Table of contents : Introduction Important Terms to Know Chapter One: What is Bodybuilding? 1. Introduction to Bodybuilding 2. History of Bodybuilding 3. Popular Bodybuilding Programs a. The 5x5 Program b. German Volume Training c. The FST-7 Program d. Upper/Lower Split Training e. Full Body Workout Program Chapter Two: The Three Core Principles 1. Smart Training a. The Process of Muscle Growth b. Tips for Training Correctly 2. Quality Nutrition 3. Adequate Rest Chapter Three: Bulking and Cutting 1. When to Bulk and When to Cut 2. Calculating Calorie Intake a. Calculating Calorie Maintenance Level b. Calculating Bulking Calorie Level c. Calculating Cutting Calorie Level 3. Macronutrient Ratios Chapter Four: Nutrition for Bodybuilding 1. Diet Tips to Burn Fat 2. Nutrition Tips for Building Muscle 3. Nutrition Myths and Mistakes to Avoid Chapter Five: What to Eat and When 1. Pre-Workout Nutrition 2. During Workout Nutrition 3. Post-Workout Nutrition Chapter Six: Fat-Burning Recipes for Cutting 1. Breakfast Recipes Tomato Basil Egg White Omelet Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oats Spinach and Mushroom Frittata Cottage Cheese Breakfast Parfait Sautéed Sweet Potato Hash Herbed Spinach Egg White Omelet Yogurt and Fresh Berry Parfait 2. Snacks and Green Smoothies Cottage Cheese Crackers with Smoked Salmon Easy Green Tea Smoothie Spinach Parmesan Snack Muffins Banana Oatmeal Smoothie Baked Oatmeal Muffins Spinach Green Apple Smoothie 3. Entrée Recipes Mediterranean-Style Tuna Salad Almond-Crusted Baked Halibut Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes Balsamic Glazed Grilled Salmon Spinach Salad with Green Apples Chapter Seven: Muscle-Building Recipes for Bulking 1. Breakfast Recipes Corned Beef Hash with Fried Eggs Easy Spanish Omelet Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins 2. Snacks and Protein Shakes Avocado Deviled Eggs Tropical Fruit Protein Shake Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake Spiced Mixed Nuts Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake Peanut Butter Protein Cookies Berries and Cream Protein Shake 3. Entrée Recipes Rosemary Roasted Chicken Breasts Curried Red Lentil Stew Coconut-Crusted Halibut Fillets Soy-Marinated Flank Steak Spicy Beef and Double Bean Chili Apple-Roasted Turkey Breast Conclusion Index References