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Weekly Template<\/h1><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building an effective bodybuilding diet plan doesn\u2019t have to feel complicated. Once you understand how calories, macros, and meal structure work together, you can create a plan that supports muscle growth, recovery, and performance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is removing guesswork. Instead of constantly changing what you eat, you\u2019ll have a clear structure you can rely on, one that fits your training, your schedule, and your goals.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the following sections, you\u2019ll learn how to calculate your calorie needs, balance your macros, and organise your meals into a simple weekly system you can stick to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96464f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96464f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Understanding the Basics of a Bodybuilding Diet<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bodybuilding diet is built around one key principle: controlling your calorie intake based on your goal.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A calorie surplus means eating more calories than your body burns. This supports muscle growth and is used during a bulking phase.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A calorie deficit means eating fewer calories than you burn. This helps reduce body fat while maintaining muscle, making it ideal for a cutting phase.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal isn\u2019t to overeat or undereat, it\u2019s to stay within a controlled range that supports steady progress. Pair that with proper training, and your diet becomes a powerful tool rather than a guessing game.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f5ca0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f5ca0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Calculate Your Daily Calorie Needs<\/h2><h3>Basal metabolic rate (BMR)<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your BMR is the number of calories your body needs to function at rest, covering essentials like breathing and digestion. It\u2019s your starting point.<\/span><\/p><h3>Total daily energy expenditure (Tdee)<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your TDEE includes your BMR plus daily activity and training. This is the number of calories you need to maintain your current weight.<\/span><\/p><h3>Adjusting calories based on your goal<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know your TDEE, adjust it based on your goal:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For muscle gain: add <\/span><b>250\u2013400 calories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (lean bulking)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For fat loss: reduce <\/span><b>300\u2013500 calories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (cutting phase)<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a449146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a449146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Macronutrients Explained (Bodybuilding Macros)<\/h2><h3>Protein \u2013 the priority for muscle growth<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein supports muscle repair and growth after training.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for <\/span><b>1.6\u20132.2g per kg of body weight<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread intake across your meals<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole foods like chicken, eggs, and fish should be your base. For convenience, adding a quality whey protein can help you hit your daily target without overcomplicating your meals.<\/span><\/p><h3>Carbohydrates \u2013 your main energy source<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs fuel your workouts and help maintain training intensity.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, rice, potatoes, and whole grains<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time carbs around workouts for better performance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your energy feels low in the gym, increasing carbs is often the first adjustment to make.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Fats \u2013 essential but controlled<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats support hormone function and overall health.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for <\/span><b>20\u201330% of total calories<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on healthy sources like nuts, olive oil, and avocados<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep fats consistent, but avoid letting them replace carbs when performance is your priority.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc7f059 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc7f059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Ideal Macro Ratios for a Bodybuilding Diet Plan<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no single perfect split, but a practical starting point is:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25\u201330%<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carbs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 40\u201350%<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20\u201330%<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a <\/span><b>bulking meal plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, slightly increase carbs. For a <\/span><b>cutting diet plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, keep protein high while reducing carbs and fats gradually.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track your progress and adjust every 1\u20132 weeks based on results.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6b62c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6b62c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Meal Planning &amp; Weekly Bodybuilding Diet Template<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A structured approach makes your diet easier to follow and maintain.<\/span><\/p><h3>How to structure your meals<\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for <\/span><b>3\u20135 meals per day<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include protein in every meal<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan meals around your training<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Pre-workout:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focus on carbs and protein for energy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>Post-workout:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prioritise protein and carbs for recovery<\/span><\/p><h3>Sample daily meal plan<\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Oats with protein and fruit<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Greek yoghurt with nuts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chicken, rice, and vegetables<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pre-workout:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Banana and a protein shake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Post-workout:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rice cakes with protein<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lean beef, potatoes, and greens<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>Simple weekly template<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of creating new meals every day, rotate your foods:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>2\u20133 protein sources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (chicken, beef, fish)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotate <\/span><b>carb sources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (rice, oats, potatoes)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep snacks consistent<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal prepping a few times per week helps you stay organised and consistent without overthinking your plan.