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How To Eat Like Fitness Influencer Nick Cheadle

by Sportitude

As one of Australia's leading fitness influencer's, Nick Cheadle knows a thing or two about hitting the gym. However, he also knows the importance of fuelling and making sure those muscles receive plenty of "good stuff" to ensure repair and growth. If you have ever wondered what it's like to eat like a pro, here is your chance. 

A day’s worth of food goes a little like: 

Each day my diet involves meeting specific macronutrient requirements & nutritional guidelines. These numbers will change in line with my goals & activity levels in order to encourage continued & optimal progress. 

My current macros are around 250g of protein, 100g of fat & 350g of carbs. In meeting these numbers I’ll typically aim to consume 3-4 serves of vegetables, 1-2 serves of fruit & 20-40g of dietary fibre as a minimum. 

I eat anywhere from 3-5 meals per day, depending on my schedule, what I have planned for the day as far as work & food is concerned, food preparation, social commitments etc – the idea is for my diet to fit into my lifestyle whilst still remaining within my target macronutrient parameters. It’s far less important what you eat, than how much. 

A typical day might look like: 

Meal 1: 2 Scoops Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey – Banana Cream or Salted Caramel Flavour 

Meal 2: Low-fat Greek yoghurt with oats, fruit, peanut butter or toast or cereal. Skim Cappuccino is non-negotiable. 

Meal 3: A lean source of protein such as chicken, ground turkey or beef with starchy carbs such as rice, sweet potato or pumpkin & leafy green & other coloured veggies/ low fat cheese/ sauce. Typically, ground turkey, brown rice, mixed vegetables, cheese & barbeque sauce. 

Meal 4 (if applicable): Typically the same as Meal 3 or an Optimum Nutrition Pure Pro 50 protein shake. 

Meal 5: Dinner is typically one of 5 or 6 meals, depending on how I’ve eaten through the rest of the day & how many macros/ calories I have left over for the day. Usually, this is where I’ll be a little more creative or arrange for a meal out or to let my hair down. Mexican style burrito bowl/ baked chicken with fries & veggies/ steak/ fish/ pizza/ burgers/ sushi etc – always within my target macros. If I’m strapped for time then I’ll grab another meal that is similar to how I eat throughout the day. I’m fortunate enough to be sponsored by Workout Meals Delivered which takes care of all my meal prep needs. 

Dessert: I eat ice-cream pretty much every day. I might have some chocolate or Greek yoghurt or another protein shake depending on my leftover macros/ calories based on the other foods I’ve eaten through the day.   

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