Eat BIG to get BIG.
The most popular fitness related question I always get asked is "what's your diet like?", in this week's blog I'll begin to give you a quick insight into the sorts of foods I eat day to day...
Those that know me will probably have heard me say at some point; "LIFT BIG/EAT BIG TO GET BIG". I definitely love my food!
One of the most common problems I hear when people ask my advice has got to be under eating, or overemphasising protein. Protein should definitely be the foundation of a good meal but not the only consideration.
Everyone is different but I personally place as much importance on carbs/fats as I do protein. Keep in mind carb needs vary from person to person but as my activity levels are high I need the slow energy they provide to get me through my training. I typically train with higher volume and heavy weights so muscle glycogen is key. Without the proper nutrition how could I expect myself to perform at my best in the gym and on the pitch? Another way to look at it is how could you expect a F1 car to win races without the proper fuel? Building muscle naturally is a slow and hard process so you MUST ensure you put your body in the most anabolic state possible, especially PRE and POST workout!
Depending on your goals (muscle gain or fat loss) nutrition timing of these carbs is key, but I'll cover this more another day.
Anyway without giving away my actual diet here's some foods I typically base my diet around:
CARBOHYDRATES
Baked potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Old-fashioned porridge
Wholemeal tortilla wraps
Wholemeal English muffins
Wholemeal Pita
Wholemeal buns/rolls
Wholemeal/wheat spaghetti/Pasta
Rice Cakes
Wholemeal Bagels
Weetabix, Bran Flakes, Shredded Wheat or other Whole-grain Cereal
Wholegrain Rice
Brown basmati Rice
VEGETABLES
Brocolli
Spinach
Asparagus
Green beans
Any and all!!
PROTEIN
Canned tuna
Wild Salmon Fillets
Prawns
Skinless chicken
Turkey breasts
Lean Beef mince
Steak
Turkey mince
Eggs
Low fat cottage cheese
FATS
Natural Peanut Butter
Almond butter
Avocado
Nuts
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Coconut oil
Whole eggs
Mixed Nuts, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Peanuts etc.
FRUIT
Blueberries
Raspberries
Apples
Bananas
Strawberries
Next time I'll go into some of the supplements I use to maximise results and aid recovery....
Those that know me will probably have heard me say at some point; "LIFT BIG/EAT BIG TO GET BIG". I definitely love my food!
One of the most common problems I hear when people ask my advice has got to be under eating, or overemphasising protein. Protein should definitely be the foundation of a good meal but not the only consideration.
Everyone is different but I personally place as much importance on carbs/fats as I do protein. Keep in mind carb needs vary from person to person but as my activity levels are high I need the slow energy they provide to get me through my training. I typically train with higher volume and heavy weights so muscle glycogen is key. Without the proper nutrition how could I expect myself to perform at my best in the gym and on the pitch? Another way to look at it is how could you expect a F1 car to win races without the proper fuel? Building muscle naturally is a slow and hard process so you MUST ensure you put your body in the most anabolic state possible, especially PRE and POST workout!
Depending on your goals (muscle gain or fat loss) nutrition timing of these carbs is key, but I'll cover this more another day.
Anyway without giving away my actual diet here's some foods I typically base my diet around:
CARBOHYDRATES
Baked potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Old-fashioned porridge
Wholemeal tortilla wraps
Wholemeal English muffins
Wholemeal Pita
Wholemeal buns/rolls
Wholemeal/wheat spaghetti/Pasta
Rice Cakes
Wholemeal Bagels
Weetabix, Bran Flakes, Shredded Wheat or other Whole-grain Cereal
Wholegrain Rice
Brown basmati Rice
VEGETABLES
Brocolli
Spinach
Asparagus
Green beans
Any and all!!
PROTEIN
Canned tuna
Wild Salmon Fillets
Prawns
Skinless chicken
Turkey breasts
Lean Beef mince
Steak
Turkey mince
Eggs
Low fat cottage cheese
FATS
Natural Peanut Butter
Almond butter
Avocado
Nuts
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Coconut oil
Whole eggs
Mixed Nuts, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Peanuts etc.
FRUIT
Blueberries
Raspberries
Apples
Bananas
Strawberries
Next time I'll go into some of the supplements I use to maximise results and aid recovery....
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Published on May 6, 2013
