30 Seconds SummaryThe Undergraduate Bodybuilder
- Jared Feather, a bodybuilder and undergraduate student, shares how he effectively managed dieting and bodybuilding eating primarily dining hall food at university.
- Key approach includes focusing on being in a caloric deficit for weight loss rather than obsessing over food composition; maintaining 1-2lbs loss per week is ideal to preserve muscle mass.
- Utilizing tools like a food scale and diet apps like MyFitnessPal helps in tracking and controlling portion sizes and nutrient intake, even with buffet-style meals in dining halls.
- Macronutrient management is crucial; Jared recommends specific intake ratios of proteins, carbs, and fats based on body weight, activity level, and bodybuilding goals.
- Meal timing and frequency are emphasized to enhance muscle gains and minimize loss, coordinating meals around class and training schedules.
- Jared suggests that while food composition in dining halls is limited, it's not the most critical factor—focusing instead on overall caloric and macronutrient balance.
- Educational resources like Renaissance Periodization's YouTube series and their book 'The Renaissance Diet' are recommended for deeper understanding of nutritional strategies.
Renaissance Periodization
Jared Feather, Bodybuilding Coach
