“I’m done competing”- Eric Janicki decides to retire from bodybuilding after shattered pro card dreams at NPC USA

Eric Janicki, a prominent powerlifting figure and bodybuilding enthusiast, has decided to quit competitive bodybuilding. He recently tested his luck at winning his Pro Card at the NPC USA Bodybuilding Championship, held on July 26 and 27, 2024. However, things didn't go as planned and he finished in fifth place in the Men's Bodybuilding - Open Super Heavyweight category, with Austin Bultman taking the grand prize.

Following the heartbreak, the American revealed on his Instagram story that he has decided to quit competing.

"Don't get it twisted. I'm done competing, but I'll always be a bodybuilder (just on my own terms now)."

In the story, Eric Janicki flaunted his impressive physique, looking like a potential show-winner. The bodybuilding enthusiast also has a history of competition, having previously entered the Classic Physique division at the California Night of Champions in Columbus, 2022, where he clinched the top spot.

However, the 33-year-old wasn't satisfied with his size, so he gained a hefty amount of muscle and aimed to compete in the open division and win his pro card at the NPC USA pro show. However, it was not to be for Janicki this time around.

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Eric Janicki's diet plan

Eric Janicki is undergoing a massive bulking phase, consuming five meals daily to fuel his protein needs and support his substantial muscle growth. Let's look at what his meals comprise of: (via his YouTube channel 'Eric Janicki.')

Meal 1: Breakfast

Eric Janicki starts his day with a protein scoop combined with 240 grams of egg whites and a choice of kale or spinach. To stay hydrated, he consumes two cups of a vanilla almond beverage. For another meal, he prepares a blend of two grams of better cheddar cheese powder, one tablespoon of half and half, 150 grams of blueberries, 0.4 tablespoons of sunflower butter, and half a cup of rolled oats.

Meals 2 & 3: Lunch and Post-workout meal

For his second meal, Janicki consumes a single banana and 1.5 scoops of protein. Post-workout, the fitness sensation prioritizes protein, preparing a meal with six ounces of 96% ground beef, 300 grams of zucchini, accompanied by 7.5 ml of sauce, one gram of better cheddar cheese powder, and 100 grams of miracle noodles.

Meal 4:

The bodybuilding enthusiast's fourth meal mirrors his third, but with the addition of a veggie mix as a side dish to further emphasize protein intake.

Meal 5:

X commences his final, fifth meal with a scoop of protein and 20 grams of high-fiber cereal. To this, he adds 113 grams of low-fat cottage cheese, half a cup of cottage cheese, and 200 grams of blueberries. The meal is further enhanced with an additional 200 grams of blueberries, a peach, five grams of sunflower butter, and a touch of cinnamon.