Rush doesn't recommend his diet to other people Snack: protein shake containing Greek yogurt, oats, quinoa, blueberries, and bananaĪs Rush travels a lot, sometimes he has to be flexible and eats unusual meals like microwave rice with tuna and peanut butter. Second dinner: salmon, kale, and tomatoes Lunch: whole roast chicken, 2-4 oz steak, white riceĭinner: sweet potatoes, broccoli, whole chicken, and a protein shake Snack: beef with quinoa, tomatoes, and feta Snack: peanut butter, banana, and jam sandwich Sometimes he resists pizza and opts for a whole chicken with green beans and some mashed potato, not to save on calories but to help him get enough protein.Īn average day of eating for Rush can look like:īreakfast: coffee 24 soft boiled eggs (20 just whites, four whole) a few pieces of lean beef and a protein shake containing oats, peanut butter, and kale He enjoys eating out and loves pizza, but tries to maintain a healthy balance. "There's no such thing as a cheat meal to me," Rush said. Rush, also known as The Jacked Chef, prioritizes protein and whole foods - "I love vegetables, but I love meat also," he said - but he doesn't have any strict rules around food groups. "I'm an endurance trainer, even now at my age and at my size, my body still burns weight like crazy," he said. If he doesn't keep his food up, he loses weight. "I eat three to four chickens a day, I eat a lot," he said.
Rush, 47, weighs around 275 pounds and although he doesn't track macros or calories, he aims to eat 60% protein, and 20% each carbs and fats. "There's literally no effort to get to 6,000 calories," he said. Rush, who previously worked as a White House chef and went viral for the size of his biceps (24 inches), told Insider that although it sounds like he eats a lot, it's not hard for him. Celebrity chef and military combat veteran Andre Rush eats 6,000-10,000 calories a day to maintain his size and fuel his lifestyle.
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