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f4d612 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f4d612\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Supplements to Support Your Diet<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplements can support your bodybuilding diet by helping you hit your daily macros, improve training performance, and enhance recovery. They\u2019re not required, but they can make your nutrition plan easier to follow and more effective. Common options include protein powders for muscle growth, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creatine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for strength, EAAs\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCAAs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for recovery, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">casein protein <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for slow-digesting overnight nutrition, and caffeine to boost focus and performance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking to simplify their routine, Basix offers a range of high-quality supplements designed to fit seamlessly into a structured bodybuilding diet. For example:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basix Whey Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A blend of whey concentrate, whey isolate, and soy isolate for complete amino acids and lean muscle support.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basix Casein Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Slow-digesting micellar casein for overnight recovery and muscle protection.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basix Creatine Monohydrate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pure creatine to increase energy and strength without fillers or additives.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basix Complete 10 EAAs &amp; Glutamine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provides essential amino acids and glutamine to accelerate recovery and improve protein synthesis.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To explore these supplements in detail and see the full range, visit our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">product page.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f408f99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f408f99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/wathba.com\/basix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/121408.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8543\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wathba.com\/basix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/121408.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wathba.com\/basix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/121408-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wathba.com\/basix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/121408-768x460.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37c1211 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37c1211\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many beginners overcomplicate their diet. Focus on the basics instead.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not tracking calories or macros<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping meals and under-eating protein<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relying too much on supplements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring consistency<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2>Conclusion<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most effective bodybuilding diet plan isn\u2019t the strictest one; it\u2019s the one you can follow consistently. Instead of constantly changing your approach, focus on building a system you can repeat.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A practical way to do this is to track your progress weekly and make small adjustments. If your weight, strength, or energy levels aren\u2019t moving in the right direction, tweak your calories slightly rather than overhauling your entire plan. Over time, these small, controlled changes lead to better and more sustainable results.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6524fa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6524fa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f7da13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-bdt-accordion\" data-id=\"7f7da13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bdt-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-container\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-7f7da13\" class=\"bdt-ep-accordion bdt-accordion\" data-bdt-accordion=\"{&quot;collapsible&quot;:true,&quot;multiple&quot;:false,&quot;animation&quot;:true,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;ease-in-out&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:200}\" \t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;bdt-ep-accordion-7f7da13&quot;,&quot;activeHash&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;activeScrollspy&quot;:null,&quot;hashTopOffset&quot;:false,&quot;hashScrollspyTime&quot;:false,&quot;closeAllItemsOnMobile&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-what-is-the-best-bodybuilding-diet-plan-for-beginners\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordion-index=\"0\" data-title=\"what-is-the-best-bodybuilding-diet-plan-for-beginners\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span role=\"heading\" class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex-inline bdt-flex-middle\" >\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the best bodybuilding diet plan for beginners?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A simple plan with enough calories, high protein, and balanced carbs and fats is the best starting point. Focus on consistency before making advanced adjustments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-how-do-i-calculate-my-bodybuilding-macros\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordion-index=\"1\" data-title=\"how-do-i-calculate-my-bodybuilding-macros\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span role=\"heading\" class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex-inline bdt-flex-middle\" >\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I calculate my bodybuilding macros?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can use a bodybuilding macros calculator or start with protein at 1.6\u20132.2g per kg, then divide the remaining calories between carbs and fats.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-can-i-build-muscle-without-supplements\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordion-index=\"2\" data-title=\"can-i-build-muscle-without-supplements\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span role=\"heading\" class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex-inline bdt-flex-middle\" >\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan I build muscle without supplements?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Whole foods should always come first. Supplements like protein powder and creatine simply make it easier to meet your targets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-how-many-meals-should-i-eat-per-day\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordion-index=\"3\" data-title=\"how-many-meals-should-i-eat-per-day\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span role=\"heading\" class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex-inline bdt-flex-middle\" >\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow many meals should I eat per day?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Anywhere from 3 to 5 meals works well. The most important factor is hitting your daily calories and protein intake.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-what-should-i-eat-before-and-after-workouts\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordion-index=\"4\" data-title=\"what-should-i-eat-before-and-after-workouts\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span role=\"heading\" class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex-inline bdt-flex-middle\" >\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat should I eat before and after workouts?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before training, eat carbs and protein for energy. 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