Q & A with Tad Inoue the Diet Coach

[Arnold]

Q & A with Tad Inoue the Diet Coach

Tad Inoue and Bernadette Inoue are well respected diet coaches and competitors in the bodybuilding, bikini and figure industry with over 23 years experience in diet coaching, working with athletes, and helping others achieve their body goals. Tad and Bernadette have worked with hundreds of clients over the years with goals in figure competition, bikini competition, bodybuilding, and weight loss.

www.tadthedietcoach.com

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[Tadthedietcoach]

Q & A with Tad Inoue the Diet Coach

Tad Inoue and Bernadette Inoue are well respected diet coaches and competitors in the bodybuilding, bikini and figure industry with over 23 years experience in diet coaching, working with athletes, and helping others achieve their body goals. Tad and Bernadette have worked with hundreds of clients over the years with goals in figure competition, bikini competition, bodybuilding, and weight loss.

www.tadthedietcoach.com

Thanks Prince... I am here to take questions... just fire away!

 

[Arnold]

 

[Ezskanken]

This section is going to be great! Thanks for doing this Tad! I got a few questions, that I'll try to sum up in a bit if that's okay...

 

[Bonesaw]

Diet is my weakest link in the bodybuilding game. What could you share that I might not already know about the clean/natural bulking department?

 

[savalacad]

 

[Tadthedietcoach]

Diet is my weakest link in the bodybuilding game. What could you share that I might not already know about the clean/natural bulking department?

Hate to say this but if you want to optimize your diet and ensure that it is working to your best advantage you really need to either hire a coach to design and work with you on one, or do some trial and error on what you think might be going wrong. I really can't offer you much advice since I simply don't have any information on you.

 

[bigbenj]

do you think carb cycling or keto is best for fat loss?

 

[Tadthedietcoach]

do you think carb cycling or keto is best for fat loss?

Depends on the person really, and how much fat they have to loose. For most people I really think carb cycling is a better long term fat loss strategy.

 

[charley]

Tad..i'm in week 5 [anabolic diet]....I'm 62....maybe 25-30 lbs over weight.6'1''...my own trt....never a doctor....i'm strict ...no cheating..after the first 12 days no carbs..5 days no carb..2 days carbs..[complex]..i've only lost 5lbs...i do 3oomgs test e ew.....test prop 50-75 mgs when feeling low.....now am jumping up to 500mgs test ....do you think i should look at this diet as a 4-5 month diet....or should i change?

............thanks ......charley

...been doing aas for 12 yrs..............

 

[swollen]

This is great to have...I'm really gonna love this!

 

[Tadthedietcoach]

Tad..i'm in week 5 [anabolic diet]....I'm 62....maybe 25-30 lbs over weight.6'1''...my own trt....never a doctor....i'm strict ...no cheating..after the first 12 days no carbs..5 days no carb..2 days carbs..[complex]..i've only lost 5lbs...i do 3oomgs test e ew.....test prop 50-75 mgs when feeling low.....now am jumping up to 500mgs test ....do you think i should look at this diet as a 4-5 month diet....or should i change?

............thanks ......charley

...been doing aas for 12 yrs..............

Hey Buddy,
You really need to have a better structured diet. I don't think it is serving you the best, in terms of how you have explained your goals. But as you are doing it... yes you will need a 2-3 months at least to get where you want to go.

 

[IslandGirl]

Yo Tad! Great to have you here. Thanks for contributing in the Q & A forum. Hope to see you and Bern this year. Olympia "sushi" weekend was fun! LOL

 

[charley]

Hey Buddy,
You really need to have a better structured diet. I don't think it is serving you the best, in terms of how you have explained your goals. But as you are doing it... yes you will need a 2-3 months at least to get where you want to go.

Tad...........structured how?...i was thinking of a protein diet[lower fat]....but i don't want to stop until i have a better concept....

..........charley

 

[Tadthedietcoach]

Yo Tad! Great to have you here. Thanks for contributing in the Q & A forum. Hope to see you and Bern this year. Olympia "sushi" weekend was fun! LOL

I will be at the Arnold but Bern won't. But we will both be at the Olympia... See you soon.

 

[bigrene]

Welcome and will be asking ?s for sure just not right now about to go to sleep and braindead but did want to say hello.

