ActiveArnold Schwarzenegger shares what he eats in a day and it may surprise youIncluding his breakfast, lunch, dinner and cheat mealWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveArnold Schwarzenegger shares what he eats in a day and it may surprise youIncluding his breakfast, lunch, dinner and cheat mealWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Including his breakfast, lunch, dinner and cheat meal
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty)
(Image credit: Getty)
When we look at Arnie, we immediately assume he packs in the calories, eats endless amounts of meat and could have a cheat meal every other day. The first is true, but the latter two aren’t. In fact, in the podcast episode, he says he actually eats 80% less meat than he used to. “My protein staples are eggs, salmon and chicken, but I have more and more veggie burgers with lentils and beans,” he says.
Although Arnie claims his diet is pretty “boring” — bodybuilder diets usually are — below is a full breakdown of what he eats in a day.
What Arnold Schwarzenegger eats in a day
Breakfast –For many, the most important meal of the day. After completing a morning workout, Arnie says he likes to eat either some oatmeal or Greek yoghurt with granola — a good combo of carbs, protein and fats.
Lunch –Now, this may surprise you, but Arnie loves a salad, and this is his go-to with either a plant-based burger, chicken or salmon. Now and again, he also enjoys an omelette.
Dinner –Arnie says he likes his last meal to be “light”, which means a big bowl of soup. He does admit (to our delight) that every so often, he does let loose and have a steak, schnitzel or a delicious hamburger.
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Combine these eating habits alongside thisArnold Schwarzenegger workout plan, and you’ll be on the road to bigger muscles in no time. We’ve also shared a guide tohow he sculpted his colossal back.
You can listen to Arnold’s Pump Club onSpotify.
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