As it comes to the end of the second week of this cover model challenge I find that I have overcome, and experienced, a lot in such a short period of time. As you all know I started the 12 week cover model challenge two weeks ago. This required me to followa strict cover model diet and training plan created by Barrie Mark Scougal (www.barriemark.co.uk), along with the use of general fitness supplements thanks to Pro-10 UK – (www.pro-10.com).
How have I found it so far? Well, starting the diet was the hardest part and although I ate quite healthy before this challenge, I really struggled with craving for things such as bread and white pasta. This craving was the case for around the first three days or so, after that I got used to it and really started to enjoy the meals.
I then discovered that in order for the whole diet plan to work my routine was going to have to change and I was going to have to be much more organised. Now I find myself for the first time in my life getting up in the morning and not only making breakfast but also my mid morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and sometimes even dinner. I hope that being organised is the key to succeeding in this transformation.
Towards the end of the second week I was finding that I was lacking in energy for some of my afternoon session. After speaking to Barrie Mark Scougal (www.barriemark.co.uk) he suggested that I increase the calorie intake slightly this meant that I was eating more vegetables with meals and also more fruit. This diet adjustment made a huge difference and helped my performance in the gym.
Supplementation is a key part of my diet too as it allows me to take in the correct amounts of protein needed throughout the day. This part of my diet would not be possible without the supplement help and support I get from the guys at Pro-10 UK – (www.pro-10.com). The supplements which I use are as follows:
Ultra Lean, Whey Protein Isolate, Glutamine , CLA, Creapure Creatine, BCAA (Branch Chain Amino Acids),Pure Carbs and Time Release Protein.
Along with this here is my diet plan for one day thanks to Barrie Mark Scougal (www.barriemark.co.uk) and Pro-10 UK – (www.pro-10.com).
Every day I try to drink around 3 cups of green tea and 3 litres of water when possible.
Before Breakfast
Large glass water
Ultra lean x1
Breakfast
Porridge with blueberries and raspberries, Whey protein shake with 5g glutamine and CLA x3
Mid Morning Snack
Wholemeal Bagel with natural peanut butter and Ultra Lean x1
Lunch
Brown rice, grilled chicken, broccoli and spinach
Ultra lean x1
Mid Afternoon Snack
Natural yoghurt, nuts and mango
Pre workout
Banana
Whey protein Isolate, Creapure, 5g Glutamine
Post Workout
Straight after workout Lucozade Sport with Pure Carbs and 5g BCAA
Then within 30 mins of training
Whey Protein Isolate, 5g Creapure, 5g Glutamine
Dinner
Sweet Potato, Salmon, Broccoli
Ultra Lean x 1
Late night snack according to intake during the day
Cottage Cheese
Just before Bed
Time release Protein and 5g Glutamine
Big thanks again to Fitness Box for my training gear (www.fitnessbox.co.uk),
Barrie Mark Scougal for my training and diet plan, (www.barriemark.co.uk),