 

[r00kie]

Hello Tad! I have a couple of questions -

1. My daily calorie intake is 3500 split into 6 meals. I plan to try intermittent fasting (18 hour fasting, 6 hour feeding). Should I consume all 3500 calories during 6 hour window? Or the total calories automatically reduces? BTW I am trying to bulk, so is IF a good idea?

2. My appetite is not consistently high. Often I feel nauseated & full. What do you suggest? ghrp-6 or weed? any other effective remedy?

thanks!

 

[Tadthedietcoach]

Hello Tad! I have a couple of questions -

1. My daily calorie intake is 3500 split into 6 meals. I plan to try intermittent fasting (18 hour fasting, 6 hour feeding). Should I consume all 3500 calories during 6 hour window? Or the total calories automatically reduces? BTW I am trying to bulk, so is IF a good idea?

2. My appetite is not consistently high. Often I feel nauseated & full. What do you suggest? ghrp-6 or weed? any other effective remedy?

thanks!

Hey buddy,
Well if you are going to fast then just start eating your meals like normal after your fasting period is over and get in what you can. You don't have to get in all the cals. Just eat as long as you are up every 2 hours.

As far as appetite, sorry but not a lot of help on this. I struggle with this myself. It is common when you are pushing the caloric envelope to feel this way. But I have known a lot of BB's who use "the green" to help with appetite. But have your meals ready because you might eat other bad foods if they are around. GHRP-6 can help a lot too. You might try this and see if you get a good response then go for the weed.

 

[ckcrown84]

Okay my diet kind of sucks but my staples, I think, are pretty solid and I plan to build on what is below as my base. I haven't leaned out much (muscle mass wise) but am steadily gaining weight and making good progress (feel free to check my log for pics).

Please comment and offer other simple and cheap things to throw in. Remember this is the base of my pyramid and am slowly trying to add an item or two and keep it disciplined. Diet has been my biggest obstacle. I have quit drinking (6 weeks now) and have developed what is below.

Oatmeal, sometimes cooked and sometimes just dumped into my protein shakes
Raw Eggs (~avg 8 a day) -- please ignore the possibility of salmonella
Skim Milk (read much on this, but I love milk). ~6 cups a day.
Occasional Bagel sandwhiches (swiss cheese, ham and turkey)
Peanut butter (honey roasted sweet flav kind, I like it in my protein)
ON Choc protein, thinking of switching to Nitro core (by ON because it has a more diverse blend of proteins)
BCAAs and Aminos (day/ night/ and when I wake up to piss)


When the wallet allows
Salmon fillets
Chicken breast (kroger frozen bag)

Guilty fast foods
wendys chilli
Wendys $1 chicken sandwhich
mcdonalds parfait

 

[Tadthedietcoach]

Okay my diet kind of sucks but my staples, I think, are pretty solid and I plan to build on what is below as my base. I haven't leaned out much (muscle mass wise) but am steadily gaining weight and making good progress (feel free to check my log for pics).

Please comment and offer other simple and cheap things to throw in. Remember this is the base of my pyramid and am slowly trying to add an item or two and keep it disciplined. Diet has been my biggest obstacle. I have quit drinking (6 weeks now) and have developed what is below.

Oatmeal, sometimes cooked and sometimes just dumped into my protein shakes
Raw Eggs (~avg 8 a day) -- please ignore the possibility of salmonella
Skim Milk (read much on this, but I love milk). ~6 cups a day.
Occasional Bagel sandwhiches (swiss cheese, ham and turkey)
Peanut butter (honey roasted sweet flav kind, I like it in my protein)
ON Choc protein, thinking of switching to Nitro core (by ON because it has a more diverse blend of proteins)
BCAAs and Aminos (day/ night/ and when I wake up to piss)


When the wallet allows
Salmon fillets
Chicken breast (kroger frozen bag)

Guilty fast foods
wendys chilli
Wendys $1 chicken sandwhich
mcdonalds parfait

Kill the fast foods buddy!

 

[ckcrown84]

lol okay other than the fast food.
Any good additions to my egg / oatmeal / milk routine
something cheap + tasty

 

[r00kie]

Hey buddy,
Well if you are going to fast then just start eating your meals like normal after your fasting period is over and get in what you can. You don't have to get in all the cals. Just eat as long as you are up every 2 hours.

