Mention fasting to a bodybuilder, physique competitor or high level athlete, and you’ll probably be greeted with howls of derision.For so long, the idea that eating small, regular meals is far superior for building muscle, losing fat, providing energy and optimizing performance has been prominent in the world of fitness and nutrition.Fasting appears to be counterproductive to just about every goal you could have. You need calories, protein and carbs to build muscle, so how can fasting help with that?Sure, fasting may help cut calories, but what about your metabolism? That slows down when you don’t eat, doesn’t it?And for performance – there must be a reason why pro sportsmen and women are always sipping energy drinks, taking bites from bars and conduct post match interviews while downing their team-sponsored protein and carb shakes. Plus, you’ve probably had some pretty sucky workouts in the past when you’ve not eaten beforehand.It seems that regular eating and performing and looking your best generally go hand in hand.But then again, many cultures are based around fasting, and while this might be for religious reasons, it doesn’t seem to do them any harm. You also have the fact that fasting clearly helps curtail your calorie intake, which can only be a good thing for weight loss.Maybe it’s not so clear cut after all

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