{"id":27296,"date":"2021-09-23T17:59:28","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T17:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=27296"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"bodybuilder-competition-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Bodybuilder Competition Diet: The Nitty Gritty Of The Bodybuilding Meal Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#The_Ideal_Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet_Plan\" >The Ideal Bodybuilder Competition Diet Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#Your_Daily_Calorie_Limit\" >Your Daily Calorie Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#Macronutrients_Macros\" >Macronutrients (Macros)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#The_Number_Of_Meals_You_Have_In_A_Day\" >The Number Of Meals You Have In A Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#What_To_Include_In_A_Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet_Plan\" >What To Include In A Bodybuilder Competition Diet Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#Proteins\" >Proteins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#Carbs\" >Carbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#Fats\" >Fats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#Sample_Of_Recipes_To_Include_In_A_Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\" >Sample Of Recipes To Include In A Bodybuilder Competition Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#Pre-Workout_Meal_Ideas_2\" >Pre-Workout Meal Ideas (2)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#Post-Workout_Meal_Recipes_2\" >Post-Workout Meal Recipes (2)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#Breakfast_Recipes_2\" >Breakfast Recipes (2)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#High-Protein_Lunch_And_Dinner_Recipes_2\" >High-Protein Lunch And Dinner Recipes (2)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To achieve a bodybuilder competition physique, you have to do more than hit the gym. First, you have to follow a good eating plan. An ideal bodybuilder competition diet would be healthy and account for several things like the calorie count. Here is a detailed overview of what is included and how to design a bodybuilder competition diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ideal_Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet_Plan\"><\/span><b>The Ideal Bodybuilder Competition Diet Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodybuilders are interested in a nutrition plan that helps with two things. One is muscle development to help them attain broad shoulders and well-toned yet proportionate legs to the rest of the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other is they need an eating plan that promotes fat loss to help them burn fat around their abdomen for that slim waistline and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-meal-plan-for-muscle-gain\/\">six-pack<\/a>. These are some of the features of a bodybuilder\u2019s physique.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Medical News Today, a bodybuilder\u2019s diet may change because they go through a bulk up and lean cut phase (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In the bulk up phase, a bodybuilder is expected to consume a high-calorie and protein-rich diet so they build <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-day-workout-routine-for-muscle-mass\/\">muscle mass<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This phase may last for months or years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/do-a-6-week-female-bodybuilder-workout\/\">Do A 6-Week Female Bodybuilder Workout: How To Consistently Burn Fat And Build Muscle<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bodybuilders aim to lose body fat during the lean-out phase while maintaining muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). During these two phases, there are several things you need to concentrate on when it comes to your diet. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32276 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4603-1024x576.png\" alt=\"bodybuilder competition diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4603.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4603-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4603.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4603-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4603.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Daily_Calorie_Limit\"><\/span><b>Your Daily Calorie Limit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilders-breakfast-ideas\/\">number of calories<\/a> you consume determines whether you lose weight or not. The weight loss principle is that you must consume fewer calories than your body is burning. On the flip side, weight gain is caused when you consume more calories than your body is burning, which results in a calorie surplus that may result in weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodybuilders in the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilding-12-week-cutting-diet-plan\/\">bulking phase<\/a> ought to consume more calories than their bodies require to help maintain their weight every day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, if they are preparing for a competition they need to consume fewer calories than they require to trigger fat loss but yet maintain muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help with bulking, Medical News Today suggests a bodybuilder increase the daily calorie count by 15 % (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They should also increase this count by 15% during the off-season. However, since they are expected to lose fat during the lean-cut phase, Medical News Today suggests consuming 15% more calories than expected (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that most people have trouble calculating their daily calorie limit. Instead of guessing, we advise you to talk to your doctor as they will guide you on how to use an online calorie calculator to determine your count.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calorie count will vary, depending on factors such as your age, physical activity demands, height, and body shape (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/263028\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That said, Medical News Today has provided estimated calorie counts for individuals in various age brackets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, they acknowledge that an average man requires 2,700 calories daily, while an average woman requires 2,200 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/263028\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You will eventually know if the eating plan is working depending on the results you report, either in the bulking or leaning phase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32176 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4510-1024x576.png\" alt=\"bodybuilder competition diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4510.