Q & A with Tad Inoue the Diet Coach

[Tadthedietcoach]

Hi Tad~

Thank you for taking the time to answer questions for us. I'm taking on my first figure comp this Nov. I do have a nutrition coach but always like to get a second opinion. My diet is already pretty strict. We are talking mustard as my only condiment and cheat meals are every 3/4 weeks.

I'm 5'9
150lbs
BF 14%

Is it too early for me to diet hardcore or is this perfectly normal?

Thanks~

B

Well first let me say AustinGal that as a professional diet coach i really think that you should always listen to your diet coach only. Getting too much input will work against you in your dieting process. Especially as you get closer and closer to the event and your brain is simply not working like it usually does. However, having said that... I can tell you what is typical for my clients. Judging where you are now I would say that this is far too strict than I like for my competitors. As a matter of fact I will typically keep in cheat meals every week until 3-5 weeks out from the show. You run the risk of over-dieting and stressing your body too much too early and your progress will more than likely come to grinding stop. So be careful.

 

[THE-BEAST]

need a good meal paln

Hi Tad,

I have not always been up to par on my meal plan. I know diet is everything. Im starting a new 24 week program and need a good meal paln/diet. Im 32,6ft,190lb,12-15%bf. ive always had a pretty high metabolism. Im bulking for 12 weeks and cutting for the next twelve. I now its alot to ask for but give you give me a starting point or lead me in the right direction for a starting diet at least. I know you are a professional and like to be exact and have every detail about the people you are working with, so by asking you for some help is probally a long shot but I need some direction. I can tweek things after i get started but i need a starting point. Can be just basic so i can prepare the meals daily to have all day. any help would be great. i used to be a member here years ago. Im just starting back to the gym basiclly after a 3 yr vaca. thanks in advance (If anyone else reads this and wants to help out that would be great. I want to get the most out of this cycle. thanks)

 

[akallday]

Thanks! Great info

 

[BigB187]

Tad,
What do you think is a good alternative to chicken in a diet. Some days I just can't stand to eat another ckn breast. What are your thoughts??