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MUSCLE MASTERY
by Jeff Later
Meal Plan
Your Daily Standard
Built around your targets. Real food, real portions, real results.
Standard Day
How to Use This Plan
Each meal gives you 3 options. Pick whichever one works that day and mix and match freely across meals. Every measurement listed is exact. Use a food scale for anything in ounces and measure spoons and cups accurately. That precision is what makes this work.
0
Intra-Workout Drink
Intra-Workout Drink
Every training day
EAAs
10g (1 serving)
10g
Creatine Monohydrate
5g (1 level teaspoon)
5g
Glutamine
10g (2 level teaspoons)
10g
Haribo Gold Bears
30g by weight (about 10-11 bears)
30g carbs
Mix the EAAs, creatine, and glutamine into a water bottle with 20-24 oz of water. Shake well. Eat the gummy bears on the side as you train, or toss them in the bottle if you want. Sip and snack throughout your entire workout. Take creatine every day, even rest days.
1
Breakfast
Meal 1 — Breakfast
Meal 01
Target: ~932 kcal · 49P · 57C · 54F
Option A
Egg & English Muffin Stack
932 kcal
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Whole Eggs
288 kcal
4 whole eggs
24P
0C
20F
Crack all 4 into a pan on medium heat with cooking spray. Scramble or cook over-easy. Season with salt and pepper.
288 kcal
24P 0C 20F
Egg Whites
30 kcal
2 fl oz from a carton
6P
0C
0F
Pour 2 fl oz from an AllWhites or Lucerne liquid egg white carton into the pan with your whole eggs. Use a liquid measuring cup.
30 kcal
6P 0C 0F
Thomas Original English Muffins
300 kcal
2 whole muffins — both halves of each
10P
56C
2F
Split and toast until golden. “Thomas’ Original English Muffins” — not the thins or the light version.
300 kcal
10P 56C 2F
Butter
204 kcal
2 tablespoons, measured not eyeballed
0P
0C
24F
Spread across toasted muffins while hot so it melts in. Real butter, not margarine.
204 kcal
0P 0C 24F
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
110 kcal
1/4 cup packed
8.5P
1C
8F
Toss on top of your eggs in the last 30 seconds so it melts. Pre-shredded cheddar, any brand. Measure 1/4 cup, don’t dump from the bag.
110 kcal
8.5P 1C 8F
Meal Total
932 kcal
49P
57C
54F
Option B
Breakfast Burrito Bowl
~948 kcal
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Whole Eggs
288 kcal
4 whole eggs
24P
0C
20F
Scramble in a pan over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder.
288 kcal
24P 0C 20F
Ground Turkey (93% lean)
135 kcal
3 oz cooked weight
20P
0C
6F
Cook in the same pan before the eggs. Brown with taco seasoning and drain any liquid before adding eggs.
135 kcal
20P 0C 6F
Mission Large Flour Tortillas
280 kcal
2 whole, 10-inch size
8P
48C
6F
Warm in a dry pan 30 seconds per side. Use the large burrito-size, not the small fajita ones.
280 kcal
8P 48C 6F
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
110 kcal
1/4 cup
8.5P
1C
8F
Sprinkle over the egg and turkey mix inside the tortilla.
110 kcal
8.5P 1C 8F
Salsa
15 kcal
3 tablespoons
0P
3C
0F
Any jarred salsa. Pace, Tostitos, whatever’s in the fridge.
15 kcal
0P 3C 0F
Sour Cream
60 kcal
2 tablespoons
1P
2C
5F
Full-fat sour cream, not light.
60 kcal
1P 2C 5F
Avocado
60 kcal
1/4 of a whole avocado
1P
4C
6F
Cut the avocado in half, then cut one half in half again. That’s your quarter. Slice or mash.
60 kcal
1P 4C 6F
Meal Total
948 kcal
63P
58C
51F
Option C
Protein Pancake Stack
~963 kcal
▼
Kodiak Power Cakes Mix
315 kcal
3/4 cup dry, measure before mixing
21P
54C
3F
The dark blue bag “Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix.” Measure 3/4 cup dry into a bowl.
315 kcal
21P 54C 3F
Whole Eggs
144 kcal
2 whole eggs
12P
0C
10F
Crack into the bowl with the Kodiak mix and whisk together with the milk until mostly smooth. A few lumps are fine.
144 kcal
12P 0C 10F
Milk (2%)
90 kcal
3/4 cup
6P
9C
3F
Replaces the water the box calls for and gives better texture and more protein.
90 kcal
6P 9C 3F
Butter
153 kcal
1.5 tablespoons
0P
0C
18F
Melt a small amount in the pan before pouring batter. Use the rest to top the pancakes off the heat.
