Diet Manipulation for Leaning or Gaining

Alex avoids traditional “bulking and cutting” terminology, preferring minor dietary adjustments to gain or lose weight.

When leaning for events like photoshoots, he chooses lower-calorie, nutrient-dense options. For gaining, he increases calories via whole foods.

Small changes in food choices, like swapping full-fat for low-fat dairy or lean meats for fattier cuts, can move the scale in the desired direction.

Examples of Food Adjustments

For protein, Alex switches between lean filet for leanness and ribeye with added grass-fed butter for gaining.

For dairy, whole-fat Greek yogurt is used for higher calories, while low-fat alternatives help reduce intake.

Beverage choices also adjust: low-calorie drinks when leaning and higher-calorie options when gaining.

Intermittent Fasting

Alex supports intermittent fasting for its health benefits beyond weight management.

He notes it can be compatible with both leaning and gaining, though adding a meal may help those struggling to gain weight.

Intermittent fasting supports metabolic health and is integrated into his overall dietary strategy.

Next Steps

The following video will dive deeper into the health benefits of intermittent fasting and how it complements his nutrition approach.