Nutrition Plan

Here is the basic nutrition plan I’m going to follow. The basics are:

  • Eat 6 meals a day - each with a serving of protein and carbs
  • Protein portions should be the size of your palm roughly
  • Carb portions should be the size of your fist
  • Non-starchy vegetables at least 3 times a day - these are all generally low in calories and high in nutrients
  • Last meal of the day should preferably be a type of protein that is slow to digest such as cottage cheese

Here are the types of proteins I am going to have:

  • Lean beef, pork and chicken cuts
  • Trout, Salmon, Shrimp
  • Canned Tuna
  • Lean turkey / chicken sausages
  • Eggs - mostly in the form of egg whites in cartons - so convenient for a quick omelette
  • Protein Powder - isolate for after workouts for quicker absorption, concentrate for use in meal-replacement shakes
  • Cottage Cheese

Carb sources are generally from non-white sources:

  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Squash
  • Brown Rice
  • Whole-wheat Pasta
  • Oatmeal
  • Beans
  • Fruit
  • Yogurt
  • Whole-wheat Breads

Vegetables are pretty much anything non-starchy (potatoes, carrots, etc.)

Fats will come from healthy sources:

  • Fish
  • Natural Peanut Butter
  • Olive Oil
  • Safflower Oil
  • Canola Oil
  • Flax Seed Oil

I’m going to start planning out my meals a week in advance so I can buy fresh vegetables and know exactly what I’m going to need.

I’ll also be posting recipes and step-by-step instructions with pictures for making some of the meals - just because I love cooking. I’m not afraid to experiment, so I’m going to be trying all sorts of ways to keep my meals from being mundane, but still keep them healthy.