Eating Healthy Like Cam Gigandet
Posted on Dec 31, 2008 by Andrew in Celebrity Diets & Workouts .
Yesterday we checked out the workout lifestyle of Cam Gigandet. While a specific meal plan for Gigandet isn’t available from a reliable source, I’m going to provide a few ways to tweak your meal plan so that it will provide you the best opportunity to attain a physique like Cam.
Eating Less Is Essential For Attaining A Super Lean Physique
America as a whole eats too many calories. Period, scoreboard, end of story, etc.
Therefore, knowing your daily caloric intake is the most important part of reaching this type of physique. Here’s a sentence from a must read article that you should make your mantra when looking to gain a physique like Cam Gigandet (IF Life):
“A basic workout with dialed in nutrition will give phenomenal results.”
But it’s got to be dialed in, meaning precise. While you can make the argument that the effortlessly skinny folks have this ingrained in their instinct like a compass knows where North is, most of us need to be a little more precise about the endeavor of losing weight. Don’t be afraid of understanding how many calories are in certain foods.
I’ve probably mentioned it in the past, but when I went on Weight Watchers back in the day, one of the best parts about the system was the whole idea about “points”. Basically, if you need to think of calories as anything other than calories, go for it. But knowing the “price” of food is essential to getting more lean. All the exercise in the world won’t make up for a lackluster approach to your diet.
Eating Healthier Is Essential For Maintaining Lean Muscle
Notice how I put this section after the eating less section. Here’s why (Fitness Black Book):
“…the politically correct answer to give when someone asks about losing weight is by ‘eating healthy’…but ‘eating less’ is the scientifically correct answer. You can eat a lot of healthy foods, but if you eat more than you burn…you are NOT going to lose weight.”
With that said, I need to make it clear that just because you eat less doesn’t mean that you will get that Cam Gigandet look. I know from experience. The first time I lost weight, my diet was significantly lacking in nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Hence, when I lost weight, my physique was more “skinny” as opposed to “cut”.
How did I fix it? I incorporated a few foods as staples in my diet:
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Berries
- Almonds
- Eggs
- Meat
Once I did that, I saw a big difference in how I was slimming down… by retaining a muscular physique while losing weight. Not to mention that I kept a lot of my strength in the process.
Removing Grain Based Carbs Will Make The Process Easier
If you’re looking for results, I would recommend that you ditch the carbs. I’m not even touching the health issue here, I’m talking about ways to lose body fat to gain a super lean, muscular physique. I’ve tried both ways, and this is the one that worked for me (I’m down to 9.5% body fat without carbs). While eating grain based carbs, I was never able to get lower than 11.5% body fat.
Attaining this type of physique requires attentiveness, tweaking and being flexible. My advice would be to take notes on how your body reacts to different foods. Also, if you want a good workout split to go along with this type of diet, check out Rusty’s post.
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Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips
Jan 02, 2009
3:30 pm
Just a quick question Andrew? How do you measure your body fat %? Do you need a special device?
Andrew
Jan 02, 2009
4:47 pm
Hey Tom,
Great question. You can do it with a device, calipers or by taking body measurements. Here’s the link to an article I did on the subject:
http://www.gohealthygofit.com/how-accurate-are-body-fat-testing-machines/
Thanks for the question!
All the Best,
Andrew
twilighter!!!!
Jan 07, 2009
1:56 pm
for the top picture all the way up the page…
: HES NOT SUPPOST TO PUT A SHIRT ON!!!
like the girl on the other page said…
: hes allergic to shirts!
marvin
Feb 05, 2009
4:33 pm
How many carbs should I cut to have a lean body like cam?
andrew
Feb 05, 2009
9:45 pm
Hey Marvin,
That really depends. It depend on how tall you are, how old you are, how much you currently weigh. Also, if you stay between the 1-50 grams of carbs a day, only getting it from fruit and vegetables, you’ll probably have an easier time leaning out like that.
Thanks for the question!
All the Best,
Andrew
Grant
Feb 13, 2009
9:17 am
Hey Andrew
I need some tips for you in order to help get the cam look.
First and foremost, what % body fat should I aim for?
What should weight should I aim for? I’m currently 6ft and 11 stone.
How often should I exercise and what exercises would you recommend?
What food should I be eating and what not?
