“I Used to Stop at McDonald’s”: 50-YO Former Mr. Olympia Legend Reveals the Pre-Workout He Used to Take Long Before Pre-Workout Supplements Existed

Jay Cutler always rises above the competition and what often sets him apart is his exceptional training and nutrition choices. Even after so many years of his illustrious bodybuilding career, his physical prowess still leaves fans in awe, thanks to his rightful diet and training regimen. 

Recently, the bodybuilder talked about his pre-workout fat-burning drink before pre-workout supplements even existed. To kick start the process of heat production in the body, he used to consume a beverage that boosted the metabolic rate and was responsible for shedding calories. What could this be?

Jay Cutler banked on black coffee as his pre-workout drink 

In a recent video uploaded by JayCutlerTv YouTube channel, Cutler talked about the essentials of daily nutrition. During the conversation, Cutler revealed the meals he used to have before engaging in training and workouts. The four-time Mr. Olympia winner used to prefer a cup of black coffee that gave him the energy he needed for training.

He said, “I still think a cup of coffee was ideal. I used to stop at McDonald’s to get a small black coffee. I put one Splenda in it and I would train on that before pre-workouts existed.” 

Having a cup of coffee, according to Cutler is a good way for Cutler to start his morning, and he still continues to rely on it. Earlier, Cutler had talked about the meals that he used to consume before and after engaging in training.

Cutler’s training meals during his bodybuilding career 

In a YouTube short video uploaded by Muscle Mind Media, Jay Cutler highlighted the necessity of proper nutrition before and after a training session. “In my competitive years, I ate a ton of food. You really should eat a solid meal one hour before training. What I like to do is, my favorite pre-workout meal would be eight ounces of chicken breasts, plain, grilled, and probably a cup and a half white rice,” he revealed.

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Cutler went on to talk about how after one hour of training and workout, he would have another meal. “I make sure I get one solid meal and it would probably be a repeat of what I ate prior which would be chicken or rice or I might have some fish.” With such meals, he was able to get enough protein and carbohydrates that were required for the physique-building process. 

It is globally accepted how important it is to have a good pre workout drink before training. Would you try out Coffee as your pre-workout? Let us know in the comments below. 

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