Q and A with Tad the Diet Coach: Specialized Contest Preparation for Figure, Bodybuilding

[bill2]

thanks but you didnt asked my guestion...im asking cause every nutrition site i checked gives different results.. whats the numbers you r going with ?

Well much of this depends on how much moister you cook out of the meat. But 1 oz of chicken breast uncooked is about 6 or so gm protein. Beef will depend on the cut, fish will depend on the variety and turkey breast is about the same as chicken breast.


Tad the Diet Coach
Professional Nutritionist and Diet Coach
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[Tad the Diet Coach]

thanks but you didnt asked my guestion...im asking cause every nutrition site i checked gives different results.. whats the numbers you r going with ?

Read it again, it depends on cooking and the exact cut. But for your sake I will tell you 6 gm per oz for chicken.

[Tad the Diet Coach]

Ok my final picture update before the Masters Nats... Just a little over 2 weeks and I am feeling ready.... I will start the magic of drying out and tightening up soon....

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[Juggernaut90]

Hey Tad, quick question. Is wild rice okay to eat? Just for some variety between brown and white rice.
By the way, awesome pictures. Good luck at the Masters

[Tad the Diet Coach]

Hey Tad, quick question. Is wild rice okay to eat? Just for some variety between brown and white rice.
By the way, awesome pictures. Good luck at the Masters

Yes wild rice is fine, jasmine rice is a good choice too. But most people respond quickly to rice and depending on what your goals are for your diet you may want a lower glycemic answer to rice as a main carb source.


Tad the Diet Coach
Professional Nutritionist and Diet Coach
Www.TadtheDietCoach.com

[BeefBrian]

what was that contraption you were huffing and puffing backstage??? hahaha seriously man, I think you caught everyones attention. It didnt seem like any ordinary inhaler.

Brian

[Tad the Diet Coach]

what was that contraption you were huffing and puffing backstage??? hahaha seriously man, I think you caught everyones attention. It didnt seem like any ordinary inhaler.

Brian

LOL.... That is canned oxygen! It helps me when my blood volume is down because of dehydration and lost water. It helps super saturate my blood with Oxygen and I don't feel like I am going to pass out on stage. LOL.. Works, I love the stuff!

[Tad the Diet Coach]

Question of the day.... Should I do the North Americans or take a break and continue to improve my physique? Any thoughts from anyone?


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[legz]

go for it tad!...

while im here Im in contest prep and 10 weeks out...Been doing keto for 4 weeks now and Im loving the results! it is really giving me the WOW factor..only thing is that after I refeed..I feel like crap the next day...very very sluggish and like I need to sleep for the entire day...Ive been doing things like lean cuisine 6" pizzas (low fat etc) mini pancakes, bagels, and Im a mt dew freak (lol) so I have one or two of them on my refeed...any suggestions or is this typical? I feel as if I should be ready to go especially after the refeed...

thanks and best of luck!

[Shawn Bellon]

Personally from watching my wife compete we thought NAs was awesome. Put on very very well. So go for it.

[Tad the Diet Coach]

go for it tad!...

while im here Im in contest prep and 10 weeks out...Been doing keto for 4 weeks now and Im loving the results! it is really giving me the WOW factor..only thing is that after I refeed..I feel like crap the next day...very very sluggish and like I need to sleep for the entire day...Ive been doing things like lean cuisine 6" pizzas (low fat etc) mini pancakes, bagels, and Im a mt dew freak (lol) so I have one or two of them on my refeed...any suggestions or is this typical? I feel as if I should be ready to go especially after the refeed...

thanks and best of luck!

Thanks for the encouragement.

As for your refeed.... what you are experiencing is common. Your body is really burning different fuels now while on a keto diet and so carbs just aren't going to feel good especially highly processed ones like cane sugar (like your MT Dew). I suggest keep your refeed cleaner and go with sushi, or a good ole steak and potato dinner. You can eat this and still fill up on some carbs and not feel quite as bad. Good luck.

[Tad the Diet Coach]

Personally from watching my wife compete we thought NAs was awesome. Put on very very well. So go for it.

Yea I have done it several times and I am there every year with my clients. But I am uncertain if I really want to do it this year. Probably will but I want to stay married! LOL.....

[Shawn Bellon]

Howany shows have you done this season?

[legz]

thanks man! Ill give that a whirl...

thank you so much for responding so quickly

[Tad the Diet Coach]

Howany shows have you done this season?

I have only done one, the Masters Nats. But I have a hard time doing more becuase I work with so many competitors and I don't like to diet while I help them becuase it takes time away from them a little. I am just so busy with competitors it is too hard to focus so one usually is manageable. But i feel compelled to do the NAM.

[Shawn Bellon]

Compelled is better than compulsion. Do it. At least this time.

[-DNTS-]

Tad, are typically having cheat days in your diet? If so, how it would look like?
What's the lowest amount of carbs you were on? (let's say how much were you taking 2 weeks out?)
Thanks.