Fuel systems / 10
Eat with intent.
Ten separate daily plans from 1,500 up to a 3,000 calorie bodybuilding bulk. Every plan has its own meals, quantities, calories and preparation — open a card to see the full day.
1500Measured fat-loss support
Foundation Cut
150 g protein · 130 g carbs · 42 g fat
Smaller frames or non-training days in a deliberate deficit.
1500Measured fat-loss support
Foundation Cut
150 g protein · 130 g carbs · 42 g fat
Smaller frames or non-training days in a deliberate deficit.
Breakfast
330 kcal3 egg whites + 1 whole egg, spinach (80 g), wholegrain toast (1 slice, 40 g), tomato (100 g)
Scramble the eggs with the spinach in a non-stick pan; serve on toast with sliced tomato.
Lunch
420 kcalGrilled chicken breast (140 g), mixed leaves (100 g), cucumber, red pepper, chickpeas (60 g), balsamic and olive oil (5 g)
Grill the chicken, slice over the salad and dress lightly just before eating.
Snack
180 kcalLow-fat Greek yogurt (150 g), blueberries (80 g)
Combine and eat cold, ideally 60–90 minutes before training.
Dinner
450 kcalWhite fish fillet (160 g), new potatoes (180 g), green beans (150 g), lemon and herbs
Bake the fish with lemon for 15 minutes; boil the potatoes and steam the beans.
Evening
120 kcalCottage cheese (120 g) with kiwi (1)
Serve chilled as a slow-digesting final protein feed.
Daily total: 1500 kcal · Drink 2–2.5 litres of water daily and keep the protein sources lean. Add vegetables freely to any meal.
1700Steady calorie deficit
Lean Momentum
155 g protein · 160 g carbs · 48 g fat
Fat loss while training three to four times a week.
1700Steady calorie deficit
Lean Momentum
155 g protein · 160 g carbs · 48 g fat
Fat loss while training three to four times a week.
Breakfast
370 kcalPorridge oats (45 g), semi-skimmed milk (200 ml), whey protein (20 g), raspberries (80 g)
Simmer the oats in milk, stir the whey in off the heat and top with the raspberries.
Lunch
470 kcalTurkey mince (150 g), wholewheat wrap (1), lettuce, red onion, light yogurt-garlic dressing (30 g)
Brown the turkey with paprika and cumin, fill the wrap and add the dressing.
Snack
190 kcalRice cakes (2), peanut butter (15 g), apple (1)
Spread and assemble; eat between lunch and training.
Dinner
510 kcalSalmon fillet (150 g), basmati rice (60 g dry), broccoli and courgette (200 g)
Pan-sear the salmon skin-side down, boil the rice and steam the vegetables.
Evening
160 kcalSkyr (170 g) with cinnamon and walnuts (10 g)
Mix and serve; skip it if the day's totals are already met.
Daily total: 1700 kcal · Keep the carbohydrate around training. If hunger spikes, move the snack closer to the evening.
1900High-protein body recomposition
Definition
165 g protein · 190 g carbs · 53 g fat
Holding muscle while leaning out over 8–12 weeks.
1900High-protein body recomposition
Definition
165 g protein · 190 g carbs · 53 g fat
Holding muscle while leaning out over 8–12 weeks.
Breakfast
420 kcalEgg omelette (3 eggs), smoked turkey (40 g), mushrooms (80 g), rye bread (1 slice)
Cook the mushrooms first, add the beaten eggs and turkey, fold and serve with rye.
Lunch
540 kcalLean beef strips (150 g), quinoa (60 g dry), roasted peppers and onion (200 g), olive oil (8 g)
Stir-fry the beef with the peppers; serve over cooked quinoa.
Snack
210 kcalWhey shake (30 g) in water, banana (1 medium)
Shake and drink within 30 minutes after training.
Dinner
560 kcalChicken thigh, skinless (170 g), sweet potato (250 g), asparagus (150 g)
Roast the chicken and sweet potato for 30 minutes; griddle the asparagus.
Evening
170 kcalGreek yogurt (150 g), mixed seeds (10 g), honey (5 g)
Layer and serve cold.
Daily total: 1900 kcal · Weigh food on training days for the first two weeks so portions become instinctive.
2100Active maintenance
Daily Balance
170 g protein · 220 g carbs · 60 g fat
Holding your current weight while training consistently.
2100Active maintenance
Daily Balance
170 g protein · 220 g carbs · 60 g fat
Holding your current weight while training consistently.