Like, pasta, fish, and so on.
Sorry for all the questions
Hope you can help
Andrew
Feb 13, 2009
4:25 pm
Hey Grant,
I love the questions, no need to apologize. There is definitely a lot that goes into getting that type of look. Staying away from the carbs like breads, pasta and grains will definitely help you get the body fat percentage lower. Focus you diet on green, leafy vegetables, meat, fish, nuts, fruit, all whole foods basically. But the key is your caloric intake. You simply need to lower your total calories to lose weight. Cam is probably around 6% body fat when fully cut. I’ll try and address this more thoroughly in a post dedicated to this question.
Thanks for the question!
All the Best,
Andrew
Grant
Feb 14, 2009
11:01 am
Wow thanks for the nice and fast response!
Ok, 6% is the aim then, I’m looking to get a machine test my current body fat percentage, and then I can monitor my progress! How often you would say I should have the percentage checked?
I’m not really into vegetables and fruits, well we barely ever have any in the house, is there anything I can take to supplement this?
Also regarding the calorie intake, should I be aiming to eat the least possible whilst still satisfying my hunger?
Regards
Grant
Andrew
Feb 14, 2009
12:45 pm
Hey Grant,
In terms of checking your body fat percentage, I wouldn’t do it more than once a week. Here’s a link on body fat percentage machines that I did a while back:
http://gohealthygofit.com/how-accurate-are-body-fat-testing-machines/
As far as fruits and vegetables go, there are tons of supplements that you can take. But nothing can substitute for the real thing. Just because they aren’t in the house doesn’t mean you can’t go out and buy them! I would highly recommend that you begin incorporating more vegetables if you want to get that type of look.
And when it comes to caloric intake, it’s not about starving yourself. It’s about figuring out how many calories you must eat in order to start losing weight (burning fat). That takes first understanding how much you eat now, second the amount you should be eating. It could be 200 calories less a day it could be more. You have to feel it out. Also, don’t forget to check with your doctor before you do anything drastic with regards to your health (that’s my disclaimer).
All the Best,
Andrew
Grant
Feb 15, 2009
1:52 pm
Ok Thanks Again!
I’ll get out, grab some fruit and maybe some supplements if the fruit runs out!
Hopefully I’ll measure by % tomorrow and I’ll get back to you, I’ll measure it every 2 weeks to monitor my progress!
I’ve found a few routines which hopefully I’ll stick to and I’ll keep you updated!
Many Thanks
Grant
Feb 22, 2009
11:30 am
After ages of searching for a machine to measure my body fat % I gave up, guess I’ll have to do it the manual way! Anyways, I’ve got some apples and fruit in the house now
Andrew
Feb 22, 2009
12:42 pm
Hey Grant,
Did you check out this post yet?
http://gohealthygofit.com/top-5-ways-to-get-that-hollywood-look/
I wrote it in response to your inquiry the other day. Hope it helps!
All the Best,
Andrew
Grant
Feb 24, 2009
1:12 pm
Wow! that’s absolutely awesome!
Thanks a lot for writing it and I’ll definitely be referring to it!
Regards
Grant
Grant
Mar 08, 2009
5:02 am
Hey Again
I’ve been talking with my brother and he says I should be working out everyday in order to get toned, but I normally do a full body workout 3 times a week and high intensity interval training every other day. What do you think?
Regards
Grant
Andrew
Mar 09, 2009
1:24 pm
I think you can work out up to 6 times a week, just make sure you’re giving yourself enough rest in terms of lifting weights. You can throw in some lower body plyometrics, sprints, etc. You can work your abs more often as well.
All the Best,
Andrew
Grant
Mar 22, 2009
10:36 am
Ok, thanks for the info ^_^ I have another question for you!
4 days a week I’m in college and take lunches in, what should I be taking in for my lunch? Also can you name some healthy fillings to go in my sandwiches?
Regards
Grant
Andrew
Mar 24, 2009
9:50 am
Hey Grant,
My suggestion (because I do it myself) would be to ditch the bread. The fillings, like chicken, turkey, roast beef, etc. are the good stuff. Also, concentrate on making your vegetables the focal point. They don’t have to be the bulk of your meal, but they should be the most important part.
