How To Train While On a Diet

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

John, there’s nobody else like you in the rest of the bodybuilding industry. You’re the perfect teacher: one who isn’t too egotistical to give away the long hard lessons (that cost you the countless hours of trial and error and endless research) it takes to attain success - FOR FREE! Godbless you for your kindness 🙏 I used to idolise bodybuilders like Kevin Levrone, Flex Wheeler, Lee Priest & Mike Mentzer but no - you are the best. Definitely; hands down the best. 💪👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mountaindog1]

thank you so much for saying that :)

[@ParkerBG]

Hear hear!

[@TheZgriffin]

"Look at when you train as like your holy time. You protect that." John Meadows unintentionally motivating me to get after it!

[@andreaduran9693]

Thank god for this man, he’s teaching me so much I’m blessed.

[@angryencyclopediaenginamol4571]

Rip John Meadows❤

[@josetorres6735]

I know u r in heaven right now but I have learned so much in the past years bc of you, my gains are great and now I’m dieting and following all ur videos, have to say that thanks to you I have the body I always wanted THANK YOU

[@TheScatman89]

I cant begin to explain how much your videos mean to me and how much Ive learned and keep learning. This is my mindset: "Do not accept bad workouts, do not accept weak workouts". Thank YOU John!

[@molchi5357]

John alwys uploads info that I need xD I love this channel

[@TheAllAroundG]

Best shape I ever got in (gave myself 12 weeks before a show in 2007) I was doing 45 mins fasted LISS on a spinner in the morning and then really short (30-40mins) intense giant set style training with forced reps. My mantra was lift big, eat small, but it worked. Just couldn't get enough definition on my legs in time for stage...back then I didn't know anything about HIIT or intra nutrition.

[@ironbound8438]

So true, A couple years ago my work schedule changed so I had to do weight training in the morning which meant I got 5 meals in through out the day after training. Whereas before I trained in the evening only getting one to two meals in after my workout. My recovery and strength went noticeably up during the time I was training in the morning...

[@johnrobinson4445]

I'm so glad he said this. I realized when dieting that I MUST have normal carbs just before and after my workouts. Any other meal, no problems. Cut away. But before the weight and after the weight, those meals are sacred. Another great video from John.

[@caseyconner89]

Excellent info. What a legend you were John.

[@TehAlex2310]

This is what great content looks like! Valueable and applicable information, straight to the point. Thank you John for sharing your knowledge.

[@mountaindog1]

you bet!

[@BJJMadeEasy]

Starting my 12-weeks cut this Wednesday. Super pumped after this. Thank you John! 🙏

[@stevelopez4528]

Great video.

[@samuraistrong]

Love how you differentiate and keep it honest.

[@mountaindog1]

no other way

[@Dmgolfer22]

Yes. I’m in contest prep. The only time I eat carbs are around my workout. Zero the rest of the day. I have about an hour long pump and good workout, then I flatline and I leave. I’m miserable the rest of the day, but still get good workouts.

[@Nosleep97]

I realized from this video that i have been counter productive. I've been intermittent fasting but I'm not that muscular just got some fat. I'm going to be changing this thank you for this video

[@robowarriorx]

I'm a type 2 and have like, zero tolerance for carbs at all, so I am trying to train hard on extremely limited carb intake, only what I get from veggies. I wouldn't call it keto, per se, because I am getting most of my calories from protein, but I am throwing in a little extra fat. BCAA's are essential for me to get through my workouts, which are some straight up '70's style Bill Pearl era type stuff, 2 hours of high intensity supersets but I tend to try to keep to either 3 total body workouts or 4 splits, I tend to go chest/back/legs one day, shoulder/bi/tri the next, 5x6-8 with pyramids, generally 2 exercises per part. I found that was the sweet spot for me with some LISS in there. I do use some fat burner (ECA) and am experimenting with something to help me retain muscle while cutting, which I do notice a difference vs when I was totally natural. Post workout for me is usually ham and cheese, with something like, say, a pound of hamburger for dinner with maybe broccoli or some greens. Still sitting at 228 right now, 5'8, and roughly 20-22% BF atm but I've got another 6 weeks of cutting and am now working on drastically reducing calories while keeping protein uptake high, and am considering adding a meal of something like sweet potato. Great video!