Breakfast
470 kcalScrambled eggs (3), avocado (half, 70 g), sourdough (2 slices), chilli flakes
Soft-scramble the eggs and serve on toasted sourdough with sliced avocado.
Lunch
600 kcalChicken breast (160 g), wholewheat pasta (80 g dry), cherry tomatoes, basil, parmesan (15 g)
Toss cooked pasta with sliced chicken, halved tomatoes and grated parmesan.
Snack
250 kcalCottage cheese (200 g), pineapple (100 g), oatcakes (2)
Serve together; ideal 90 minutes before training.
Dinner
590 kcalBaked cod (180 g), jasmine rice (70 g dry), stir-fried pak choi and carrot (200 g), soy and ginger
Bake the cod 15 minutes; stir-fry the vegetables and serve over rice.
Evening
190 kcalMilk (250 ml) with a small handful of almonds (15 g)
Serve as a light final feed.
Daily total: 2100 kcal · A simple maintenance baseline. Adjust up or down by 200 kcal depending on weekly weight trend.
2300Training-day performance
Performance Base
180 g protein · 260 g carbs · 60 g fat
Hard training days with heavy lower-body or conditioning work.
2300Training-day performance
Performance Base
180 g protein · 260 g carbs · 60 g fat
Hard training days with heavy lower-body or conditioning work.
Breakfast
520 kcalOats (70 g), milk (250 ml), whey (25 g), banana, peanut butter (10 g)
Cook the oats, stir in whey off the heat and top with banana and peanut butter.
Pre-training lunch
650 kcalChicken breast (180 g), basmati rice (90 g dry), mixed peppers (150 g), olive oil (10 g)
Grill the chicken and serve with rice and sautéed peppers 2 hours before training.
Post-training snack
280 kcalWhey shake (30 g) in milk (200 ml), dates (2)
Drink within 45 minutes of finishing the session.
Dinner
640 kcalLean beef steak (180 g), baby potatoes (300 g), broccoli and spinach (200 g)
Griddle the steak to preference, rest 5 minutes; boil potatoes and steam greens.
Evening
210 kcalGreek yogurt (200 g), granola (25 g)
Combine and serve cold.
Daily total: 2300 kcal · Place the largest carbohydrate serving in the meal before your session.
2500Strength and recovery
Strength Fuel
190 g protein · 290 g carbs · 65 g fat
Powerlifting-style weeks with heavy squats, pulls and presses.
2500Strength and recovery
Strength Fuel
190 g protein · 290 g carbs · 65 g fat
Powerlifting-style weeks with heavy squats, pulls and presses.
Breakfast
580 kcalEggs (3), wholegrain bagel (1), smoked salmon (60 g), cream cheese (20 g)
Toast the bagel, top with cream cheese, salmon and scrambled eggs.
Lunch
700 kcalChicken thigh (200 g), couscous (90 g dry), roasted vegetables (250 g), olive oil (12 g)
Roast the vegetables and chicken together; fold through prepared couscous.
Pre-training snack
300 kcalBagel (half) with honey (15 g), whey shake (25 g) in water
Take 60 minutes before the session for quick-digesting energy.
Dinner
700 kcalBeef mince 5% (200 g), wholewheat pasta (100 g dry), tomato and onion sauce (200 g), parmesan (15 g)
Simmer the mince in the sauce for 20 minutes and serve over pasta.
Evening
220 kcalCasein or skyr (200 g), mixed berries (100 g)
Serve cold before bed.
Daily total: 2500 kcal · Keep sodium and fluids adequate on heavy days — aim for 3 litres of water.
2600High-volume training support
Volume Builder
195 g protein · 310 g carbs · 64 g fat
Five or six sessions a week with high total set counts.
2600High-volume training support
Volume Builder
195 g protein · 310 g carbs · 64 g fat
Five or six sessions a week with high total set counts.
Breakfast
600 kcalOats (80 g), milk (300 ml), whey (30 g), blueberries (80 g), honey (10 g)
Cook the oats in milk, stir in whey off the heat, top with fruit and honey.
Lunch
720 kcalTurkey breast (200 g), white rice (100 g dry), black beans (80 g), sweetcorn, salsa
Build a rice bowl; warm the beans and sweetcorn and add salsa to taste.
Training snack
330 kcalBagel (1) with peanut butter (20 g), whey shake (25 g)
Eat the bagel before training, drink the shake straight afterwards.
