- Whether you incorporate a high-protein and high-calorie diet using three substantial daily meals or several small meals, a carb-and-protein-loaded breakfast is important for raising your endorphin level. A bowl of cereal or oatmeal with some eggs or perhaps a bagel with cream cheese and a side of fruit is a good way to start the day. Carbs in the morning will release in the body's system throughout the day. The protein will provide muscle strength and energy. The dairy products (e.g., milk, yogurt, cheese, cream cheese, eggs) contain the necessary saturated fat to prevent you from getting hungry during a workout.
- Any diet should contain a high amount of fruits and vegetables. The sugar in fruits is good for your heart and will give you sustained energy throughout the day, whereas refined sugars, which can slow metabolism, make it harder to burn fat and come with a crash. Vegetables provide antioxidants and nutrients that keep your body's metabolism moving quickly so you can process all those calories. In the right form, calories can be converted into energy, so make sure you get your calories in the form of fruits and vegetables.
- High-calorie and high-protein go together because the body needs calories in the form of protein to build muscle and keep the metabolic rate up. Your ability to effectively do this is dependent upon how you acquire protein. Turkey, chicken and fish are all excellent sources of protein that do not contain too much fat or cholesterol. Tofu, beans, ostrich and bison meat are all also good sources of lean protein.
