Off-season 2008
It’s been a while since I’ve written any blogs on bodyspace…I figured I’d start off by catching everyone up from where I left off…I took off from competing in 2007 so that I could better my physique and be more competitive for 2008…To my benefit, it paid off!..I did two shows this year…I competed in the 2008 NGA Annapolis Championships and the 2008 NGA Potomac Cup..I placed 2nd in both shows and felt very confident about my conditioning and my overall package..With that being said, I am very excited about getting back to a good off-season in preparation for my next set of shows in 2009..My plans for next year are to bring a better and more conditioned package, while gaining a few extra pounds of lean mass…For now, here is my off-season diet plan..
Meal 1
1c. old fashioned oatmeal (uncooked)
2 scoops dymatize Iso-100
1tbsp. organic raw honey
Meal 2
5oz. 96% lean ground beef (cooked)
9oz. sweet potato
1c. dark green vegetables
Meal 3
5oz. boneless skinless chicken breast (cooked)
1c. organic brown rice
1c. dark green vegetables
Meal 4 (post-workout)
40g. waximaize
2 scoops Iso-100
1 serving scivation Xtend
Meal 5
10oz. all-whites
1 whole egg
1 slice fat-free cheese
2tbsp fresh salsa
2tbps. organic peanut butter
Meal 6
5oz. tilapia (cooked)
1.5c green beans
2tbsp. organic peanut butter
Meal 7
2 scoops Dymatize Elite 12
6oz. fat-free milk
..I think this plan should allow me to gain more lean muscle mass, while staying fairly lean..
..During my workout, I drink 4 servings of Scivation’s Xtend (Refreshing Apple flavor)..
..I’m keeping cardio consistent by doing 20 minutes of low-intensity cardio after my workouts, and 2 sessions of 20 minutes of moderate intensity cardio on my off days..
..I’m actually carb cycling until my next pre-contest, but the diet above it accurate to my 1st day..I have a high carb/refeed day on my 7th day..
..Until next time..
Dan