Dinner
720 kcalSalmon (200 g), sweet potato mash (350 g), tenderstem broccoli (200 g)
Roast the salmon 15 minutes; mash the sweet potato and steam the broccoli.
Evening
230 kcalSkyr (200 g), granola (30 g), banana (half)
Layer and serve cold.
Daily total: 2600 kcal · Split food across five feeds to keep digestion comfortable between sessions.
2700Controlled muscle gain
Growth Phase I
200 g protein · 325 g carbs · 67 g fat
A lean gaining block of roughly 0.25 kg per week.
2700Controlled muscle gain
Growth Phase I
200 g protein · 325 g carbs · 67 g fat
A lean gaining block of roughly 0.25 kg per week.
Breakfast
630 kcalEggs (4), wholegrain toast (2 slices), butter (10 g), orange juice (200 ml)
Fry or scramble the eggs and serve on buttered toast with juice.
Lunch
760 kcalChicken breast (200 g), basmati rice (110 g dry), mixed vegetables (200 g), olive oil (12 g)
Grill the chicken, fold the oil through the cooked rice and add the vegetables.
Training snack
340 kcalWhey (30 g) in milk (300 ml), banana, oat biscuit
Blend the shake; take with the fruit around the session.
Dinner
740 kcalLean beef mince (200 g), penne (110 g dry), tomato sauce, mozzarella (30 g)
Simmer the mince and sauce, mix with pasta, top with mozzarella and grill 5 minutes.
Evening
230 kcalCottage cheese (200 g), pineapple (100 g)
Serve cold.
Daily total: 2700 kcal · Track weekly average body weight. If gain exceeds 0.4 kg per week, hold calories steady.
2800Progressive lean bulk
Growth Phase II
205 g protein · 345 g carbs · 68 g fat
The second block of a gaining phase when progress stalls.
2800Progressive lean bulk
Growth Phase II
205 g protein · 345 g carbs · 68 g fat
The second block of a gaining phase when progress stalls.
Breakfast
660 kcalOats (90 g), whole milk (300 ml), whey (30 g), peanut butter (20 g), banana
Cook the oats, stir in whey off the heat and add the peanut butter and banana.
Lunch
790 kcalChicken thigh (220 g), jasmine rice (120 g dry), avocado (60 g), broccoli (200 g)
Roast the chicken, serve with rice, sliced avocado and steamed broccoli.
Training snack
360 kcalBagel (1), honey (15 g), whey shake (30 g) in milk (250 ml)
Eat the bagel pre-session, drink the shake post-session.
Dinner
760 kcalSteak (220 g), baby potatoes (350 g), green beans and peppers (200 g), olive oil (10 g)
Griddle the steak, rest 5 minutes; roast the potatoes and steam the vegetables.
Evening
230 kcalCasein or skyr (200 g), almonds (15 g)
Serve cold before bed.
Daily total: 2800 kcal · Increase by 100 kcal at a time only when weight has been flat for two consecutive weeks.
3000Bodybuilding bulk support
Mass Protocol
220 g protein · 380 g carbs · 67 g fat
Experienced bodybuilders in a dedicated off-season bulk.
3000Bodybuilding bulk support
Mass Protocol
220 g protein · 380 g carbs · 67 g fat
Experienced bodybuilders in a dedicated off-season bulk.
Breakfast
700 kcalOats (100 g), whole milk (350 ml), whey (30 g), peanut butter (25 g), raisins (25 g)
Cook the oats in milk, stir in whey off the heat, top with peanut butter and raisins.
Mid-morning
350 kcalWholegrain toast (2 slices), scrambled eggs (2), milk (250 ml)
Scramble and serve quickly between the first two main meals.
Lunch
820 kcalChicken breast (230 g), white rice (130 g dry), sweetcorn (100 g), olive oil (12 g)
Grill the chicken; fold the oil through the cooked rice and add sweetcorn.
Training snack
380 kcalWhey (35 g) in milk (300 ml), banana, dates (3)
Blend and drink within 45 minutes after the session.
Dinner
750 kcalLean beef mince (220 g), penne (120 g dry), tomato and vegetable sauce (250 g), parmesan (20 g)
Simmer the mince for 25 minutes in the sauce and serve over pasta.
Evening
260 kcalWholegrain toast (2 slices), peanut butter (25 g)
Final feed; skip if the day's totals are already met.
Daily total: 3260 kcal · Six feeds keep the volume manageable. Liquid calories help if appetite is a limiting factor.