All the Best,
Andrew
Grant
Apr 19, 2009
12:05 pm
Hey Andrew
I have to say your help and the content you wrote as a response to one of my previous questions has definitely helped my progression! I’m getting a much better shape and want to say a big thanks for all the help!
Regards
Grant
Andrew
Apr 19, 2009
10:35 pm
Great to hear Grant! Remember, it’s a process so don’t hesitate to ask whenever you’ve got a question. Keep riding that wave and you’ll be seeing big gains in no time.
All the Best,
Andrew
Patrick
Apr 29, 2009
9:38 pm
Andrew,
what are some good breakfast ideas to help achieve cam’s look?
Andrew
May 01, 2009
6:40 pm
Hey Patrick,
I would recommend one of two things. Try sticking to a protein shake, very basic, one scoop in water or maybe even almond milk. Have your meals after your workout, it should help. Or, if you feel up to it and your health permits (with the approval of your doctor), you could try looking into intermittent fasting. Please be very careful when trying this approach. When used properly, you can burn fat very effectively. Here’s a link about IF:
http://gohealthygofit.com/intermittent-fasting/
All the Best,
Andrew
Patrick
May 03, 2009
6:23 pm
okay thank you!
one more question, i work out twice a week with a trainer which involves full body workouts, what should i do on the off days? i already do some sprints, and go to the YMCA and play basketball, what other suggestions would you have?
Andrew
May 05, 2009
9:40 am
Try and get some more lifting in. You could even have an ab day (no need for heavy weights when working your abs). It all depends on the workouts that your trainer has you doing.
All the Best,
Andrew
Patrick
May 05, 2009
1:29 pm
okay thank you for answering all my questions!
i have one more, what would you suggest to eat? i usualy don’t eat that much….like on day i will just eat a salad with grilled chicken and some fruit and maybe a yogurt and that’s all i would eat that day. what suggestions would you have to eat? should i cut anything out? add anything in?
once again thank you for answering my question
-Patrick
Andrew
May 07, 2009
2:04 pm
I would add in more vegetables first and foremost. And not just one particular vegetables, but multiple, different colored vegetables. You will see more bang for your buck in terms of gains as well as overall health from this addition than any other suggestion you could take. Also, be careful about eating too little. While it is possible to go a little while on few calories, the truth is that there is a sweet spot and sometimes it may be more than you would think. Play around with it, write down what works and what doesn’t so you can figure out the exact amount of calories that works for you. It’s all about trial and error and record keeping.
All the Best,
Andrew
Patrick
May 07, 2009
7:48 pm
Thank you andrew for all your help and answering my questions!
-Patrick
Patrick
May 07, 2009
8:01 pm
oh…one more question…i’m sorry if i an hassling you with all the questions….but how should i prepare the vegatables? should i just eat them raw? cook them?
Andrew
May 10, 2009
8:16 pm
Good question Patrick. It all depends on how you want to eat them. If you can eat ‘em raw, go for it. Just don’t cook them with unhealthy stuff like bad cheese or something. I actually buy some vegetables that come frozen in the steam bags that you put in the microwave for when I’m lazy!
All the Best,
Andrew
Grant
May 16, 2009
8:05 am
Hey again Andrew hope all is well
After eating well and maintaining regular exercise I’m finding I have some loose skin around my ab area and was wondering if you could recommend any exercises to help tighten the skin? It isn’t really loose flab, just I can grab a fair amount of the skin!
Grant
Andrew
May 17, 2009
2:02 pm
Hey Grant,
That’s a tough one. I’ll have to get back to you on that one cause I’m not sure what the best approach is.
All the Best,
Andrew
Grant
May 24, 2009
2:06 pm
Yeah that is a tough one, one that I cannot find a decent answer to!
On another note, any ideas how much Cam’s calorie intake was to get his look?
Regards
Grant
Andrew
May 25, 2009
8:54 pm
I don’t have that information but I’ll keep looking. Also, if I ever interview him in the future I’ll make sure to ask!
All the Best,
Andrew
Patrick
May 28, 2009
8:37 pm
thank you for answering all my questions before.
what other foods would you suggest to eat?
-Patrick
Andrew
Jun 01, 2009
6:51 pm
Hey Patrick,
There’s really an infinite amount of ways you can eat good whole foods, but remember that the calorie count is what is most important seeing as Cam’s size is smaller in terms of his weight. So, with the vegetables, make sure to get in some good fruits, nuts, meats, eggs, avocados, fish, chicken, etc. Stick to whole foods, concentrate on the calories and you should be good to go. And remember, make sure you make adjustments when you aren’t seeing results.