153 kcal
0P 0C 18F
Maple Syrup
156 kcal
3 tablespoons
0P
39C
0F
Real maple syrup, not pancake syrup. Measure 3 tbsp and pour over the stack.
156 kcal
0P 39C 0F
Bacon (cooked)
105 kcal
3 strips
9P
0C
8F
Cook in a separate pan or microwave between paper towels (1 min per strip). Pat dry before eating.
105 kcal
9P 0C 8F
Meal Total
963 kcal
48P
102C
42F
2
Mid-Morning
Meal 2 — Mid-Morning
Meal 02
Target: ~850 kcal · 45P · 107C · 27F
Option A
Blueberry Bagel + Protein Shake
850 kcal
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Dymatize ISO100 Whey Isolate
106 kcal
1 full scoop
25P
1C
0F
Mix with 8-10 oz of water or milk in a shaker bottle. Any ISO100 flavor works.
106 kcal
25P 1C 0F
Thomas Blueberry Bagels
540 kcal
2 whole bagels — both halves of each
20P
106C
3F
That is 2 full bagels, not 2 halves. Toast in the toaster or oven at 350F for 5 minutes.
540 kcal
20P 106C 3F
Butter
204 kcal
2 tablespoons total
0P
0C
24F
Spread across all 4 toasted bagel halves while hot. About half a tbsp per half.
204 kcal
0P 0C 24F
Meal Total
850 kcal
45P
107C
27F
Option B
PB Banana Mass Shake
~840 kcal
▼
Dymatize ISO100 Whey Isolate
159 kcal
1.5 scoops
37.5P
1.5C
0F
Add to the blender first. Chocolate or vanilla work best with this combo.
159 kcal
37.5P 1.5C 0F
Whole Milk
222 kcal
1.5 cups (12 fl oz)
12P
16.5C
12F
Whole milk only, not 2% or skim. The extra fat and calories are the point.
222 kcal
12P 16.5C 12F
Banana
121 kcal
1 large banana
1.5P
31C
0F
Peel and break into chunks before dropping in the blender. A riper banana blends smoother.
121 kcal
1.5P 31C 0F
Peanut Butter
188 kcal
2 tablespoons, level not heaping
8P
6C
16F
Regular creamy PB, Jif or Skippy. Measure flat tablespoons.
188 kcal
8P 6C 16F
Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
150 kcal
1/2 cup dry, measure before blending
5P
27C
3F
Toss dry into the blender. Don’t cook them. Old Fashioned oats only, not instant packets.
150 kcal
5P 27C 3F
Meal Total
840 kcal
64P
82C
31F
Option C
Greek Yogurt Parfait + Toast
~1,014 kcal
▼
Chobani Plain 2% Greek Yogurt
280 kcal
2 cups
40P
16C
6F
Plain 2% only, not vanilla or flavored. The large 32oz Chobani container.
280 kcal
40P 16C 6F
Honey
128 kcal
2 tablespoons
0P
35C
0F
Drizzle over the yogurt. Real honey, any brand. Measure it, honey is calorie-dense.
128 kcal
0P 35C 0F
Granola (Kind Clusters or similar)
220 kcal
1/2 cup
5P
32C
8F
Look for one with 200-220 cal per half cup. Avoid fat-free or diet versions.
220 kcal
5P 32C 8F
Dave’s Killer Bread (21 Grain)
140 kcal
2 slices
6P
26C
2F
The 21 Whole Grains and Seeds loaf in the red bag. Toast both slices.
140 kcal
6P 26C 2F
Peanut Butter
141 kcal
1.5 tablespoons
6P
5C
12F
Spread across both slices of toast while hot. About 3/4 tbsp per slice.
141 kcal
6P 5C 12F
Banana
105 kcal
1 medium banana
1P
27C
0F
Eat on the side alongside the rest of the meal.
105 kcal
1P 27C 0F
Meal Total
1,014 kcal
58P
141C
28F
3
Lunch
Meal 3 — Lunch
Meal 03
Target: ~691 kcal · 56P · 99C · 5F
Option A
Chicken, Rice & Black Beans
691 kcal
▼
Chicken Breast
184 kcal
4 oz cooked weight — weigh after cooking
34.4P
0C
4F
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika. Cook in a pan with cooking spray, 5-6 min per side until internal temp hits 165F. Chicken loses about 25% of its weight when cooked so always weigh after.
184 kcal
34.4P 0C 4F
Jasmine Rice
410 kcal
2 cups cooked — measure after cooking
8.6P
89C
0.8F
Stovetop: 1 cup dry rice to 1.5 cups water. Boil, cover, reduce to low, cook 15 min, sit 5 min off heat. About 3/4 cup dry makes 2 cups cooked.