As far as appetite, sorry but not a lot of help on this. I struggle with this myself. It is common when you are pushing the caloric envelope to feel this way. But I have known a lot of BB's who use "the green" to help with appetite. But have your meals ready because you might eat other bad foods if they are around. GHRP-6 can help a lot too. You might try this and see if you get a good response then go for the weed.

Thanks a lot!

Its surprising how some folks can bulk while following intermittent fasting...without getting in all the cals. I know fasting is not "total" because BCAAs are consumed during that period, but still.

 

[Hypertrophy1]

This is a great thanks Tad this is a great Q&A!

 

[AruzataC]

Hi Tad,

Could you if possible? Tell me if Glutamine is a benificial supplement to take with someone who suffers from IBS? I've heard it's good for the digestive system. Also what is the best dosage at a body weight of 210lbs? I take approx 15g per day divided into 3 x 5g doses (AM, PM and before bed).

Thank you.

 

[Tadthedietcoach]

Hi Tad,

Could you if possible? Tell me if Glutamine is a benificial supplement to take with someone who suffers from IBS? I've heard it's good for the digestive system. Also what is the best dosage at a body weight of 210lbs? I take approx 15g per day divided into 3 x 5g doses (AM, PM and before bed).

Thank you.

Hey buddy,
Yes it is actually. Glutamine has protective and reparative effects on the colon and bowel. I think your current dossage is good but you can bump that up to 10 gm 3x a day. that is what I would do.

Also, cutting out alcohol, caffeine, refined sugars, and fatty foods can significantly reduce symptoms. Hope this helps you.

 

[Tadthedietcoach]

Here is my latest article on Raspberry ketones that you might enjoy:

Raspberry Ketones | MAN Sports – Metabolic Augmenting Nutrition

 

[AruzataC]

Hey buddy,
Yes it is actually. Glutamine has protective and reparative effects on the colon and bowel. I think your current dossage is good but you can bump that up to 10 gm 3x a day. that is what I would do.

Also, cutting out alcohol, caffeine, refined sugars, and fatty foods can significantly reduce symptoms. Hope this helps you.

Thank you Tad for this information and advice. I will take all on board.

Cheers!

 

[charley]

Here is my latest article on Raspberry ketones that you might enjoy:

Raspberry Ketones | MAN Sports ??? Metabolic Augmenting Nutrition

..Nice read Tad.......

 

[Tadthedietcoach]

thanks... hope you enjoy, I write every week and I will continue to post them up here.

 

[Standard Donkey]

Hello sir, would you please comment on my diet? If you would give me ANY advice whatsoever it would be greatly appreciated.

If not, I understand, thanks for reading


Employing a carb-cycling-type diet.. trying to shed some body fat

Age 22 male
Height 5'9
weight 200
bodyfat maybe 12%? idk

Not Natural

I basically have unlimited discipline, so whatever I need to do dietary-wise to get shredded (7% bf is goal), I can do it easily (just knowing exactly what to do has been the problem).

Macro breakdown by day

Super High:
Unlimited grams carbs from: brown rice, oatmeal, dextrose (peri-workout), and refried beans (no lard/added fat) usually ends up being around 800-1000grams (basically eating constantly throughout day to achieve this number).
250-300 grams Protein from: lean chicken breasts, lean red meat, whey 0 extra grams fat

High:
500 grams carbs
250 grams protein
0 grams extra fat

Medium
250 grams carbs
275 grams protein
50 grams fat

none
0 grams carbs
300-325 grams protein
125 grams fat (fats come from eggs and EVOO)


Right now my split looks like

Sunday: Chest/Shoulders (HIGH)

Monday: off/HIIT 20min followed by 20min steady state cooldown (NONE)

Tuesday: off/Steady state 45 min (NONE)

Wednesday: Back Shoulders (SUPER-HIGH)

Thursday: Arms with 45min Steady State (later in day) (MEDIUM)

Friday: Legs 20min HIIT + 20min Steady state cooldown (later in day)(HIGH)

Saturday: off (NONE)


will be using clen in a couple weeks