech high-protein/low-carb bars are another great option you can go with, especially when you need an instant protein blast. Packed with a whopping 35 grams of high-quality protein, as well as a unique delivery system designed to shuttle the protein to your muscles, the NITRO-Tech bar is perfect for hardcore bodybuilders on the go. NITRO-Tech bars have even been clinically shown to help increase muscle and support fat loss. In fact, in a study presented at the 4th annual meeting of the American Society of Exercise Physiologists, test subjects who combined NITRO-Tech bars with diet and weight training gained an average of over 50 pounds on their max bench and over 8 pounds of lean mass - all in just 6 weeks! And remember, that's just the average result. While your results will vary, one extraordinary subject who used NITRO-Tech in his weight-training program gained an amazing 17 pounds of lean mass while also losing fat! Include NITRO-Tech bars in your high-protein/low-carb diet to help you promote musc le gains and support fat loss. They're available in many delectable flavors, including incredible flavors like S'mores Sensation, strawberry Cheesecake, and Blueberry Cheesecake. If you want to gain shredded mass, make sure you use NITRO-Tech bars in your diet and training program today!