All the Best,
Andrew
Patrick
May 31, 2009
8:17 pm
like..what would be some good meal ideas?
-Patrick
Patrick
Jun 02, 2009
12:30 pm
okay thank you, what would be the best meats? and eating less is the best way to get slimmer like cam correct?
Andrew
Jun 04, 2009
7:30 pm
I would stick with chicken and turkey, and of course red meat. The key thing to remember here is that you will no doubt be eating less than most do, so a huge steak won’t really in the cards if you’re also eating vegetables, fruits, and good fats.
All the Best,
Andrew
Patrick
Jun 06, 2009
11:30 am
Okay thank you!
what exactly are “good fats”?
Andrew
Jun 08, 2009
8:04 pm
Good question. Nuts, avocado, fish, oils such as olive oil, etc. Check out this post:
http://gohealthygofit.com/how-fats-help-you-lose-fat/
All the Best,
Andrew
David Mills
Jun 06, 2009
5:37 pm
Hi Andrew.
Good to see someone who is committed at giving accurate answers.
I am exactly 6 feet tall and am 16 years old, weighing around 145.
While i’m naturally very skinny, I can tell I have some fat around the edges. I workout 4 days per week and am eating healthy as well.
Any help on how to gain some muscle weight and lose the fat weight?
Andrew
Jun 08, 2009
8:12 pm
Hey David,
Check out this post I did:
http://gohealthygofit.com/bulking-up-for-the-little-guy/
Let me know if you have any more specific questions, hope this helps!
All the Best,
Andrew
Patrick
Jun 10, 2009
7:44 pm
okay thank you…
another question
i’m 6 ft tall and weigh about 165, and my upper abs are pretty well and toned..its just my lower ones i have a problem with..theres extra fat which covers them..but there hard and everything….i just can’t seem to get rid of it….any ideas?
Andrew
Jun 11, 2009
7:00 pm
Hey Patrick,
This seems to me to be the most common problem from men looking for a leaner physique. I know from personal experience that sculpting your lower mid-section is very difficult, especially when one has an affinity for cookies in the way that I myself do. When it comes down to it, it’s really all about the fat laying over your lower abs, which in men is typically the last fat on the body to be burned off (which sucks cause it seems like it’s the most crucial area for attaining that six pack).
I would simply recommend everything that I’ve been recommending all along, but if you really want to see that six pack you just have to be extremely precise about your calculations. Find out exactly how many calories you should be eating, cut out all of the sugar and junk food. It takes work, and most of all time. Even if you feel as though you are putting out the effort consistently, you may still need to make adjustments to see results.
Hope that helps!
All the Best,
Andrew
Patrick
Jun 13, 2009
9:35 pm
okay thank you so much for all your help!
i can already tell its been working
Andrew
Jun 18, 2009
6:49 pm
Awesome Patrick! That’s what I’m here for, keep us posted on your success.
All the Best,
Andrew
nick
Jun 19, 2009
7:31 pm
Type your comment here… hey andrew i was just wondering how many carbs i should eat. im 6′0 170 pounds. i want a lean cut body any advice?
Andrew
Jun 22, 2009
7:34 pm
Hey Nick,
Good question. I’d like to answer it in a post of it’s own since it’s a great question… is that cool with you?
All the Best,
Andrew
Nick
Jun 21, 2009
7:26 pm
Hey man i agree with you and everything but its okay to eat carbs before your workout especially for breakfast. LIVE STRONG!!!
Andrew
Jun 22, 2009
7:38 pm
Hey Nick,
What about eating carbs after you workout? That’s the best time to eat them if you’re looking to burn fat, lean down and get cut.
All the Best,
Andrew
nick
Jun 22, 2009
8:38 am
what if i just drink like a gatorage and stuff while i work out? how many carbs would you suggest i eat a day?
Nick
Jun 25, 2009
6:25 am
yah, i could use all the advice i can get. how many grams of carbs do u suggest i eat a day?
Patrick
Jun 25, 2009
9:35 am
is there any faster way to lose that lower stomach fat? any pills? or just stay natural? anything you would suggest?