[@joshuaara436]

John you are the only one giving real new info. That's why I buy your products

[@mountaindog1]

doing my best!

[@EdgeRoofCleaningCanada]

It would be an honour to meet you one day. Watching one of your videos daily has been such an amazing source of solid information. I always wonder so many of these things and you seem to have a very logical broken down answer for them all. Thank you so much

[@LarryShipeWorld]

Im wit u 100%!💯 i was misinformed to take fat burners pre workout during a prep. Not the same "push". After a while i was like " i should be focused on training hard and heavy, not burning fat"

[@Hells_Gift_MB]

Insulin is the key to muscle and fat loss. After 10 years of training and basically rubber banding back to the same average physique I've only just clocked on. Big thanks for sharing the information. Shame I didn't know this at the start.

[@ILikeVideos62]

Am I the only one who watches John's videos for his voice as much as his tips? This guy may have the most endearing American accent I've ever heard, I hope my future boss sounds like this 😀

[@mountaindog1]

I hate hearing my voice...I seriously do

[@ILikeVideos62]

mountaindog1 it makes me want to move to Ohio!

[@mountaindog1]

lol

[@anajcksn]

I love love love when I see a notification from your channel! Thank you so much, all your uploads are so helpful. I wish I could afford a trainer like you. God bless!

[@mountaindog1]

thank you Ana!

[@anajcksn]

You're welcome, I love humble people like you and your sweet wife. God bless your family! Will continue staying tune and sharing

[@seanissomething]

Fantastic advice! This is what I did during my last cut and I actually still managed to GAIN a bit of strength while getting shredded. As my carbs reduced, I took them from breakfast and lunch, but no matter what I always had my pre and post workout carbs.

[@mountaindog1]

exactly

[@ericsnyder7947]

Thank you for all your help. I've been sick for almost a month and remembered this video and i have been overtraining. You and Jeff nippard are a blessing giving out all this wisdom for free. thank you

[@toddflamingo]

Thank you John Meadows 🕊️

[@georgegonzalez2831]

John meadows, you seem like a really cool person👊 appreciate all the videos and information on diet an training. Great work 💪

[@killerkendro]

For me, If I keep up the intensity, volume and weight I seem to lose less, if at all any muscle. Could imagining it but I swear it works for me. The Mountain Dog seems to agree 👌🏼

[@ineednos3317]

Thanks. Brother this video helped me out a lot

[@mountaindog1]

Glad it helped

[@GangStar_6]

Needed to hear that as I did what you said to be a experiment and had a body break down while at work. Opps lol

[@Bravco509]

I've spent about two weeks trying to get the answers to my questions, answers that were all clarified in this one 10min video. Thank you!

[@ZipchesterVT]

Great stuff John. As a 52yo nat I need to hear this info at least twice a year. 👍🏼

[@fitchefdave]

wow! i really got some good info on here from this moment forward im gonna tweak it so hopfully not one workout suffers on a diet. strength, endurance, focus etc! today was a great workout. love

[@MrEltigre79]

Thanks again Big John! Not only do you provide relevant and valuable info, but you always seem to involve cool super heroes in your vids! Like today is Ghostrider, in other vids were nightcrawler, Captain America and Beast in ur T shirts! You are one COOL dude! Keep the great content coming and as ALWAYS, i look forward to ur new vids! Cheers buddy!

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@yazidalaouimdaghri9461]

Thanx john, i am close to 10% and i haver noticed that i havent been giving it the fullest lately. This video came at thr right moment!!! Thank you.

