Listen "#244: Your Default Diet"
Episode Synopsis
Brad, Eric, and Alberto discuss how as a bodybuilder becomes more ingrained in the bodybuilding lifestyle, the structure of their contest preps and the structure of their offseasons start to become more and more similar.
Timestamps
0:00- Introduction2:51- Where is a good place to start when building your default diet?6:17- What Eric and Alberto’s offseasons looked like 10+ years ago compared to what they look like now16:43- Brad’s thoughts on the importance of having structure22:22- How you can tell if you have a solid structure and if it’s working26:05- Does Alberto focus on establishing a good structure when he is working with someone who hasn’t competed yet or is a first-time competitor?35:23- What your plate should look like42:07- Understanding macros works synergistically with having a meal plan53:11- Recovery phases should get easier over time55:49- Practical takeaways
Selected Links From This Episode
The Default Diet (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/default-diet
The Vault- https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip
Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vipWatch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
Timestamps
0:00- Introduction2:51- Where is a good place to start when building your default diet?6:17- What Eric and Alberto’s offseasons looked like 10+ years ago compared to what they look like now16:43- Brad’s thoughts on the importance of having structure22:22- How you can tell if you have a solid structure and if it’s working26:05- Does Alberto focus on establishing a good structure when he is working with someone who hasn’t competed yet or is a first-time competitor?35:23- What your plate should look like42:07- Understanding macros works synergistically with having a meal plan53:11- Recovery phases should get easier over time55:49- Practical takeaways
Selected Links From This Episode
The Default Diet (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/default-diet
The Vault- https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip
Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vipWatch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
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