Dave Draper’s Musclebuilding Q&A

I recently ordered Dr. Dipasquale’s Metabolic Diet for bodybuilders. The claim is that it is a more of a customizable approach to the Anabolic Diet that he created in the early ’90s.  The basic premise is extremely low carbs for 5 days followed by 2 days of carb loading.  I’ve never tried such a low carb diet before. I was wondering what your thoughts are.

Long before reading Di Pasquale’s Metabolic Diet — as a student of Muscle Beach — I followed the low carb–high protein–medium fat eating plan. Have, in fact, all my training life followed the same scheme. It works the best for me and all those I know: Lou F, Frank Z, Arnold.

The weekend carbo loading does the trick when young and developing. My book, Your Body Revival, speaks of this plan as having it’s origins in “the Dungeon” — Muscle Beach Gym of the ’60s.

You’ve got to hold onto the bulk, use it to train hard while enjoying the metabolic environment and not look for the hardness for months, years, of invested time. Today’s lifters are promised faster and better results and are often disappointed to the point of quitting.

I substitute compromised carb calories with mostly protein calories and some good fat calories (EFAs). I carry an extra five or so pounds for health, power and energy/endurance. Milk products seem to be my only substantial source of carbs.

Try Bomber Blend as a superior protein intake without carbs — pre and post workout, breakfast, supplementary meals or added feedings. Excellent product and very well priced as an inexpensive food (some of my best advice…).

Thanks for reading and enjoying and supporting.

God’s speed… Dave