

The meal plans listed below are only examples for individuals that weigh around 180 to 200 pounds wanting to add lean muscle. Give your plan time to kick into gear and adjust later where necessary. Building the discipline and subsequently the results of your training and nutrition plan take time. Eating plans resemble the same protocol as training requires. This is a very effective way to direct your meal schedule and structure food to your advantage. Keep track of how each meal affects you such as energy levels, feelings of satiety and recovery from training.

Have specific snacks available, meals ready to eat and learn to recognize that it is only temporary and you will get back on track immediately after. If your life can get a bit unpredictable at times have a back-up plan in place for when those times come up. Cook and prep your meals well ahead of time not only to have your food readily available but it will also help you avoid bingeing on the nearest available junk foods. Training at a different time of day than 99.9% of the population doesn’t give you a special pass to eat what you want whenever you want.

Most training and nutrition plans will assume most readers are working the nine-to-five shift and present solutions in kind.īut what about those of you who have a non-traditional schedule due to work, family or other factors that prevent the “norm” from happening?ĭo not despair. Whether it’s training in the early morning hours, midday or late at night, meal timing can become a bit frustrating when your schedule is considered far from the norm. Brad Borland is a strength & conditioning specialist, cancer survivor and the founder of WorkoutLab.ĭo you consider yourself the “non-traditional” trainee that works out at different times of the day? Are you not a part of the 5 o’clock rush hour that needs a special perspective on how and when to eat specific meals to optimize results?