[@mountaindog1]

you bet

[@sniffingdogartofficial7257]

This is a really great video, I'm on a cut now, about three weeks into it and yeah I noticed a big drop in strength for my one rep maxes especially. I tried training in a fasted state too and yeah, it really hits you hard, I totally agree it's better to take the carbs before and after the workouts otherwise it's just an uphill struggle. I need to not be in such a rush to lose the fat overnight. Really really cool video, loads of good tips and definitely stuff I'll keep in mind.

[@GangstaBunniez]

Great information again, I've definitely noticed that going very low calorie was MUCH easier on my training when I had adequate calories / carbs periworkout than before!

[@34sameer]

Thanx for posting this knowledge ♥️

[@pashagymlife977]

Hands down this is the best channel on youtube. Thanks for this info bro. I'm from Birmingham in England every year we have something called bodypower it's huge. I've never been but if you come and visit next year il go for sure. 💪

[@ssdrin007]

Omg Mr Meadows! Great info. I needed this.

[@mountaindog1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@1688Mojo]

thanks john. your videos are awesome and full of useful info

[@anithen]

I've been eating way too much lately. Still training intense. Might be time for a cut. Thanks coach.

[@danielszemborski]

Great info that applies to me right now.

[@williambreeze2659]

Thanks for the advice OG 🙏.

[@hectoraldrich1770]

Wish I knew about him while he was here so I could thank him! R.I.P John

[@lovremunitic7735]

EAAs & Vitargo intra-workout big difference in recovery when dieting. Week 5 of cutting atm no loss in strength, pump is there and 10lbs down, now the good stuff comes..

[@marcelrivera5970]

This was the most thoroughly explained information and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@paddy2natty496]

Favourite video yet. Thanks mate ♥️

[@tarhunta2111]

Meadows gìves the best no bullshit advice.

[@katavioushodge2423]

Thanks for all the info you have shared with us! May God continued to bless you.....✍🏽

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@mikewilson5047]

great advice thanks

[@digi_mini3340]

Great stuff great info

[@EjkoBejkoTaralejko]

John, it is 2020, we need another Cutting video :-) You are awesome!

[@mountaindog1]

You got it!

[@etfremd]

So much to be said now for becoming a fat adapted athlete. I don’t eat carbs mostly carnivore focused. Protein is my focus with just a little vegetables. Energy is amazing and I never bonk. Maybe it is time to give it a try?

[@juanc.martinez463]

Hey John thanks for your videos I need information like this since powerlifting season is over for me I started training more like a bodybuilder. So I have to continue working heavy so I can get bigger more reps.

[@barbellalliancetraining]

Always dropping knowledge that’s so useful! Thank you John 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@mattsmovies5061]

Wow this was great information! Thanks John!

[@petarvrecic3601]

Your subs have blown up recently! Congrats!

[@mountaindog1]

working hard on content - thank you!

[@capitaldeerc2206]

Thanks For The Great Advice Your Channel Is Lit 🔥🔥🔥💪🏾

[@DARK24-7]

Great vid bro-i'm jealous of yer Ghost Rider action figure!

[@loganc7443]

Great video, John. Much appreciated.

[@allansmith5718]

Spot on advice

[@ИванСпахиев-у6х]

You motivate me to continue the hard work .Thanks man !

[@sightlesswisdom2559]

Awesome vid John. Can you do a video on trying to build muscle on a plant based diet. I recently tried doing this and my strength consistently went down on all major lifts. For a month now. Trying to be healthier but not lose everything i worked so hard to build for the last 10 years.

[@mountaindog1]

yea I had the same experience...I am still trying to figure it out

[@tarabear8082]

Such a fantastic video!!! Thank you!

[@MuckVille]

Thank you John

[@juanhierro95]

It is a real pleasure to hear you in each video, John. Keep going!

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Thanks John, really helpful & insightful as usual. Kind regards, Richard U.K

[@ClassicGainz]

I appreciate your knowledge John, keep doing videos on here

[@mountaindog1]

I will!

