Q & A with Antoine Vaillant

**Antoine** · April 13th, 2012, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by NaturalAesthetics

Antoine, what's the best kind of meal you can eat an hour or two before training? I've heard slow digesting carbs, lean protein, and minimal fats.

Rice and meat!

**richieg6** · April 13th, 2012, 11:32 AM

Did you enjoy easter ,, did you treat yourself to any sweets aka easter eggs ??

you said before your longest off season was 6 months if im right,, how long will this one be ??

do you think having a longer off season really makes a big difference ??

**walker445** · April 13th, 2012, 01:33 PM

Antoine, congrats on the recognition your getting for the work you do within bodybuilding it's ace! Any way what's the lowest you will go on carbs pre contest? Do you feel going too low with destroy your metabolism or do you feel it's neccarsary to get really low body fat? Also do you carb cycle or reduce them at all I'm rest days? Thanks

**rzoller** · April 13th, 2012, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Antoine

I stretch after almost everyworkout... I have a little routine I go through... Ill do a video soon!

Did you make this video yet? Im really curious about this.

**BodyX** · April 13th, 2012, 09:13 PM

What's up Antoine, greatly appreciate your videos and enthusiasm on the boards... quick question for you.... If I do cardio a few times a week following my lifting... about 20-30 minutes stepper or elliptical... what do you recommend nutrition wise, sip on a gatorade during the workout, maybe about 20 grams whey protein ..then do the cardio, or just wait until after the cardio to consume some nutrients. My goal is burning fat at this point. Thanks and best wishes.

**Antoine** · April 14th, 2012, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by BodyX

What's up Antoine, greatly appreciate your videos and enthusiasm on the boards... quick question for you.... If I do cardio a few times a week following my lifting... about 20-30 minutes stepper or elliptical... what do you recommend nutrition wise, sip on a gatorade during the workout, maybe about 20 grams whey protein ..then do the cardio, or just wait until after the cardio to consume some nutrients. My goal is burning fat at this point. Thanks and best wishes.

Just wait 20 min is nothing! Take some BCAA STACK before if you are paranoid

**Antoine** · April 14th, 2012, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by richieg6

Did you enjoy easter ,, did you treat yourself to any sweets aka easter eggs ??

you said before your longest off season was 6 months if im right,, how long will this one be ??

do you think having a longer off season really makes a big difference ??

I got a THOR made of chocolate, i was loling. I ate the head so fAr.

**Antoine** · April 14th, 2012, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by walker445

Antoine, congrats on the recognition your getting for the work you do within bodybuilding it's ace! Any way what's the lowest you will go on carbs pre contest? Do you feel going too low with destroy your metabolism or do you feel it's neccarsary to get really low body fat? Also do you carb cycle or reduce them at all I'm rest days? Thanks

Lowest i went was a cup of oats and 2 cups of rice

youngitalianstallion · April 14th, 2012, 01:57 PM

antoine how do you structure your carbs in your diet? do you eat the biggest amount of carbs around your workout or do you spread them equal for every meal?

**NaturalAesthetics** · April 14th, 2012, 10:03 PM

Antoine, how do you incorporate cheat meals/days in the offseason? I've heard post workout and the night before a weak bodypart are good ideas.

**KrohDaddi** · April 15th, 2012, 01:13 AM

do you think factors like the number of fans wearing a competitor's t-shirt at shows and expos affects judging?

**Phil420** · April 15th, 2012, 08:43 AM

Hey Antoine,
you are going to visit the fibo power this year in Germany right?! Iam very glad to meet you and wanted to ask you if I can buy some Animal Paks there or only Universal Nutrition Products!?

**Antoine** · April 15th, 2012, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Phil420

Hey Antoine,
you are going to visit the fibo power this year in Germany right?! Iam very glad to meet you and wanted to ask you if I can buy some Animal Paks there or only Universal Nutrition Products!?

Last time only Universal! Im not sure about this time...

**Antoine** · April 15th, 2012, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by KrohDaddi

do you think factors like the number of fans wearing a competitor's t-shirt at shows and expos affects judging?

If so the guy named Affliction is gonna win

**Antoine** · April 15th, 2012, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by NaturalAesthetics

Antoine, how do you incorporate cheat meals/days in the offseason? I've heard post workout and the night before a weak bodypart are good ideas.

3 good cheat meals a week!

**Antoine** · April 15th, 2012, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by youngitalianstallion

antoine how do you structure your carbs in your diet? do you eat the biggest amount of carbs around your workout or do you spread them equal for every meal?

I just eat carbs everytine i eat!!