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www.MOSTmag.com || MOST FITNESS || 107MFM: How many calories do you go through a day to retain your muscle mass? How do you split up your protein, and carb intake throughout the day?CC: My coach, Joe Maese of 59 Athletics puts together my meal plans but they are not calorie-based but are focused on macronutrients instead. My coach utilizes nutrient timing and carb cycling so the quantity and type of carbs I consume actually varies depending on a few factors, such as heavy versus light training days or leaning versus bulking phase. On the other hand, my protein intake is pretty consistent and does not vary much.MFM: How do you stick to your bodybuilding diet being a doctor?CC: Preparation is key. I prepare my meals ahead of time and bring my food to work. By doing this, I always have food available to me so I already know what I am going to eat during the day. This prevents me from eating out and unhealthy snacking.MFM: How many cities has your company FitDoc Nutrition, reached?CC: FitDoc Nutrition is a new company. I am currently working to build and develop it. My goal is to gain as much exposure as possible over the next few years. I am seeking collaborative opportunities with other healthrelated organizations to expand my reach within local and regional communities.MFM: Have you had an opportunity to work with the First Lady on nutrition?CC: No, I have not but that would be an amazing opportunity. I would love the to meet her, share my vision, and explore the idea of partnering with her on the Let%u2019s Move campaign.MFM: Being an alumni from The George Washington University and Ross University School of Medicine, do you go there to speak about nutrition, health and fitness?CC: I have not had a chance to speak at either institution yet but a collaborative opportunity with both institutions is something that I will be seeking in the near future.MFM: Do you plan on taking your company international? If so what countries would you want to influence the most?MFM: Do any of your patients ever ask for workout advice from you? If so what do you recommend? Do you base your answer on the person and their health background?CC: I am asked for workout advice not only from patients but from colleagues and staff as well. I base the answer on the individual%u2019s specific fitness goals but always emphasize the importance of a combination of weight training and cardiovascular exercise in addition to a proper diet.MFM: Do you believe in super foods? If so, which ones do you use the most?CC: The ones that I use the most are salmon, oatmeal, sweet potato, kale, spinach and broccoli.MFM: Where is the best place you shop for the freshest ingredients?CC: One of my favorite places to shop is Wegman%u2019s but I also like buy fresh produce from farmers%u2019 markets as well.