MIKE THURSTON MEAL PLANS SAMPLE MEAL PLANS Unfortunately there is no universal nutrition programme which will suit everyone’s goals and needs. I have provided a number of templates with varying calorie requirements, with a low, medium and high carb day. As I mentioned earlier it will be up to you to decide whether a higher carb/lower fat or lower carb/higher fat ratio will be optimal for overall progress and functionality. When it comes to my nutrition programming I tend to keep carbs high on training days, especially when larger muscle groups are involved. I often reduce carbs and increase fats on the rest days/cardio days. I will also reduce carbs and overall calories for a number of consecutive days if I know a day (or days) or excess carbs and calories will be consumed. 1 SAMPLE MEAL PLANS 1,500kcal below: HIGH CARB MED CARB LOW CARB (REST DAY) Macros CALS: ~1,500kcals, P: 120g, F: 45g, CHO: 166g CALS: ~1,500kcals, P: 125g, F: 57g, CHO: 120g CALS: ~1,500kcals, P: 128g, F: 67g, CHO: 89g Meal 1 1 egg white, 2 whole eggs, ~25g spinach, 10g almonds 30g whey/vegan protein powder, 1 avocado, 250ml unsweetened almond milk (smoothie) 120kcal rye bread, 1 avocado Meal 2 100g chicken breast, ~55g vegetables, 150g sweet potato 100g chicken breast, ~55g vegetables 180g fillet steak/salmon fillet, ~75g vegetables, 150g sweet potato Meal 3 150g (5% fat) minced meat, 50g rice, ~50g vegetables, ~100g chopped tomato 150g (5% fat) minced meat, 40g rice, ~50g vegetables, ~100g chopped tomato 150g chicken breast, ~75g vegetables, 100g beetroot, 1 whole egg, leafy greens Meal 4 50g oatmeal, 100g frozen berries, sprinkled cinnamon, 200ml unsweetened almond milk 40g oatmeal, 100g frozen berries, sprinkled cinnamon, 200ml unsweetened almond milk Pre-Workout 80-100kcal fruit e.g.1 apple or banana 80-100kcal fruit e.g.1 apple or banana 30g whey/vegan protein powder 30g whey/vegan protein powder 30g whey/vegan protein powder 25g (70%) dark chocolate ~145kcal 15g mixed nuts ~85kcal 25g mixed nuts ~145kcal Train Post Workout Condiments Snacks 2 SAMPLE MEAL PLANS 1,750k below: HIGH CARB MED CARB LOW CARB (REST DAY) Macros CALS: ~1,750kcals, P: 145g, F: 41g, CHO: 208g CALS: ~1,750kcals, P: 145g, F: 41g, CHO: 208g CALS: ~1,750kcals, P: 145g, F: 41g, CHO: 208g Meal 1 1 egg white, 2 whole eggs, ~25g spinach, 20g almonds 30g whey/vegan protein powder, 1 avocado, 200ml unsweetened almond milk (smoothie) 120kcal rye bread, 1 avocado Meal 2 150g chicken breast, ~50g vegetables, 150g sweet potato 150g chicken breast, ~50g vegetables, 40g quinoa 180g fillet steak/salmon fillet, ~75g vegetables, 170g sweet potato Meal 3 150g (5% fat) minced meat, 60g rice, ~50g vegetables, ~100g chopped tomato 150g (5% fat) minced meat, 60g rice, ~50g vegetables, ~100g chopped tomato 150g chicken breast, ~75g vegetables, 100g beetroot, 1 whole egg, leafy greens, 25g mixed nuts ~145kcal Meal 4 50g oatmeal, 100g frozen berries, sprinkled cinnamon, 200ml unsweetened almond milk, 1 tbsp honey 40g oatmeal, 100g frozen berries, sprinkled cinnamon, 200ml unsweetened almond milk Pre-Workout 80-100kcal fruit e.g.1 apple or banana 