Dave Hawk Jr.'s Diet Tips
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Bodybuilders can’t stress enough what a key role dieting plays in their training routine. In order to achieve hardcore muscle mass, it is crucial to have a diet high in protein to maintain your energy supply. Check out what Dave had to say about the importance of dieting in this competitive industry.
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"To grow in the off season, I try to eat somewhat clean, but still take in around 3800-4000 calories a day at 45% carbohydrates, 35% protein and 20% fats."
Normally, my diet consists of:
- 450 grams of carbs
- 350 grams of protein
- 95 grams of good fats
My protein intake consists of:
- 50% food (Flank Steak, Chicken Breast, Egg Whites, and some Fish)
- 50% powders (Mainly blends of Whey Isolate 33%, Soy Isolate 33%, Casein 33%)
- Carbs (Oatmeal, Brown Rice & Pasta)
- Fats (Olive oil, Natural Peanut Butter)
Supplements that have given me the greatest gains:
- Vitamin’s Minerals for health and energy and also for supporting your metabolism
- Protein powder blend (Soy, Whey, Casein) for between meals and before bed
- Protein isolates (Whey & Soy) immediately when your wake up and after training
- Aminogen® powder; I take one gram four times per day. Since my protein intake is high, I use Aminogen to support and increase the available protein for muscles while improving greater nitrogen levels. More efficient use of amino acids and increased nitrogen levels improve strength and recovery time
- Creatine two times a day to boost strength and energy
- NO (Nitric Oxide/Arginine) to accelerate the muscle pump
- Glutamine (Amino) in the morning, after training, and before bed to improve recovery time
- BCAAs (Amino) right before training to simply improve muscle energy
- HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) to help prevent muscle wasting and D.O.M.S.(Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
- ZMA (anabolic mineral formula containing Zinc Monomethionine Aspartate plus Magnesium Aspartate and vitamin B-6) before bed for improving rest and recovery
Oatmeal Cinnamon Snack Recipe
As far as carbs go, I've actually been blending my oatmeal into a powder and mixing it with my protein shakes. One tip that I have for people dieting for a show is a delicious recipe for an oatmeal cinnamon snack.
½ - 1 c. dry oatmeal
2 egg whites
1 tsp. straight cinnamon
1 tsp. artificial sweetener
1 - 2 Tbsp. natural peanut butter (optional)
Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and microwave for about 40 seconds (give or take). For a little more taste and some extra protein, I add a tablespoon or two of natural peanut butter on top.
