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Friday, 01 February 2008 |
** Be sure to contact your doctor before starting any new nutrition regimen**
As with everything else in bodybuilding, there are lots of different methods out there to "feed your machine". Some believe in low-carb/high protein, some low-fat/high-carb, some high-fat/high-protein/low carb, and any other combo out there you can think of. The bottom line for nutrition is… it depends on your body type. In many cases, it's all about trial and error to see what works best for you!
When in competition, I personally follow a low-fat/ high-protein/low-carb diet.
I usually eat approx 1000 - 1200 calories per day.
I try to eat as much WHOLE food as possible...
(fresh veggies and meat... no frozen or canned foods if possible... very few protein bars/powders).
I get most of my carbs from fiberous sources like veggies, oatmeal, and sweet potato.
A typical day might look something like this:
• Meal 1 - 4 egg equivalent eggwhite omelette w/ lots of veggies and 1/2 cup oatmeal
• Meal 2 3 oz chicken/fish w/ 1 – 2 cups of veggies and a piece of fruit
• Meal 3 3 oz chicken/fish w/ 1 – 2 cups of veggies
• Meal 4 3 oz chicken/fish w/ 1 – 2 cups of veggies
• Meal 5 3 oz chicken/fish w/ 1 – 2 cups of veggies
• Meal 6 4 egg equivalent eggwhite omelette w/ lots of veggies
Now… don't get me wrong... I love the bad stuff too! (WHAT?? I'm human!!!)
Everyone has to have a "cheat meal" every once in awhile!
I STRESS… EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE!
Some of my favorite "cheats" are:
In-N-Out Burger Double Double Animal Style (check out the secret menu on their website to see what "animal style" is)
Ben-N-Jerry's Mint Oreo Cookie Ice Cream
Cold Stone Creamery – Coffee Lover's Only
Good chocolate
Pasta… specifically… chicken parm and good gnocci!
Good pizza |
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