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4510-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4510.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4510-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4510.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Macronutrients_Macros\"><\/span><b>Macronutrients (Macros)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other factor that is vital in a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-meal-plan-bodybuilding\/\">bodybuilder\u2019s diet<\/a> plan is the macronutrients. These refer to the nutrients your body requires in large amounts and those that give your body energy. They include protein, fat, and carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/what-are-macronutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of macros you will consume when following a bodybuilder\u2019s meal plan depends on the phase you are in. According to Medical News Today, bodybuilders need to consume macros in the following amounts in both the bulking and leaning phases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs- 55-60%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein- 25-30%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat- 15-20%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, the same site recently acknowledged that recent studies reveal bodybuilders should distribute their macros in the following ways (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-30 % of calories from fat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.3- 3.1 g per kg of lean body mass daily of protein<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remaining calories come from carbs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice that we have once again come back to the concept of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-keto-bodybuilding\/\">calories<\/a>. So, it would help if you found a reputable calorie calculator to validate that you are working with the correct calorie count.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32177 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4509-1024x576.png\" alt=\"bodybuilder competition diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4509.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4509-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4509.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4509.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Number_Of_Meals_You_Have_In_A_Day\"><\/span><b>The Number Of Meals You Have In A Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will notice with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/21-days-workout-schedule\/\">bodybuilders<\/a> that their eating patterns differ from those of a typical individual. Typically, an individual tends to consume three large meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today states that bodybuilders can consume three to six meals daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Understanding the number of meals you have in a day is crucial for two reasons. First, it helps in better structuring your bodybuilding diet <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-workout-challenge\/\">plan<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, it helps in stating the timing of bodybuilding workouts. Remember that when exercising, you also need to account for your pre-workout and post-workout diets. So, understanding the number of meals you will have in a day helps account for your pre and post-workout meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-day-workout-routine-for-lean-muscle\/\">4-Day Workout Routine For Lean Muscle \u2013 Simple Bodybuilding Guide For Beginners<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32162 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4593-1024x576.png\" alt=\"bodybuilder competition diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4593.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4593-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4593.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4593.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Include_In_A_Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet_Plan\"><\/span><b>What To Include In A Bodybuilder Competition Diet Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various foods that bodybuilders can consider when designing their meal plans. As we earlier mentioned, the idea is to concentrate on calories and macronutrients. If you are in the leaning cutting phase, you ought to focus on foods that keep you fuller for longer on a given amount of calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it may be challenging during the bulking phase because you need to continue eating to obtain high-calorie goals despite being possibly full (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). With this in mind, here are the foods you ought to consume (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proteins\"><\/span><b>Proteins<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proteins are vital in the bodybuilding diet. Food experts recommend consuming the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean proteins like lean lamb and lean red meat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poultry like turkey and chicken breasts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32125 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4577-1024x576.png\" alt=\"bodybuilder competition diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carbs\"><\/span><b>Carbs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs are also vital in a bodybuilder diet before any competition as they provide energy for the workouts. Some excellent carbs food options for bodybuilders include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starchy vegetables like potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, and oatmeal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits like bananas and apples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leafy green vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fats\"><\/span><b>Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodybuilders have to focus on healthy fats like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-fat fruits like avocado<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthful oils like olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that some foods contain more than one nutrient, like nuts and seeds. They contain both healthy fats and protein. So take note of this to avoid consuming more than your daily macronutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32121 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4413.png\" alt=\"bodybuilder competition diet\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4413.