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To build muscles you need to do weightlifting. Work on your upper body one day, then on your lower body the nest day. (muscles need recovery time in order to grow.) Your muscles will be more obviuos as you reduce your body fat, which can be done with aerobic excercise like running, bicycling, or walking. You want to load up on proteins like tuna, chicken, and turkey. Cut out refined sugar, because sugar will cause you to store excess calories as fat. The new thing now is to avoid foods that raise your glycemic index (sugar is the main culprit here, but also even white baked potatoes-which I still can't give up!) The theory is that if you keep your glycemic index low, your body is less prone to store fat. You can still eat nonsaturated-type fats like those in olive oil. Personally, I don't believe in foods like fat-free salad dressings, because the fat is replaced with sugar. Following an extremely low-fat diet by eating these type of fat-reduced foods can actually raise your triglycerides and make you more prone to heart disease. Avoid processed foods like chips and crackers, which are located in the center aisles of the grocery store, and concentrate on the perimeters, which have the fresh produce, meat, and dairy. A mult-vitamin will ensure you're getting all of your nutrients. Good luck on your new endeavor!
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