Meal Prep Basics for Gym Goers

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Set Your Training Goals and Macros

Sketch your sessions for the week, mark heavier days, and pair them with slightly larger carb portions. Lighter or rest days can lean on vegetables and protein-forward plates.

Set Your Training Goals and Macros

Think protein first for muscle repair, then carbs to refuel, and fats for satisfaction. Keep it flexible: ranges beat rigid targets, and consistency beats single perfect numbers.

Build a Smart Grocery List

Chicken thighs, ground turkey, tofu, and eggs cover most bases. Rotate salmon or shrimp when on sale. Pre-trimmed cuts save time without sacrificing flavor or nutrition during busy weeks.

Build a Smart Grocery List

Rice, potatoes, quinoa, and whole-grain pasta deliver energy. Pair them with beans and colorful vegetables for fiber. Your gut and performance will thank you after a hard training block.

Batch-Cooking Methods That Fit Real Life

Toss chopped vegetables and protein with oil and seasoning, spread on two pans, and roast. While the oven works, cook grains on the stovetop to finish everything together.

Batch-Cooking Methods That Fit Real Life

Chili, curry, or shredded chicken practically cook themselves. Set, forget, and lift. Add a bag of frozen vegetables near the end to protect texture and keep colors bright.

Storage, Safety, and Portioning

Use microwave-safe glass for meals and small leakproof jars for sauces. Clear lids help you see options fast, and uniform sizes file neatly into any gym bag or fridge shelf.

Storage, Safety, and Portioning

Cool cooked food quickly in shallow containers before sealing. Reheat to steaming hot. When packing for long days, add an ice pack and keep meals out of warm cars.

Flavor, Variety, and Beating Boredom

The same blueprint adapts year-round. Swap asparagus for green beans, peaches for pineapple, or couscous for rice. Comment with your favorite seasonal combo to feature in our newsletter.

Timing Meals Around Your Training

Sixty to ninety minutes before training, choose easy carbs plus a little protein. Think rice and eggs, yogurt and fruit, or a banana with peanut butter on toast.

Timing Meals Around Your Training

Within two hours, prioritize protein and carbs. A burrito bowl, salmon with potatoes, or tofu stir-fry works. Hydrate, salt your food, and notice how your next session feels.

Timing Meals Around Your Training

Match heavier lifts to bigger meals earlier in the week, then taper into deload or travel. Share your plan in the comments so others can borrow ideas and celebrate wins.