Topic II: Offseason Eating
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One of the most frequently asked questions i get is on offseason eating. While there is one individual on this board (Dante) that has the area of the market cornered, i'd like to share my thoughts.
For me offseason eating is about variety and health. As long as we are eating quality foods in the right amounts the muscle will follow. However so many of us in the BB community fail to incorporate diets into our lives that not only maximize gains, but keep us healthy in the process. I see to many people in the offseason eating the same meals 3-4x / day. That might be convient for most, but in the long run your missing out on some good food.
So here goes -
Meal 1: (8:00 a.m.)
12 egg whites
1 cup Old Fashion Oats or Quaker Oat Bran Hot Cereal
1/2 cup (Blueberries, Strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries)
1/8 cup Macadamia Nuts or Walnuts
Meal 2: (11:00 a.m.)
Tuna Sandwich (consists of 8 oz. albacore, Fat Free Mayo, Sweet Relish, Tomato, Lettuce and either 7 or 12 grain Bread)
1/2 cup Plain NonFat Yogurt (Try and stay away from the sugar laiden ones)
Meal 3: (2:00 p.m.)
8 oz. Chicken Breast
8 oz. Sweet Potato
1 Granny Smith Apple
Meal 4: (5:00 p.m. - PW)
25g Whey Protein Isolate
60g Nutrex Vitargo CGL
Meal 5: (6:00 p.m. - 1 hour PW)
8 oz. Turkey Breast
1 cup Brown Rice
1 cup Raw Broccoli
Meal 6: (8:00 p.m.)
8 oz. Atlantic "FARM" Raised Salmon
6 oz. Baby Red Potatoes
1 cup Steamed Asparagus
Meal 7: (11:00 p.m.)
8 oz. Lean Hamburger (93% +)
2 cups Romaine Lettuce w/ 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vingear and Olive Oil
This is just a basic outline of how someones offseason eating pattern would be setup. If my client is willing to stick with the diet i typically allow a cheat "MEAL" Every 3rd day. As for condiments i'm more then willing to let them use whatever they want and encourage it.
The protein and carb's are just for example and depending on the client they would be adjusted up or down. Another thing that i do not like is the use of Protein Shakes. However i completely understand that most of us lead hectic lifestyles that allow few time to eat, with that i will allow up to 2 MAX shakes (not including the PW). YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT FOOD MADE BY MOTHER NATURE!!!!
So if there is any questions and i know there will be or should, post them in the questions forum.
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One of the most frequently asked questions i get is on offseason eating. While there is one individual on this board (Dante) that has the area of the market cornered, i'd like to share my thoughts.
For me offseason eating is about variety and health. As long as we are eating quality foods in the right amounts the muscle will follow. However so many of us in the BB community fail to incorporate diets into our lives that not only maximize gains, but keep us healthy in the process. I see to many people in the offseason eating the same meals 3-4x / day. That might be convient for most, but in the long run your missing out on some good food.
So here goes -
Meal 1: (8:00 a.m.)
12 egg whites
1 cup Old Fashion Oats or Quaker Oat Bran Hot Cereal
1/2 cup (Blueberries, Strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries)
1/8 cup Macadamia Nuts or Walnuts
Meal 2: (11:00 a.m.)
Tuna Sandwich (consists of 8 oz. albacore, Fat Free Mayo, Sweet Relish, Tomato, Lettuce and either 7 or 12 grain Bread)
1/2 cup Plain NonFat Yogurt (Try and stay away from the sugar laiden ones)
Meal 3: (2:00 p.m.)
8 oz. Chicken Breast
8 oz. Sweet Potato
1 Granny Smith Apple
Meal 4: (5:00 p.m. - PW)
25g Whey Protein Isolate
60g Nutrex Vitargo CGL
Meal 5: (6:00 p.m. - 1 hour PW)
8 oz. Turkey Breast
1 cup Brown Rice
1 cup Raw Broccoli
Meal 6: (8:00 p.m.)
8 oz. Atlantic "FARM" Raised Salmon
6 oz. Baby Red Potatoes
1 cup Steamed Asparagus
Meal 7: (11:00 p.m.)
8 oz. Lean Hamburger (93% +)
2 cups Romaine Lettuce w/ 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vingear and Olive Oil
This is just a basic outline of how someones offseason eating pattern would be setup. If my client is willing to stick with the diet i typically allow a cheat "MEAL" Every 3rd day. As for condiments i'm more then willing to let them use whatever they want and encourage it.
The protein and carb's are just for example and depending on the client they would be adjusted up or down. Another thing that i do not like is the use of Protein Shakes. However i completely understand that most of us lead hectic lifestyles that allow few time to eat, with that i will allow up to 2 MAX shakes (not including the PW). YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT FOOD MADE BY MOTHER NATURE!!!!
So if there is any questions and i know there will be or should, post them in the questions forum.
