Chris Bumstead has made some adjustments to his diet in order to get shredded for the Olympia.
Chris Bumstead is a little over a month out from potentially taking home his fourth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title. He is one of the most popular bodybuilders on the planet and has his prep down to a science. Now, Bumstead is getting shredded for the show and shared a full day of eating.
Bumstead’s current diet plan consists of nearly 3,000 calories. In 2019, Bumstead won his first Olympia and has not relinquished the title since. He remains at the top of the Classic Physique division, even though it is gaining plenty of attention and talent is growing.
Recently, Bumstead began working with Hany Rambod. He has Bumstead taking on some new methods, both in the gym and in his diet. The bodybuilder shared some insight on his diet during a recent YouTube video.
Chris Bumstead 3,000-Calorie Shredding Diet
Meal 1
Chris Bumstead begins his day of eating around 9 a.m. where he creates the “good ol’ CBum protein pancakes.” Below, you can find the full ingredients for these pancakes, along with the rest of his breakfast.
- 90 grams oats
- 210-220 grams egg whites
- 1 whole egg
- Vanilla protein powder
- 2 scoop fiber
- 1 scoop Glutamine
- Vanille extract
- Salt, cinnamon, pumpkin spice
- 20 grams almond butter
Meal 2
- 180 grams chicken
- 200 grams rice
- 70 grams green beans
“This is my beautiful meal, very extravagant. Chicken, rice, and some green beans. Green beans are always baked in the oven. I don’t know why they taste better like that. That’s it. I’ve been hardcore this year, probably because of Hany Rambod. He said I’m not allowed to have sauces on all my meals.”
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Meal 3
The third meal is exactly the same as the second. Chris Bumstead reveals that he likes to get three meals in before training. He references this meal as his “work office meal” that gets him through the day.
- 180 grams chicken
- 200 grams rice
- 70 grams green beans
Meal 4
- 200 grams cod white fish
- 200 grams rice
- Shredded lettuce
- Broccoli
- Coconut aminos
“This is typically my pre-workout, but today is my rest day, so I’m not going to be working out, but I have the exact same diet on rest days and training days.”
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Meal 5
This meal can either be a shake or potatoes and white fish. Below, there is a breakdown of both options.
- 350 grams potatoes
- 200 grams white fish
OR
- 2 scoops protein powder
- Ice
- Water or almond milk
- Stevia
“Typically, I would have a shake right now, but I was in the cold tub and I was too cold to have something cold. So, I wanted something warm. So, I put on a sweater and made some potatoes.”
Meal 6
- 200 grams salmon OR steak/bison
- Green beans
- REVIVE magnesium
- 350 grams potatoes
“It’s just under 3,000 calories. I like to personally cut my carbs in my final meal.”
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