Lee Priest broke down different diet plans that have been used to get shredded.
Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest has been vocal about his techniques and strategies in the fitness world. He remains active in the gym, sharing different workouts to help others better themselves. This time, Priest discussed different diet plans, comparing a carnivore plan to a well-balanced plan.
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“I’ve never been extreme on carnivore diets or all protein or keto. I prefer to have the balance of protein, carbs, and the fats. Some people add the fats like avocado, good oils. The only fats I got was from steak and chicken.”
Priest enjoyed a career on stage that spanned into three decades. He has had the chance to compete against legendary bodybuilders like Flex Wheeler, Shawn Ray, and Chris Cormier. Before calling it a career in 2013, Priest won the NABBA Mr. Universe competition. Priest quickly became known for his incredible conditioning and massive biceps.
Lee Priest Compares Carnivore vs. Balanced Diets
Lee Priest has seen many eat fish while taking on a carnivore diet plan. This is something he tried once before a show and while he was shredded, Priest admitted to not feeling his best.
“Fish, I’ve seen. When people say carnivore, people I’ve known ate fish and rice. I did it for one of my contests. I ate fish for like four or five meals a day with rice. You do get shredded, fish will get you more shredded, but you feel like crap.”
A common addition to Priest’s plan when he was dieting was fruit. Despite the sugar in fruit, it did not cause any issue since Priest was active enough with weightlifting and cardio.
“I used to eat fruit a lot when I was dieting. When I went to America, I couldn’t tell you the people said you’re eating fruit? There’s sugar in it. Yeah but it’s natural sugar. I’m training hard and I’m doing cardio. If I feel like an apple or something or some pineapple or some peaches.”
Many would look down on eating fruit because of the sugar but Lee Priest share that the natural sugars were not as bad. To gain weight eating fruit would take an abundance that does not seem possible.
“Funny the people who are overweight are like I can’t eat fruit because of the sugars. If you start to be active, the amount, how many apples would you have to eat to become obese? You’d have to eat a lot.”
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