[@CBridges]

I love the perfect timing of your videos John, as I'm about to start my summer diet!

[@antoniomoia4809]

Thank you for giving such great advise! Keep them coming

[@monalisasmiley]

Thanks as always MD!

[@Mikenike88]

Thank you John this video really helped me I am now keeping my pre and post nutrition the same and I feel a lot of difference in my recovery.

[@ElvisPereira-ex9dy]

Amazing info as usual!! Thanks John!!

[@danherrin7691]

I've always sandwiched my workout between two starchy carb meals when dieting. It works awesome! Thanks for the video brother.

[@mountaindog1]

you bet

[@Soulshineranch]

thanks John! awseome info as always. i use brocolli in my non workout window meals for low carb but enough volume for satiety !

[@konstantindejanovic773]

i find that carb cycling is great for having great energy levels throughout the week. also not starting a cut too aggressively

[@Elliot_Z]

Fantastic advice and perfectly timed.

[@willwalters5875]

Thanks jon! Awesome advice! Exactly what I needed to hear as I'm starting my diet for a competition

[@olympic-gradelurker]

RIP, John

[@kathycook1234]

Thanks a million John! So helpful. Started my prep for the Masters this week.

[@mountaindog1]

tear it up!!!!!

[@drycell_gaming]

These were great tips thanks

[@danielsmith7324]

My training while dieting right now is 2000-2300 cals and looks like Onslaught and it’s torture. Thanks John.

[@IvanBodybuilding]

Wow really good info, thank you so much

[@massacrene1]

Damn, this hits home so hard right now. I’ve been on a cut already for 5 weeks and have lost like 8 pounds and have been pushing myself hard in the gym unlike previous cuts. I’ve felt great but one thing you mentioned is that my pump just seems to disappear completely after like 45 solid concentrated minutes. It’s so weird because I can still push myself I feel but it’s just not there, that’s when I start finishing up. Never has happened to me before but I’m glad I’m doing this just like you explained.....you’re awesome thank you for the advice

[@dustnbrewks2257]

Thanks for posting! Been watching a few of your vids today, good stuff! I'll probably never step on stage, but I've been working out consistently for the past 17 years, and it took me too long to discover the importance of nutrition. 💪🏽

[@garypriest7679]

Thanks I have been struggling with this

[@jacquelynmull558]

Wow! Thank you so much, I really appreciate this video...im doing my first show ever in 5 months so this is huge help❤

[@hamishmcewan1176]

I think this is really good for people just training for fun/health and wanting to get rid of a little fat.

[@5050meatloaf]

As awesomeness as always! Great video!

[@senormofeta6726]

Thanks Coach!

[@oscargarcia321]

You great thank you for sharing

[@CatCat-sz6iu]

Awesome! Thank you

[@CkPari_]

John great tips this is super helpful thanks

[@daddygoesgym]

So happy to see your channel growing. The information was gold for someone like me who is preparing to compete this year. I was hitting very light weights for very high repetitions(50) for now. Will definitely change the training style and assess the results. Thank you. Good Luck. Hope you reach 100k very soon.

[@mountaindog1]

i hope so too!

[@daddygoesgym]

mountaindog1 One question i have to ask you sir. If one has been training naturally for 5 years and after then they had a short period of being enhanced for around one month with minimal dosage and stuff. But After it I decided to stay natural. Is it possible for me to still grow naturally or have i made a huge mistake listening to my instructor at that time and cant grow anymore naturally. Thank you

[@mountaindog1]

you can still grow

[@daddygoesgym]

mountaindog1 thanks a lot :)

[@sergiofortuna4054]

Another great video.

[@dennkie]

Wow really great video, I learned a lot, thanks!

[@mountaindog1]

you bet

[@aditya7955]

true to the point and so damn valuable

[@wakawaka1976]

John was the kind of guy to ❤️ every comment.