rp-diet
Evidence-based nutrition guidance from The Renaissance Diet 2.0. Activate when users ask about diet for body composition, macros, calories, meal timing, fat loss, muscle gain, cutting, bulking, or nutrition periodization.
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RP Diet Guidance
This skill provides evidence based nutrition guidance, synthesized from The Renaissance Diet 2.0 by Dr. Mike Israetel, Melissa Davis, Jen Case, and James Hoffmann.
Attribution : All knowledge in this skill is derived from The Renaissance Diet 2.0 (Renaissance Periodization). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Book Link : https://www.amazon.com/dp/1782551905/?tag=borisfyi0f 20
When to Use This Skill
Activate when users ask about:
Calories for fat loss or muscle gain
Macros (protein, carbs, fats)
Meal timing and frequency
Diet phases (cutting, bulking, maintenance)
Nutritional periodization
How to track and adjust diet
Body composition
Competition nutrition
Vegan/vegetarian dieting
Supplements, hydration
Diet fads and myths
Chapter Index
File Topic Key Content
01 diet priorities.md Diet Priorities Priority pyramid: calories macros timing composition supplements
02 calorie balance.md Calorie Balance TDEE, surplus/deficit, recomposition limitations
03 macronutrients.md Macronutrients Protein/carb/fat recommendations by goal
04 nutrient timing.md Nutrient Timing Meal frequency, protein distribution, workout nutrition
05 food composition.md Food Composition Protein quality, GI, fat types, micronutrients
06 supplements hydration.md Supplements & Hydration 7 supplements that work, hydration protocols
07 diet adherence.md Diet Adherence 6 construct model, psychology of dieting
08 hunger management.md Hunger Management Strategies for fat loss vs muscle gain
09 nutritional periodization.md Periodization Rate/duration/magnitude limits, phase sequencing
10 designing your diet.md Designing Your Diet Step by step macro/calorie calculation
11 tracking adjusting.md Tracking & Adjusting Weight tracking, adjustment formulas, phase transitions
12 monitoring body composition.md Body Composition Assessment methods, healthy BF% ranges
13 special considerations.md Special Considerations 2x/day training, vegan diets, timing edge cases
14 competition nutrition.md Competition Nutrition Endurance, strength sports, physique peaking, water cuts
15 gut health.md Gut Health Microbiome, prebiotics, probiotics
16 alcohol.md Alcohol Dose dependent effects, harm reduction
17 fads fallacies.md Fads & Fallacies IF, cleanses, GMOs, organic, artificial sweeteners
Usage Guidelines
1. Read relevant chapter files before answering questions
2. Prioritize correctly : Calories Macros Timing Composition Supplements
3. Include numbers : Specific g/lb recommendations, percentages, durations
4. Consider context : Training level, diet phase, sport type
5. Be practical : Actionable guidance over theory
Response Format
When answering questions using this skill:
1. Provide concise, actionable answer
2. Reference the diet priority hierarchy when relevant
3. Include specific numbers (g/lb, percentages, durations)
4. End every response with attribution block:
Quick Reference: Key Numbers
Macros (g/lb bodyweight/day)
Macro Fat Loss Muscle Gain Maintenance
Protein 1.0 0.8 1.0 0.8 1.0
Carbs 0.5 1.5 (by activity) 1.0 2.0 (by activity) 0.5 2.0
Fat ≥0.3 ≥0.3 ≥0.3
Phase Parameters
Phase Rate Duration Magnitude
Fat Loss 0.5 1%/wk 6 12 wk 3 10% BW
Muscle Gain 0.25 0.5%/wk 6 16 wk 3 10% BW
Maintenance — 2/3 1x prior Stable
Healthy Body Fat Ranges
Sex Healthy Optimal for Training
Male 10 20% 10 15%
Female 15 30% 18 25%