Gaining & Losing Weight
Muscle Weight-Gain Program: 3100-Calorie Meal Plan

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| REALJOCK.COM MUSCLE WEIGHT-GAIN PROGRAM: 3100-CALORIE MEAL PLAN: DAY 4 | |||||
| 3100-CALORIE MEAL PLAN GUIDELINES | |||||
| Macronutrient Distribution | Carbohydrates (grams) | Protein (grams) | Fats (grams) | ||
| Carbohydrates (50%), Protein (25%), Fat (25%) | 391 grams | 189 grams | 88 grams | ||
| DAY 4 MEAL PLAN | |||||
| Meal: Breakfast | Allowances | Sample Meal: Cereal | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 3 G&S | High-Fiber Cereal | 2 cups | |||
| 2 Fruit | Raisins | 4 Tbsp. | |||
| 1 Sugar | Honey | 1 Tbsp. | |||
| 1 NFM | Low-Fat (1%) or Non-Fat Milk or Soy Milk | 1 cup | |||
| 1 Fat | Flaxseed Meal | 2 Tbsp. | |||
| Meal: Snack | Allowances | Sample Meal: Protein Shake | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 2.5 G&S, 4 VLM | CytoGainer Powder | 2 scoops | |||
| 1 NFM | Low-Fat (1%) or Non-Fat Milk, Soy Milk | 1 cup | |||
| 1 Sugar | Honey | 1 Tbsp. | |||
| Meal: Lunch | Allowances | Sample Meal: Salad | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 3 NSV | Mixed Non-Starchy Vegetables | 3 cups | |||
| 6 VLM | Chicken Breast (Grilled, Baked, or Broiled) | 6 oz. | |||
| 2 G&S | Beans / Peas / Corn | 1 cup | |||
| 2 Fat | Walnut Halves | 8 halves | |||
| 2 Fat | Low-Fat Dressing | 4 Tbsp. | |||
| 2 Fruit | Orange Juice | 1 cup | |||
| Meal: Snack | Allowances | Sample Meal: Fruit, Almonds, and Cheese | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 2 Fruit | Fruit of Choice | 8 oz. or 1 cup | |||
| 2 Fat | Almonds | 12 | |||
| 1 VLM | Low-Fat or Fat-Free Cheese | 1 oz. | |||
| Meal: Dinner | Allowances | Sample Meal: Pork and Couscous | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 4 G&S | Whole Wheat Couscous | 2 cups | |||
| 6 VLM | Extra-Lean Pork (Baked, Grilled, or Broiled) | 6 oz. | |||
| 2 NSV | Roasted Eggplant, Carrots, Celery | 1 cup | |||
| 3 Fat | Olive Oil | 1 Tbsp. | |||
| Meal: Snack | Allowances | Sample Meal: Yogurt with Fruit and Almonds | Amount | Actual Meal Eaten | Actual Allowances |
| 1 NFM, 1 Sugar | Lite, Fat-Free Yogurt with Flavor/Fruit Added | 6 oz. | |||
| 1 Fruit | Fruit of Choice | 4 oz. or 1/2 cup | |||
| 2 Fat | Almonds | 12 | |||
| FOOD GROUP KEY | |||||
| Abbreviation | Food Group | Details: Foods and Serving Sizes | |||
| G&S | Grains and Starches | G&S Overview | |||
| Fruit | Fruits | Fruits Overview | |||
| NFM | Milks and Soy Milks | NFM Overview | |||
| NSV | Non-Starchy Vegetables | NSV Overview | |||
| LM and VLM | Lean Meats and Very Lean Meats (Includes Vegetarian Options) | LM and VLM Overview | |||
| Fats | Fats | Fats Overview | |||