80-100kcal fruit e.g.1 apple or banana 45g whey/vegan protein powder 30g whey protein 45g whey/vegan protein powder 80-100kcal fruit e.g.1 apple or banana ~100kcal fruit e.g. 1 banana 30g (70%) dark chocolate ~175kcal Train Post Workout Condiments Snacks 3 SAMPLE MEAL PLANS 2,000kcal below: HIGH CARB MED CARB LOW CARB (REST DAY) Macros CALS: ~2,000kcals, P: 170g, F: 50g, CHO: 210g CALS: ~2,000kcals, P: 170g, F: 75g, CHO: 150g CALS: ~2,000kcals, P: 180g, F: 90g, CHO: 125g Meal 1 2 egg whites, 2 whole eggs, ~25g spinach, 25g almonds 120g salmon fillet, ~75g vegetables 120g salmon fillet, ~75g vegetables Meal 2 150g chicken breast, ~75g vegetables 150g chicken breast, 1 avocado 150g chicken breast, ~75g vegetables, 40g walnuts Meal 3 150g turkey breast, 50g rice, ~75g vegetables 200g minced meat (5% fat), 50g rice, ~50g vegetables 180g minced meat (5% fat), 200g sweet potato~75g vegetables Meal 4 150g cod, 250g sweet potato ~75g vegetables 150g prawns, 200g sweet potato ~50g vegetables 175g lean meat/fish, 50g rice, ~75g vegetables Pre-Workout 80-100kcal fruit e.g.1 apple 80-100kcal fruit e.g.1 apple Train 10g BCAA (optional) 10g BCAA (optional) Post Workout 30g whey protein 30g whey protein Condiments 1 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 200-300ml semi-skimmed milk/ almond milk 1 tbsp coconut/olive oil 1 tbsp coconut/olive oil Snacks ~100kcal fruit e.g. 1 banana, 60g oatmeal ~100kcal fruit e.g. 1 banana 30g whey protein 4 SAMPLE MEAL PLANS 2,250kcal option below: HIGH CARB MED CARB LOW CARB (REST DAY) Macros CALS: ~2,250kcals, P: 185g, F: 60g, CHO: 240g CALS: ~2,250kcals, P: 190g, F: 85g, CHO: 165g CALS: ~2,250kcals, P: 195g, F: 110g, CHO: 130g Meal 1 4 whole eggs 4 whole eggs 4 whole eggs Meal 2 150g minced meat (5% fat), 80g rice, ~50kcal tomato sauce, ~100g vegetables 150g chicken breast, 1 avocado 200g chicken breast, 1 avocado Meal 3 150g chicken/turkey breast, 200g sweet potato, ~50g vegetables 180g fillet steak, 180g sweet potato, ~100g vegetables, 1tbsp olive oil 200g minced meat (5% fat), 40g peanut butter, ~100g vegetables Meal 4 150g chicken/turkey breast, 420kcal packet rice, ~50g vegetables 200g cod, 80g rice, ~50g vegetables 200g salmon fillet, 70g rice, ~100g vegetables Pre-Workout 1 banana 50g oats, 100g frozen berries Train 10g BCAA (optional) 10g BCAA (optional) Post Workout 30g whey/vegan protein powder 30g whey/vegan protein powder ~200ml sweetened almond milk Condiments Snacks 40g mixed nuts ~200kcal fruit (e.g. apple + banana) 5 SAMPLE MEAL PLANS 2,500kcal below: HIGH CARB MED CARB LOW CARB (REST DAY) Macros CALS: ~2,500kcals, P: 185g, F: 60g, CHO: 300g CALS: ~2,500kcals, P: 185g, F: 90g, CHO: 220g CALS: ~2,500kcals, P: 190g, F: 130g, CHO: 130g Meal 1 1 egg white, 3 whole eggs, ~25g spinach, 30g almonds 120g mackerel fillet, ~75g vegetables 4 whole eggs, 1 egg white, ~25g spinach Meal 2 150g chicken breast, 50g rice, ~75g vegetables 150g turkey breast, 1 avocado 150g salmon fillet, ~75g vegetables, 30g walnuts Meal 3 150g turkey breast, 50g rice, ~75g vegetables 150g minced meat (5% fat), 250g sweet potato, ~50g vegetables 