Not Heavy Weights or Lengthy Workout Sessions, 7X Mr. Olympia’s Biggest Concern About Bodybuilding Was Once Related to His Diet: “Can’t Just Eat Egg Whites All Day”

Phil Heath is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He has won seven Mr.Olympia titles and is tied with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger for the second-highest Mr. Olympia wins. Heath won the prestigious title seven consecutive times from 2011 to 2017. Heath is nicknamed “The Gift” due to his perfectly blessed genetics.

One might think Heath’s diet might be similar to other bodybuilding legends, but it is the exact opposite. The bodybuilder great once revealed his unusual diet to the world.

Phil Heath shared his opinion on why a proper diet plan is important

Once, in an interview with Muscular Development, Heath talked about his meal intake, which was quite different compared to other bodybuilders.

For bodybuilders, protein is very important. Hence, Heath made sure to consume enough pretentious foods in a day. For Heath more than training in the gym, eating proportionate meals was more important back then. But, he also added, “Then I decide what type of protein I’m gonna use. I can’t just eat egg whites all day, or chicken, or steak.”

Most bodybuilders’ diet includes a lot of meat consumption and egg white. But Heath made sure to consume food that his body can digest easily. “The biggest thing with me for bodybuilding is paying attention to your digestion. If you can’t process food a certain way, then how are you going to eat 5 to 5,000 calories? It’s just not going to work,” the legendary bodybuilder explained.

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Heath also mentioned how dieting in bodybuilding is equally important as working out in the gym. According to Heath, he could get away with eating junk food, but the bodybuilding champion would rarely think of doing it. During the discussion, Heath also cited that he adjusts his diet according to his body’s requirements at a given time.

Heath’s other dieting advice

Sharing more about his diet plans, Heath confessed that he doesn’t eat brown rice much, as his body burns those carbs quickly. Instead, he likes to consume carbs by eating white rice, red potatoes, whole wheat pasta, etc.

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Heath also advised that eating junk food on a cheat day is not ideal either. Instead, one could make their favorite dish at home, customize it according to their body requirements, and then consume it. Due to such a well-planned diet method, Heath has achieved some of the top bodybuilding honors.