410 kcal
8.6P 89C 0.8F
SW Organic Black Beans
97 kcal
1/2 cup, drained and rinsed from the can
13.1P
10C
0.5F
Drain the liquid and rinse under cold water. Measure 1/2 cup. Microwave 60 seconds if you want them warm.
97 kcal
13.1P 10C 0.5F
Meal Total
691 kcal
56P
99C
5F
Option B
Chipotle Bowl
~710 kcal
▼
White Rice
210 kcal
1 full scoop
4P
40C
3F
Order a bowl, not a burrito. Say white rice when they ask.
210 kcal
4P 40C 3F
Black Beans
130 kcal
1 full scoop
7P
22C
1F
Say black beans. Skip the pinto beans.
130 kcal
7P 22C 1F
Chicken — double portion
340 kcal
Ask for double chicken, say it twice if needed
44P
2C
8F
Most important part of the order. They charge a couple extra dollars, worth it. Skip sour cream, cheese, and guac to keep fat on target.
340 kcal
44P 2C 8F
Fresh Tomato Salsa + Lettuce
30 kcal
1 scoop each
1P
6C
0F
The mild or medium pico de gallo. Skip the corn salsa.
30 kcal
1P 6C 0F
Meal Total
710 kcal
56P
70C
12F
Option C
Turkey Pasta Bowl
~794 kcal
▼
Ground Turkey (93% lean)
180 kcal
4 oz cooked weight
27P
0C
8F
Brown in a pan on medium heat, breaking apart with a spatula. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Drain excess liquid. About 5 oz raw becomes 4 oz cooked.
180 kcal
27P 0C 8F
Penne Pasta
352 kcal
2 cups cooked — measure after boiling
13P
70C
1F
Boil salted water. Cook penne 10-11 minutes for al dente. Drain and measure 2 cups cooked. About 3/4 cup dry pasta makes 2 cups cooked.
352 kcal
13P 70C 1F
Ragu Marinara Sauce
70 kcal
1/2 cup (4 fl oz)
2P
13C
1F
Pour into the pan with the cooked turkey. Stir and simmer 2-3 minutes, then toss with pasta.
70 kcal
2P 13C 1F
Parmesan Cheese
42 kcal
2 tablespoons grated
4P
0C
3F
Sprinkle over the top after plating. Kraft green can or fresh grated, either works.
42 kcal
4P 0C 3F
Garlic Bread (Texas Toast)
150 kcal
1 slice
3P
19C
7F
Frozen Texas Toast from the freezer aisle. Bake at 425F for 5 minutes per side.
150 kcal
3P 19C 7F
Meal Total
794 kcal
49P
102C
20F
4
Afternoon
Meal 4 — Afternoon
Meal 04
Target: ~982 kcal · 24P · 143C · 36F
Option A
Sourdough PB&J
982 kcal
▼
Sourdough Bread
440 kcal
4 slices — 2 full sandwiches
11.9P
92C
0F
Sliced sourdough from the bakery or bread aisle. Each slice about 1 inch thick. Toast if you prefer.
440 kcal
11.9P 92C 0F
Almond Butter
392 kcal
4 tablespoons total — 2 tbsp per sandwich
12P
12C
36F
Spread 2 tbsp per sandwich, 1 tbsp per slice on one side. Measure it, almond butter is calorie-dense. Stir if oil has separated on top.
392 kcal
12P 12C 36F
Smucker’s Seedless Strawberry Jam
150 kcal
3 tablespoons total — 1.5 tbsp per sandwich
0P
39C
0F
Smucker’s Seedless only, not natural or reduced sugar. Spread on the opposite slice from the almond butter.
150 kcal
0P 39C 0F
Meal Total
982 kcal
24P
143C
36F
Option B
Bagel, Cream Cheese & Chocolate Milk
~1,021 kcal
▼
Thomas Everything Bagel
270 kcal
1 whole bagel — both halves
10P
53C
1.5F
Thomas’ Everything Bagels, the big ones with seeds. One bagel means both halves. Toast both.
270 kcal
10P 53C 1.5F
Cream Cheese
148 kcal
3 tablespoons total
3P
2C
15F
Philadelphia Original or any store brand. Full-fat, not light. Spread while hot.
148 kcal
3P 2C 15F
Mixed Nuts (Planters Deluxe)
200 kcal
1/4 cup
6P
7C
18F
Measure 1/4 cup. Eat on the side.
200 kcal
6P 7C 18F
Dried Mango
128 kcal
1/4 cup
1P
33C
0F
Eat with the nuts. Your sweet and salty combo.
