Exactly What You Should Eat if You’re Trying to Build Muscle

 

Got your heart set on sculpting six-pack abs (or, really, any abs)? Wish your legs looked like Jessica Simpson's? It's time for a truth bomb: You can lift weights 'til the cows come home, but if you're not paying attention to what you're eating, you probably won't see optimum results. 

That being said, eating your way to lean, sexy muscles is easier said than done. That's why we asked Marjorie Nolan Cohn, R.D.N., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to create a meal plan that'll help you see real progress in the gym. 

Read the Women's Health article