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THE‘ CLASSIC’ K. I. S. DIET
BY BOBBY KHAN IFBB PRO
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n a world of information overload, it can be confusing and daunting to even begin to talk about your diet. But I’ m going to give you some timeless advice. It is advice I applied first to myself, and what I’ d like to now introduce to you too.
I call it: the’ Keep it Simple’ method( K. I. S). This is not just for the beginning of your fitness journey, but also the middle and right up until the end.
One of the most essential contributors to the physique I have built, is food and supplementation. The more quality food and supplementation you put into your body, the closer you will get to achieving your goals. This has most certainly been the case with me. However, I would like to touch upon this idea of quality foods. As an experienced personal trainer and athlete, individuals who have an incredible drive often approach me seeking advice on how to achieve their dream physique, but have limited knowledge on food and supplementation.
As an example, I always analyse the financial situation of the person I’ m trying to help, and from that information I advise them on what foods they should be looking to buy. Increasingly, a pattern has emerged where the financial cost of achieving the dream physique has become a very influential factor.
In these circumstances, I always advise the Keep It Simple – K. I. S. Diet. If you are on a tight budget, it’ s important to have a plan in place. Food and great quality supplementation is vital to developing and maintaining your physique. But, with regards to food, if you cannot afford to buy fresh or organic, don’ t worry, there are plenty of alternatives:
K. I. S Diet:
Frozen Vegetables: Green Beans or Broccoli. Frozen Fruit: Blueberries or Strawberries. Tinned: Salmon or Tuna. Basic Supermarket Brands: Potatoes / Pasta / Rice / Oats / Wholemeal bread.
As an example, someone felt when I first started to train him, that eating fresh and organic foods was
114 FLEX | MARCH 2018