Classic Physique star Matt Greggo is overhauling his diet in preparation for the 2026 Chicago Pro. In a video from June 25, he detailed his 4,100-calorie Jay Cutler-style full day of eating three weeks before competing.
“I guess we’re doing a Jay Cutler-style diet,” he said. “Three and a half weeks out from the Chicago Pro, and I feel it.”
Last season, Greggo solidified his standing as a top Classic Physique competitor. His breakout performance came at the 2025 Arnold Classic, where he pushed Logan Franklin and champ Mike Sommerfeld en route to a bronze finish.
Weeks later, Greggo picked up a dominant victory at the Detroit Pro but fell to 10th place at the Mr. Olympia. Since then, he’s rebounded, scoring runner-up at the Hurricane Pro. Greggo has been unable to qualify for the 2026 Olympia after claiming third place at the TriCity Pro. However, he believes this new diet could take his physique to a different level.
Matt Greggo’s Jay Cutler-Style 4,100-Cal Diet for the 2026 Chicago Pro
Find his meals from the video below:
Meal 1
- 1 slice of sourdough bread
- butter
- cream of rice
- honey
- whey protein
He shared that his first meal of the day is a long-time favorite and the only one where he eats sourdough bread.
“This is like a treat. I feel like I’m not even dieting when I eat this meal because it’s so good.”
Meal 2 (Pre-Workout)
- steak (filet mignon)
- rice
- honey
- Red Hot Sauce
- salt
Before training, Greggo opened up on improving his mind-muscle connection for back training.
“I’m excited. I’ve been really connecting with my back. I’ve been doing a little bit of activation stuff before I train. Before I get to my first exercise, I’ll do some band stuff, like I usually do, rotator cuff stuff, like I usually do, and then do a cable row and really flex my lats.”
Meal 3 (Post-Workout)
- cooked shrimp
- rice
- honey
- soy sauce
He refueled after training with shrimp and rice and discussed why he never feels his best on high days:
“When I do high days… maybe it’s just me, but I feel worse on my high days. I don’t know if it’s because my body is digesting the carbs and everything. I just don’t feel the best on high days,” he shared.
Meal 4 (Protein Pudding)
- zero-sugar cheesecake pudding
- vanilla whey protein
- peanut butter
- LaCroix
Next, Greggo shared a protein pudding dessert prepared by his girlfriend.
Meal 5
- cooked shrimp
- rice
- honey
- soy sauce
- steak
Greggo finished the day with steak and shrimp mixed into white rice.
“Good meal.”
Total Daily Macros
- Protein: 250g
- Carbs: 605g
- Fats: 80g
- Calories: 4,100 (approximation)
Since Chris Bumstead‘s retirement, questions about the next long-reigning champion have surfaced. Currently, Ramon ‘Dino’ Queiroz heads the division as the newly minted titleholder, leaving the bodybuilding community curious how long he’ll hold the throne.
Greggo has more power over his food selections during this prep. He intends to bring an all-time best look to the 2026 Chicago Pro, scheduled from July 17-18 in Rosemont, Illinois.
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