Are you in the midst of getting into your best shape this summer and want to flex your muscles at the beach? The bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler emphasizes the key to achieving a lean physique is all about what you eat. And spills the beans you could have the best shape because “Summer bodies are made in the kitchen.” If you’re serious about cutting those extra stubborn pounds and building muscle definition, his insights might help you achieve your goal.

In a recent Instagram snippet video, Cutler highlighted the importance of a strict diet, particularly focusing on three key meals: breakfast, pre-workout, and post-workout. These meals are crucial for fueling your workouts, maintaining energy levels, and aiding in recovery. While advising, he reminisces about how he used to eat six meals a day, spaced two and a half hours apart.

While sharing the video on his Instagram he wrote in his caption,  “Summer bodies are made in the kitchen. It’s just that simple guys. Focus on eating the right foods, timing your most important meals, and working your way into the diet.” He then stressed what most people do to get in shape they prefer avoiding snacks, sugars, dairy, and many fruits.

Instead, “I think you really have to fall into more of a rigid diet in order to get the best results. So it’s more slower-burning foods,” he recommends. He names a few slow-burning foods like potatoes, rice, and brown rice (preferred by many bodybuilders), along with low-fat protein sources such as fish, egg whites, turkey breast, lean chicken, and lean beef. According to Cutler, protein powders can also be useful for meeting your dietary needs.

One crucial piece of advice from the 50-year-old is to ease into your new diet gradually. “You can slowly, like I said, break into a specific diet. You don’t have to go all in,” he explains. This gradual adjustment helps your body adapt without the shock, making the transition smoother and more sustainable.

Moreover, the former Arnold Classic champ also revealed a strategy plan that will help you in your longevity. “You know, eat the portion at meals. Like I said, focus on those three meals a day that are most important, and you will have the right results,” revealed Cutler. Despite suggesting to adjust your meals, the former Mr. Olympia once revealed he never really enjoyed eating food.

Jay Cutler’s food revelation might shock you

In an old revelation video, Cutler explained his unique approach toward food. Unlike many bodybuilders, he never found joy in eating.  Cutler candidly admitted, “I’ll tell you the most disappointing part about what I did for a living. I don’t enjoy food to this day.” He revealed that he disliked certain foods like steak, which is often essential in a bodybuilder’s diet. Instead, he preferred sushi.

His disciplined approach during his competitive years meant eating six or seven times a day, which took away the joy of eating. During his peak, he consumed a whopping 1000 grams of carbs and three to four thousand grams of protein per day. This intense diet helped him build his massive physique but caused him to lose interest in indulgence.

So, now you know that making small changes initially will eventually help you build your desired physique. Instead of going all in, focus on small adjustments, which will benefit you in the long run. Most importantly, are you ready to lose interest in having your favorite foods?