A 12-ounce serving of regular tonic water contains between 124 and 130 calories. The added sugar in regular tonic water is responsible for the 32 to 33 grams of carbohydrates a 12-ounce portion contains. Diet tonic water doesn't contain any calories or carbohydrates. This is an important difference if you are trying to lose weight because the added sugar contributes to total caloric intake.
Stretch long, stretch often. To get more flexible, Apostolopoulos recommends stretching each muscle group daily for 60 seconds at a time, three times per muscle group. For instance, you might stretch your left hamstring for 60 seconds, then your right, then repeat two more times. Find the right position.
Step 3. Choose a diet consisting of lean protein and complex carbohydrates to help rebuild muscle. The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests that men consume between 5.5-6.5 ounces of lean protein per day, while women consume between 5-5.5 ounces of lean protein per day.egaining muscle after atrophy should be done under the guidance of a physician and physical therapist to prevent any further injury, which may result in even greater atrophy. It is important that you consult with a physician to determine the exact reason for your muscle atrophy.