by darinstarr | Oct 1, 2021 | Bodybuilding, Contest Prep, Nutrition
Doing a show is hard. Heck, just following any kind of structured, calorically-restricted diet for long enough to see real results is hard. Whether the goal is to get on stage and compete or just look your best off stage, it’s going to take equal parts planning,...
by darinstarr | Sep 29, 2021 | Bodybuilding, Macros/Flexible Dieting, Nutrition
There are multiple ways to track macros, and if you have a coach the method you use will depend on what they want to do and how they present their program. Comprehensive macros are where you track everything, and it’s highly precise. Segemented (or partitioned)...
by darinstarr | Apr 5, 2021 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Macros/Flexible Dieting, Nutrition
If you’re familiar with the words “flexible dieting, “macros”, “IIFYM”, or a few other terms but don’t really know what it means, this is what you’ve been looking for. If you know the basics but get lost in the details...
by darinstarr | Dec 6, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Macros/Flexible Dieting, Nutrition
In a hurry and need a protein shake, but MORE than just protein? With a bit of planning ahead you can easily turn a standard protein shake into a legitimate meal replacement without the use of a blender – check out my go-to options to make it happen!...
by darinstarr | Dec 1, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Nutrition, Recipes
Let me just out myself right now: I love me some carbs. Like, seriously. I know you reading this at home might be like “yeah man, me too” – but I don’t think you REALLY get it. I love me some carbs Without the structure and discipline of...
by darinstarr | Nov 27, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Nutrition, Recipes
A while back, as my photo shoot prep was approaching its conclusion, I started poking around online for some variations I could implement into my meal plan once I embarked on my off-season/growth phase. For some reason, I thought that making up some protein bars at...
