Jamal Browner recently decided to transition from high-level powerlifting to bodybuilding, introducing some changes to his lifestyle. Most notably, his daily diet has changed, as nutrition plays a major role in bodybuilding. So, during his recent YouTube video, Jamal decided to showcase his Full Day of Eating as a bodybuilder.
Jamal Browner spent his time competing in the 110-kilogram weight class as a powerlifter and was recognized as one of the greatest deadlifters in history. Well, constantly moving heavy weights has helped Jamal build a great base for bodybuilding, as he already possesses a very decent physique. So, now that he has made changes to his diet and training philosophy, Jamal will certainly only continue to improve.
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Jamal Browner’s Bodybuilding Full Day of Eating
Jamal Browner has been following the same diet for a couple of weeks, but his nutritionist did have him reduce the carbs slightly as of recently. However, as can be seen from the food products that he consumes, Jamal is making sure to stock up on a lot of protein, which clearly plays a big part in his daily diet plan.
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Meal One — Breakfast (Macros: 66g protein / 39g carbs / ~8g fat / 5g fiber)
Jamal Browner started the day off with a fasted cardio session and followed it up with some time in the sauna. Once that was wrapped up, he went home and prepared his breakfast, which consisted of some eggs, oats, and blueberries. So, Jamal ate a light but filling meal to energize himself for the day.
- 1 Whole Egg
- 200 grams Egg Whites
- 40 grams Oats
- 70 grams Blueberries
- 40 grams Whey Isolate Protein Shake
“This morning I did fasted cardio, then I went and sat in the sauna for a little bit, then I came back and did some posing. Not too confident in my posing just yet to show you guys, but once I get kind of more confident in it, I’ll show you guys.”
Meal Two — Pre-Workout Meal (Macros: 70g protein / 86g carbs / 8g fat)
After some time had passed, Jamal Browner started planning his gym session. However, before doing so, he had to finish up his pre-workout meal. It consisted of chicken and rice, stocking Jamal up with some much-needed protein but also carbs, which helped fuel his workout.
- 196 grams chicken
- 250 grams rice
- Chipotle hot sauce
- Supposed to have a banana but ran out
Jamal Browner’s training session consisted of the Deadlift, Leg Curl, Lat Pulldown, T-Bar Row, Single-Arm Lat Pulldown, Single-Arm Rows, and Barbell Shrugs. Despite focusing on bodybuilding, Jamal still performed multiple deadlift reps with over 900 pounds on the bar.
Meal Three — Post-Workout Meal
After arriving home from the gym, Jamal Browner prepared 90 grams of Cream of Rice, pairing it up with strawberries as his fruit of choice. He also made another protein shake, making sure to optimize the muscle-building process.
- 90 grams of Cream of Rice
- 100 grams Strawberries
- 2 Scoops of Protein Powder
Meal Four (Macros: 50g protein / 55g carbs / 19g fat)
As the day was slowly coming to an end, Jamal Browner had to consume another meal. This time he ate some ground beef, rice, and green beans, which was a mixture rich in all macronutrients. The ingredients also fueled Jamal’s evening activities and helped him reach his nutrition goals.
- 196 grams of Ground Beef
- 175 grams of Rice
- 75 grams of Green beans
Meal Five — Last Meal of the Day
Jamal Browner forgot to record his final meal of the day. However, it was not too much different from his previous one, substituting green beans for spinach, while also adding pineapple and a protein shake to the mix. This made sure that Jamal was satiated for a good night of sleep and recovery, allowing him to continue pushing himself the next day.
- Ground Beef
- Rice
- Spinach
- Pineapple
- Protein Shake
Watch the full video here:
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Jamal Browner committed to powerlifting for nearly a decade, making an appearance in 17 sanctioned powerlifting competitions. He ended up winning 12 shows overall but really made a name for himself with mind-shattering deadlifts. Jamal set multiple World Records over the years but ultimately decided to shift his focus to another sport.
Jamal Browner has not yet revealed when he plans to step on the stage, but it is clear that he is taking his bodybuilding journey very seriously. Moreover, he has shown incredible discipline during his powerlifting days, which will undoubtedly carry over to his bodybuilding lifestyle.