During the height of his fame, Jay Cutler spent most of his time outside the gym in the kitchen. To defeat the phenomenon known as Ronnie Coleman and win four Mr. Olympia titles, it took more than just brutal workouts. It meant eating up to seven massive meals a day and maintaining a weight of around 122 kilograms. Today, however, everything is different.
At 52, Jay Cutler openly admits that his goals have changed—and so has his legendary discipline at the table. In a recent video from the JayWalking series on YouTube, he opened up about why he no longer feels the need to eat at all costs and how he approaches his body today.
The End of Forced Feeding
When fans see Cutler today, they often still associate him with his professional regimen. But he sets the record straight.
“When you talk about how disciplined I used to be—people see the Jay Cutler of today. I’m no longer a professional bodybuilder. I still talk about my routine, but I’m nowhere near what I used to be. We were just talking about how to get five or six meals a day down. Today, I struggle with that. It’s incredibly hard,” Cutler revealed.
The key difference is that Cutler now eats mainly when he’s hungry, rather than following a strict schedule and meal plans. “Why should I force myself to eat when I really don’t have to anymore? I’m not training at the same intensity as I used to,” he adds.
Diet Based on Current Energy Expenditure
Jay’s current calorie intake depends primarily on his daily activity level. Although he tries to eat naturally and healthily, he doesn’t worry if he eats less on a rest day.
Although Cutler continues to stay in fantastic shape and trains practically seven days a week, he’s learning to listen to his body more.
“I still train pretty consistently, but this week, for example, I took a day or two off, which is pretty rare for me. I just listened to my body—I was tired.”
But some things never change
Even though his diet has undergone a huge transformation, some training habits have remained the same. For example, Jay is still loyal to his favorite exercise for pumping up his quadriceps— front kicks. As he recently explained, this exercise is an absolute staple for him when warming up his legs before moving on to heavier, more complex exercises.
A Lesson for Us All
Jay Cutler is a testament to exceptional athletic longevity. His current approach demonstrates the maturity of a champion who understands that sustainability and health are more important than extreme muscle size at a certain age. For every fitness enthusiast, this is a valuable lesson: Your goals and methods should evolve along with you.
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