I am trying to focus on converting my bodyfat into muscle.
Any advise on how to lower the portion of carbohydrates and obtain good protein sources within our own diet? I don't want to simply just eat salad everyday.
I just saw this thread today.
Firstly to give advise on body building, I would need to know your body type.
That is are you an:
1)Ectomorph( tall, thin, less muscular)..these types usually have thin legs and tend to put on weight in the midsection and building muscle is kind of hard for these body types.
2)Mesomorph(muscular types, build muscle easily), have very low percentage of body fat.
3)Endomorph( tend to be obese)
all the 3 above have a different dietary and exercise requirement..so all I can give is a general advise.
Next is "what are you looking for?"
If you want to look Greek God types 6 pack and all like a Bahubaali then its really hard work at a gym.
Consistent work out.
For a vegetarian you would protein from pea protein shakes and even iso-whey protein shakes but be careful as these types over stress the kidneys.
Your diet has to be a bit less in oil and make sure you take complex carbohydrates.
Eat purple colored sweet potato, its a good source of slow release carbs.
When you cook rice, do not cook it in a rice cooker..instead boil it and throw the water away so you have less starch and eat the rice.
You can take your usual yogurt(curds) but not too much.
If you eat tofu add it to your diet.
You should strike a balance in diet..its not about high protein and low carbs..its about getting everything in right alignment.
Remember if you are working out at a gym, your body tends to become less flexible..so make sure you stretch a little with some basic yoga exercise.
Next, if you are looking for a low impact muscle toning work out, then you can try Yoga..its helps build core strength and muscle stability.
Also do not forget your cardio..most of guys who want to build muscle tend to skip cardio..frankly thats the worst thing to do cos its strains the heart with only weights and no cardio.
Another important fact to remember..if we look at our cavemen ancestors they never did exercises like what we do today..they were simple active all day long, hunter gatherers and kindling fire, doing work 24/7, hitting a woman on their heads and dragging them to a cave...likewise, just simply be active 24/7.