Is weightlifting and bodybuilding possible on a raw vegan diet? 38 year veteran natural bodybuilder Charlie Abel says it's very possible, and at 54 years old has the physique many in their 20s would envy. In the Raw Food Bodybuilding Training Manual he discusses how to successfully transition to and stay on the raw vegan diet while satisfying your protein requirements from a purely plant based diet. He also outlines the high intensity method of bodybuilding, showing how you don't need to spend long hours in the gym to build muscles, and how 30 minutes or less three times per week is the optimum training protocol. Photos are included. Charlie knows his stuff. He is a fitness trainer, former fitness center owner, featured Living Nutrition and Vibrance writer and Rawstock presenter and now an inspiring coach living in Hawaii. Muscle up and enjoy superior health on 100% whole raw foods and no supplements with a master!
CONTENTS
Introduction
Part I - Succeeding on the Raw Food Diet
Chapter 1 - You Gotta Have a Reason
Chapter 2 - My Daily Diet
Chapter 3 - The Protein Issue
Chapter 4 - Whole Natural Foods
Chapter 5 - Foods Biologically Suited to Humans
Chapter 6 - The Digestive System
Chapter 7 - What to Expect the First Year on a Raw Vegan Diet
Chapter 8 - Transitioning Properly to a Raw Vegan Diet
Chapter 9 - Trust Your Body
Chapter 10 - The Healing Crisis
Chapter 11 - Avoiding Unhealthy Foods
Chapter 12 - Vitamin B12 and Eating Meat
Chapter 13 - Mono Eating and Food Combining
Chapter 14 - Neuro-Adaptation
Chapter 15 - FAQ About the Raw Food Lifestyle
Chapter 16 - Questions from Women
Bonus Article
Part II - Bodybuilding How-To
Chapter 17 - The Importance of Exercise
Chapter 18 - Workout Tips
-Workout Frequency
-Speed of Movement
-The Purpose of Exercise
-Overtraining
-Undertraining
-Selecting the Proper Weight
-Layoffs
-The Importance of a Workout Chart
-Whole Body or Split Routines?
-Warm Ups & Stretching
-How to Monitor Your Progress
-Recovery Factors: Sleep, Eating, and Mental
-A Note for Women
Chapter 19 - My Most Productive Workout
Chapter 20 - Advanced Training
-Gradual is the Key
-Advanced Techniques of Muscle Fatigue
-Advanced Routine Example
Chapter 21 - Famous Musclemen Who Made Big Gains
-Joseph Hise
-Norman Fay
-Peary Rader
-Common Elements of Muscle Gain Routines
Chapter 22 - Bodybuilding Basics
-Two Types of Exercises: Compound and Isolation
-A Description of Recommended Exercises by Body Part
-Secret Exercises?
Chapter 23 - Questions on Bodybuilding Training
Conclusion: The Bodybuilding Paradox
Appendix: Resources / Recommended Reading
CONTENTS
Introduction
Part I - Succeeding on the Raw Food Diet
Chapter 1 - You Gotta Have a Reason
Chapter 2 - My Daily Diet
Chapter 3 - The Protein Issue
Chapter 4 - Whole Natural Foods
Chapter 5 - Foods Biologically Suited to Humans
Chapter 6 - The Digestive System
Chapter 7 - What to Expect the First Year on a Raw Vegan Diet
Chapter 8 - Transitioning Properly to a Raw Vegan Diet
Chapter 9 - Trust Your Body
Chapter 10 - The Healing Crisis
Chapter 11 - Avoiding Unhealthy Foods
Chapter 12 - Vitamin B12 and Eating Meat
Chapter 13 - Mono Eating and Food Combining
Chapter 14 - Neuro-Adaptation
Chapter 15 - FAQ About the Raw Food Lifestyle
Chapter 16 - Questions from Women
Bonus Article
Part II - Bodybuilding How-To
Chapter 17 - The Importance of Exercise
Chapter 18 - Workout Tips
-Workout Frequency
-Speed of Movement
-The Purpose of Exercise
-Overtraining
-Undertraining
-Selecting the Proper Weight
-Layoffs
-The Importance of a Workout Chart
-Whole Body or Split Routines?
-Warm Ups & Stretching
-How to Monitor Your Progress
-Recovery Factors: Sleep, Eating, and Mental
-A Note for Women
Chapter 19 - My Most Productive Workout
Chapter 20 - Advanced Training
-Gradual is the Key
-Advanced Techniques of Muscle Fatigue
-Advanced Routine Example
Chapter 21 - Famous Musclemen Who Made Big Gains
-Joseph Hise
-Norman Fay
-Peary Rader
-Common Elements of Muscle Gain Routines
Chapter 22 - Bodybuilding Basics
-Two Types of Exercises: Compound and Isolation
-A Description of Recommended Exercises by Body Part
-Secret Exercises?
Chapter 23 - Questions on Bodybuilding Training
Conclusion: The Bodybuilding Paradox
Appendix: Resources / Recommended Reading