I've never been able to stick to a "100% strict bodybuilding diet". You know the kind:
Breakfast
300g turkey
200g broccoli
Snack
5 egg whites
Lunch
300g chicken
200g broccoli
Snack
2oz almonds
Dinner
300g tilapia
200g broccoli
Snack
2 scoops whey in water
Midnight-alarm meal
can of tuna
However, I've come fairly close, on a number of occasions. I just can't stand all the restrictions... the meals aren't just unsatisfying, they feel downright bad. In fact, the more variety I have, the better I adhere to my diet, and the fewer cravings I have... even a meal that's fairly close to the above, but more balanced and with the slightest concessions, like:
Chicken breast with pan sauce
Two heads of steamed broccoli
Half cup of rice, lightly seasoned
makes me feel worlds better, and stops me from thinking about how many pints of ice cream I want to eat every time I get a little bored.
I wonder if bodybuilders actually knew how to cook, they wouldn't all agree that with me, add a little variety, and not need "cheat meals"...
What says getbig