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 | 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 | Nov 17, 2018 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep, Nutrition
Raise your hand if you love spending time in the kitchen – looking, looking – yeah ok, didn’t think so. It’s not my favorite place to spend time, but as a bodybuilder it’s not a place you can avoid and be successful so we’ve got to...
by darinstarr | Nov 5, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Macros/Flexible Dieting, Nutrition
We’ve all heard the hype, right? Macros are LIFE!!! If you’re still following a meal plan, you’re so behind the times I can eat whatever I want and still drop body fat! If you haven’t tried macro-based dieting (IIFYM, flexible dieting, etc)...
by darinstarr | Oct 28, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Macros/Flexible Dieting, Nutrition, Recipes
Ok, to be clear – my favorite carb source is bread. Or cookies. Maybe donuts. French fries? Pizza? I could go on and on…can you tell I’m cutting now? But as far as “clean” carb sources, cream of rice takes the cake. To be clear, I...