128 kcal
1P 33C 0F
Fairlife Chocolate Milk
275 kcal
14 fl oz
21P
33C
7.5F
Fairlife brand specifically, white and blue bottle. Higher protein than regular chocolate milk.
275 kcal
21P 33C 7.5F
Meal Total
1,021 kcal
41P
128C
42F
Option C
Rice Cakes, PB & Chocolate Milk
~1,075 kcal
▼
Quaker Rice Cakes (Lightly Salted)
210 kcal
6 cakes
4.2P
46C
1.2F
The plain round Quaker ones. Not mini, not chocolate-covered. Count out 6.
210 kcal
4.2P 46C 1.2F
Peanut Butter
376 kcal
4 tablespoons total
16P
12C
32F
Measure 4 tbsp total then spread across all 6 rice cakes. About 2 teaspoons per cake.
376 kcal
16P 12C 32F
Honey
128 kcal
2 tablespoons
0P
35C
0F
Drizzle over the PB rice cakes.
128 kcal
0P 35C 0F
Banana
121 kcal
1 large banana
1.5P
31C
0F
Eat on the side or slice over the rice cakes.
121 kcal
1.5P 31C 0F
Fairlife Chocolate Milk
240 kcal
12 fl oz
18P
30C
6.5F
Fairlife brand, white bottle with blue label. About 3/4 of a standard 16 oz bottle.
240 kcal
18P 30C 6.5F
Meal Total
1,075 kcal
40P
154C
40F
5
Dinner
Meal 5 — Dinner
Meal 05
Target: ~549 kcal · 38P · 73C · 11F
Option A
Ground Beef & Potato
549 kcal
▼
93% Lean Ground Beef
237 kcal
4 oz cooked weight — weigh after cooking
32.8P
0C
10.8F
Cook in a pan on medium-high, breaking apart with a spatula, 6-8 min until fully cooked. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder. Drain liquid. About 5-5.5 oz raw becomes 4 oz cooked.
237 kcal
32.8P 0C 10.8F
Potato
312 kcal
12 oz cooked weight — weigh after cooking
4.8P
73.2C
0F
Russet or Yukon Gold. Microwave: scrub, poke 6-8 holes with a fork, microwave 5 minutes, flip, another 3-4 minutes until soft. Cut open and season with salt. No butter needed, this meal is lean by design.
312 kcal
4.8P 73.2C 0F
Meal Total
549 kcal
38P
73C
11F
Option B
Chicken Thighs & Sweet Potato
~565 kcal
▼
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
213 kcal
4 oz cooked weight
26P
0C
12F
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder. Cook in a pan with cooking spray, 5-6 min per side until internal temp hits 165F. Weigh after cooking.
213 kcal
26P 0C 12F
Sweet Potato
352 kcal
14 oz cooked weight — remove skin before weighing
7P
80C
0F
Scrub, poke holes, microwave 6 min, flip, another 4 min. Or bake at 400F for 45-55 min. Remove skin before weighing. Season with cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
352 kcal
7P 80C 0F
Meal Total
565 kcal
33P
80C
12F
Option C
Smash Burger & Baked Fries
~633 kcal
▼
93% Lean Ground Beef
237 kcal
5 oz raw — pressed into one patty
33P
0C
11F
Weigh 5 oz raw. Roll into a ball, place on a very hot cast iron pan (no oil needed), smash flat with a spatula immediately. Cook 2-3 min first side, flip once, 1-2 more min. Season with salt and pepper right before the flip.
237 kcal
33P 0C 11F
Martin’s Potato Roll
130 kcal
1 bun — top and bottom
4P
24C
2.5F
The yellow Martin’s Potato Rolls bag in the bread aisle. Toast the inside of the bun in the same pan after the patty, 30 seconds until golden.
130 kcal
4P 24C 2.5F
American Cheese
60 kcal
1 slice
3.5P
1C
4.5F
Lay on the patty in the last 30 seconds with a lid on the pan. Steam melts it perfectly. Kraft Singles or deli American.
60 kcal
3.5P 1C 4.5F
Russet Potato (for fries)
176 kcal
8 oz raw weight before cooking
4.8P
40C
0F
Weigh 8 oz raw. Cut into thin strips about 1/4 inch thick. Toss with cooking spray and salt. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Don’t pile them or they steam instead of crisp. Bake at 425F for 20 min, flip, another 10-15 min until golden.
176 kcal
4.8P 40C 0F
Ketchup
30 kcal
2 tablespoons
0P
8C
0F
Heinz or any standard ketchup. 2 tbsp for the burger and fries.
30 kcal
0P 8C 0F
Meal Total
633 kcal
45P
73C
18F
Daily Target Total
4,004
Calories
211g
Protein
479g
Carbs
133g
Fats