Who says women are the only human species craving for that figure everybody wants to possess? Men too want to have that taut, slim body with rock-hard abs and gorgeous biceps.
Diets are not "one size fits all", there is a diet tailor fitted for each of us, what works for your friend may not work for you.
The perfect diet for men is diets that are not too complicated to keep to.
Crash diets (also known as a fad or popular diet) are not in fact effective.
If you deprive yourself, after a couple of weeks, you will only want more and start binging, the end result is a heavier you.
Keep a journal or a food diary, that way; you can keep track of what you have planned and what your progress is.
Eat moderately and only when you are hungry.
Men require more calories and should eat proper meals in order to succeed in their goals.
Diets for men require substantial amounts of protein intake.
Protein burns faster than other dietary nutrients and it also needs more calories to burn.
That is why it is best to choose a diet that is high in protein and low in fat.
Breakfast should never be skipped, since it is the most important meal of the day.
This will jump-start your metabolism and yield sufficient carbohydrates to give you energy the whole day.
Make a note to ensure that what you eat should be whole grain and also rich in natural starch.
Some good examples are healthy flavoured oatmeal, yams, multi grain cereals, potatoes, wheat bread, beans and also sweet potatoes.
Your body should be well supplied with vitamins and minerals.
Include vegetables and fruits in your diet.
Broccoli, asparagus, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes, onions are greatly recommended.
Your choice of fruits can be grapes, strawberries, bananas, peaches, blueberries, apples, cantaloupe and pineapple.
Your body needs to be hydrated.
Take lots of fluids, especially water.
This will help flush out toxins and other wastes from your body.
Water with a dash of lemon or lime can be a great substitute for sweetened energy drinks.
Cut down on your alcohol intake.
To maintain the metabolic rate it is always suggested to combine your diet with exercise.
Exercising is a must and nothing can replace the benefits you can get from it.
Push ups, squats, lunges, running, walking and weight lifting are ideal.