Our classic physique bodybuilder, Tom certainly has the chops!

An ironclad work ethic and superb stage presence earned him Professional status in the 2023 IFBB Classic Physique division! This Perth based personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder was handpicked because he’s an absolute machine with a growing career – and he’s a self-confessed foodie!

Find out more about Tom below!

Heya, I'm Tom Stanley!

I’m passionate about the incredible journey of physical transformation because I’ve walked that path myself. As someone who started as a skinny kid, I understand the challenges of building muscle and achieving symmetry. It’s not just a profession for me; it’s a personal mission.

My highlights include earning professional status in the IFBB Classic Physique division in 2023. I’m also extremely proud to have helped over 100 clients achieve amazing results, either in a face to face capacity or online.

As a professional bodybuilder it’s important the supplements I’m taking are going to help me in my continuous pursuit to grow and improve my physique. I’m also a massive foodie so it’s important to me that these products pass the taste test… which they do!

Becoming part of the team at Bulk Nutrients was an amazing achievement for me as I’ve been using the products for a long time.

Recommendations

Here are some of the Bulk Nutrients products I swear by!

Protein Matrix+

Why I love it: It’s extremely versatile. I’m not someone who typically consumes whey as a shake, I prefer using it in meals to add protein and enhance flavour. Protein Matrix+ mixes and digests the best for me so it’s a staple in my meal plan.

How I use it: Mixed into cream of rice, overnight oats, in a yogurt bowl with fruit and cereal, and sometimes in shake form for convenience. Salted Caramel never gets boring, Vanilla Maple is my second choice of flavour.

Creatine Monohydrate

Why I love it: It helps build muscle, and is one of the most researched supplements on the market. For me, it’s a no brainer product.

How I use it: Mixed into a glass of water.

Bulk Nutrients' Micellar Casein is a creamy protein and makes a tasty night time snack too

Micellar Casein Protein

Why I love it: Casein is a slow-digesting form of protein containing all the essential amino acids. It helps add volume to meals due to its thick consistency.

How I use it: Mixed into a high protein yogurt. Add some frozen berries and you have yourself frozen yogurt!

Green Fusion

Why I love it: I'm not a big vegetable eater and micronutrient deficiency is something I'd like to avoid. The simplicity of mixing my green fusion with a shot of water every day is reassuring, knowing that it contains a vast array of vitamins and minerals.

How I use it: I just mix it in a shot of water and drink it like that!

My approach to nutrition

Average Daily Calorie Intake: 4-5,000.

I’m a huge foodie. I wanted to be a chef when I was a kid, so that explains why I’m so creative with my cooking!

Every meal I make has at least 30-40grams of protein, so I build my meals around the foundation of a quality protein source.

When I’m preparing for a bodybuilding contest I will religiously follow a meal plan set out for me by my coach. However in my off season I generally follow a more flexible approach, and just hit specific macro goals which allows me to be a little creative with my cooking.

A day on my plate!

Meal 1: 3 whole eggs, 100g egg whites and two slices of sourdough toast, 100g of banana, 15g of peanut butter and 20g of jam.

Meal 2: 150g Protein Matrix+, 120g rice flour, 20g dark chocolate, 200g berries.

Meal 3: 150g chicken, 150g rice, cooked with 5g olive oil and loads of vegetables. Sometimes fruit or a snack on the side.

Meal 4: 150g rump steak, 400g low fat air fried chips, with loads of vegetables.

Meal 5: 20g Micellar Casein Protein, 200g high protein yogurt, 120g cereal, 200g fruit and 30g almond butter.

My ultimate cheat meal is... My go-to cheat meal is dim sum! I get to taste a little bit of everything, and I love Asian food so this ticks a lot of boxes for me.