An average person is supposed to intake roughly 2,000 calories a day. Five-time Mr. Olympia champion Chris Bumstead is no average person.
When it comes to bulking during the offseason, the bodybuilding legend is not satisfied to just take in an extra few hundred calories or even 1,000 calories; Instead he says he intakes roughly 5,000 calories a day while bulking.
So, what does that look like when broken down throughout the day? We’re glad you asked.
Meal 1 – Breakfast
- One cup of coffee (with mushrooms and chocolate sea salt)
- Two scoops of CBUM Itholate Protein™ and one scoop of glutamine in water
- Two whole cinnamon raisin bagels (with Ghee butter)
Totals: 985 calories
He may not be an average human in many respects, but Bumstead is like us in that he starts his day with a cup of coffee. Of course, he then puts his spin on it with mushrooms and chocolate for the added adaptogens and electrolytes to help boost his immune system. The protein shake is a “boring breakfast” in his mind, but necessary. And the bagels give him the carbs to start his day right.
Meal 2 – Mid-morning
- Ground turkey (185 grams) over white rice (300 grams) with olive oil (15 grams)
- Peanut butter protein bar
- Mini rice cakes
Totals: 1,213 calories
In an effort to eat at least three meals before hitting the gym, Bumstead goes for a balanced protein/carb mid-morning meal. Nothing fancy here. Just pure fuel for his workout. He then indulges his sweet and salty sides with a peanut butter protein bar and the rice cakes as an added snack.
Meal 3 – Lunch
Totals: 700 calories
Looking for a final boost before working out, Bumstead opts for the convenience of a MegaFit Meals staple and an absolute “favorite go-to” in his daily schedule. Then, it’s off to the gym!
Meal 4 – Post workout
- Brown pasta (180 grams) with ground beef (100 grams) and ground turkey (100 grams) covered in tomato sauce (250 milliliters)
Totals: 1,155 calories
After a hard workout, Bumstead has worked up a pretty big appetite. So, what does he do? He actually waits 40 minutes to make his appetite bigger in order to take down his biggest meal of the day. Plus, he says it’s the optimal time for his body to consume all the nutrients.
Meal 5 – Dinner
- Ground turkey (290 grams) over white rice (270 grams) with olive oil (15 grams)
- Peanut butter protein bar
Totals: 1,150 calories
Another “boring” meal for dinner with the turkey/rice combo, but then Bumstead gets to treat himself with 340 calories of “pure peanut buttery goodness.”
Totals
Between the five meals (and some snacking), Bumstead ends up eating 5,203 calories, 666 grams of carbs, 290 grams of protein, and 156 grams of fat. He admits that he was actually 300 calories over his goal, which is why it’s always so important to track.
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