For anyone that has ever seen the movie “Fight Club” featuring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton will remember just how insanely ripped and lean Pitt was in his fight scenes. Apparently, he weighed just 70 kilos and had a body fat percentage of 6 per cent for the role. Part of this was obviously due to the workout routine he did, but also the diet plan he was following.
A high protein diet with six smaller meals spread out through the day is what worked for Brad. He went on a clean diet, supplemented with whey protein powder and protein bars.
The most important aspect of his eating plan was the amount of Omega 3,6,9. Every meal was packed with it. Remember EAT FAT TO LOSE FAT.
Breakfast
Eggs – 6 whites, 6 yolks
75 g oatmeal with raisins
Depending on his schedule, Brad would substitute the eggs for a protein shake blended with flaxseeds.
Mid-morning snack
Tuna on wholewheat toast, sprinkled with sunflower seeds and drizzle of olive oil (Omega 3,6,9)
Lunch
2 chicken breasts
75-100 g brown rice or pasta and green vegetables with olive oil and garlic dressing
Afternoon Snack (pre-workout)
Protein bar
Whey protein isolate shake
Banana and handful of almonds
Post-workout Snack
Whey protein shake
Banana
Dinner
Grilled fish or chicken
Brown rice or pasta
Vegetables and salad drizzled with olive oil and toasted sesame seeds
Evening Snack
Casein slow release protein shake, 25g protein/serving
Or low fat cottage cheese.
Protein
Protein powders are an excellent way of providing the body with the nutrients it needs to perform well before and after training. They are the secret weapon in any serious trainer.
Whey protein is a rich source of essential amino acids and is a natural, pure and high-quality protein.
Isolate is the purest form of whey protein and provides high-performance nutrition for the body to help with cellular repair, muscular growth, increased energy and metabolic maintenance.
Whether you want to bulk up or lose weight, dietary supplements will help you reach your goals faster, safer and with better results.