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4413-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_Of_Recipes_To_Include_In_A_Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\"><\/span><b>Sample Of Recipes To Include In A Bodybuilder Competition Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodybuilding recipes will vary depending on whether you are in the bulking or leaning phase. Again, it will vary depending on whether you are preparing for a competition or not. Regardless of all these, the diet of a bodybuilder should contain healthy foods. Here are examples of some bodybuilder recipes:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-Workout_Meal_Ideas_2\"><\/span><b>Pre-Workout Meal Ideas (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/high-protein-recipes\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small flapjack, fruit, or energy ball<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrambled eggs, omelet, or smoked salmon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-fat Greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Workout_Meal_Recipes_2\"><\/span><b>Post-Workout Meal Recipes (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/high-protein-recipes\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloumi and beetroot sandwich (Calories- 437, Fat- 16 g, Carbs- 48 g, and Protein- 20 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crab and asparagus omelet (Calories- 365, Fat- 24 g, Carbs- 2 g, and Protein- 35 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken meatballs with quinoa and curried cauliflower (Calories- 697, Fat- 23 g, Carbs- 44 g, and Protein- 72 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_Recipes_2\"><\/span><b>Breakfast Recipes (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/high-protein-recipes\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast super-shake (Calories- 391, Fat- 12 g, Carbs- 50 g, and Protein- 15 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poached eggs with broccoli, tomatoes, and wholemeal flatbread (Calories- 383, Fat- 17 g, Carbs- 31 g, and Protein- 22 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curried broccoli and boiled eggs on toast (Calories- 258, Fat- 10 g, Carbs- 22 g, and Protein- 17 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut flour pancakes (Calories- 42, Fat- 2 g, Carbs- 4 g, and Protein- 2 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-Protein_Lunch_And_Dinner_Recipes_2\"><\/span><b>High-Protein Lunch And Dinner Recipes (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/high-protein-recipes\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Griddled chicken with quinoa Greek salad (Calories- 473, Fat- 20 g, Carbs- 35 g, and Protein- 37 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spicy Cajun chicken quinoa (Calories- 386, Fat- 7 g, Carbs- 35 g, and Protein- 47 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring salmon with minty veg (Calories- 555, Fat- 26 g, Carbs- 42 g, and Protein- 40 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cajun blackened chicken with super green quinoa (Calories- 531, Fat- 12 g, Carbs- 54 g, and Protein- 49 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herb and garlic baked cod with romesco sauce and spinach (Calories- 409, Fat- 24 g, Carbs- 11 g, and Protein- 33 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearty lamb stew (Calories- 397, Fat- 20 g, Carbs- 19 g, and Protein- 38 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butternut, chickpea, feta, and pickled radish salad (Calories- 370, Fat- 17 g, Carbs- 33 g, and Protein- 16 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parmesan pork with tomato and olive spaghetti (Calories- 572, Fat- 15 g, Carbs- 52 g, and Protein- 50 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bodybuilder competition diet should be a high calorie and protein-rich diet to help with bulking up. It must account for an individual\u2019s calorie count and consider the macronutrients and the meals one has in a day. Make sure you talk to a licensed nutritionist before you design a bodybuilder diet for weeks before a competition or one to follow when bodybuilding.<\/span>\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bodybuilder_Competition_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. 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Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/bodybuilding-meal-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodybuilding meal plan: What to eat and why<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/high-protein-recipes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-protein recipes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, bbcgoodfood.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/263028\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many calories do you need?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/what-are-macronutrients\">What Are Macronutrients?<\/a> (2021, webmd.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To achieve a bodybuilder competition physique, you have to do more than hit the gym. 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Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/91f286ed3261921b5c5dc4c64dca7ee0\"},\"headline\":\"Bodybuilder Competition Diet: The Nitty Gritty Of The Bodybuilding Meal Plan\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/\"},\"wordCount\":1607,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilder-competition-diet\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1767211064.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Diets\",\"Meal Plans\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">To achieve a bodybuilder competition physique, you have to do more than hit the gym. First, you have to follow a good eating plan. An ideal bodybuilder competition diet would be healthy and account for several things like the calorie count. Here is a detailed overview of what is included and how to design a bodybuilder competition diet.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> <\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>The Ideal Bodybuilder Competition Diet Plan<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Bodybuilders are interested in a nutrition plan that helps with two things. One is muscle development to help them attain broad shoulders and well-toned yet proportionate legs to the rest of the body.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The other is they need an eating plan that promotes fat loss to help them burn fat around their abdomen for that slim waistline and <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-meal-plan-for-muscle-gain\/\\\">six-pack<\/a>. 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