250g minced meat (5% fat), ~75g vegetables Meal 4 150g cod, 250g sweet potato ~75g vegetables 150g prawns, 75g rice ~75g vegetables 170g fillet steak, 50g rice, ~75g vegetables Pre-Workout 80-100kcal fruit e.g.1 apple 80-100kcal fruit e.g. 100g berries Train 10g BCAA (optional) 10g BCAA (optional) Post Workout 30g whey/vegan protein powder 30g whey/vegan protein powder Condiments 1 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 200-300ml semi-skimmed milk/ almond milk 1 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 200-300ml semi-skimmed milk/almond milk 1 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 200ml semi-skimmed milk/almond milk Snacks 1 banana, 75g oatmeal + 1 tbsp honey 1 banana, 50g oatmeal, 50g almonds 1 banana, 30g almonds, 40g oatmeal, 150g 0% fat greek yogurt/cottage cheese 6 SAMPLE MEAL PLANS 2,750kcal option below: HIGH CARB MED CARB LOW CARB (REST DAY) Macros CALS: ~2,750kcals, P: 210g, F: 55g, CHO: 355g CALS: ~2,750kcals, P: 210g, F: 105g, CHO: 250g CALS: ~2,750kcals, P: 210g, F: 145g, CHO: 150g Meal 1 4 whole eggs, 30g mixed nuts 160g mackerel fillet, ~75g vegetables, 40g mixed nuts 5 whole eggs, 130kcal chorizo/bacon Meal 2 150g chicken/turkey breast, 150g sweet potato, ~75g vegetables 150g chicken/turkey breast, 1 avocado 180g salmon fillet, ~75g vegetables, 40g walnuts Meal 3 150g minced meat (5% fat), 100g rice, 50kcal tomato sauce, ~50g vegetables 150g minced meat (5% fat), 250g sweet potato, ~50g vegetables 200g minced meat (7% fat), 50g rice, ~75g vegetables Meal 4 150g chicken breast, 300kcal wraps/tortilla, ~100g vegetables 180g fillet steak, 200g sweet potato, ~100g vegetables 150g chicken/turkey breast, 1 avocado, ~50g vegetables Pre-Workout 50g oatmeal, 100g frozen berries 80-100kcal fruit e.g. 1 apple Train 10g BCAA (optional) 10g BCAA (optional) Post Workout 30g whey/vegan protein powder, ~200kcal fruit e.g. 1 apple + 1 banana 30g whey/vegan protein powder + 1 banana + 150kcal fried fruit (e.g. dates) Condiments ~250ml semi-skimmed milk/ almond milk 1 tbsp coconut/olive oil, ~250ml semi-skimmed milk/almond milk 1 tbsp coconut/olive oil, ~250ml semiskimmed milk/almond milk 1 bagel (~250kcal), 1 tbsp jam 60g oatmeal, 100g frozen berries, 1 tbsp honey + 150kcal low fat yogurt 60g oatmeal, 100g frozen berries, 1 banana Snacks 7 SAMPLE MEAL PLANS 3,000kcal below HIGH CARB MED CARB LOW CARB (REST DAY) Macros CALS: ~3,000kcals, P: 200g, F: 60g, CHO: 400g CALS: ~3,000kcals, P: 220g, F: 110g, CHO: 280g CALS: ~3,000kcals, P: 260g, F: 150g, CHO: 160g Meal 1 1 egg white, 3 whole eggs, ~25g spinach, 30g almonds 75g oatmeal, 25g whey protein 4 whole eggs, 2 egg whites, ~25g spinach Meal 2 175g chicken breast, 75g rice, ~75g vegetables 150g turkey breast, 1 avocado 250g chicken breast, 50g almonds ~75g vegetables Meal 3 175g turkey breast, 100g rice, ~75g vegetables 200g minced meat (5% fat), 300g sweet potato, ~50g vegetables 250g minced meat (5% fat), ~75g vegetables, 40g goats cheese Meal 4 150g cod, 300g sweet potato ~75g vegetables 200g chicken breast, 100g rice ~75g vegetables 300g prawns, 75g rice, ~75g vegetables Pre-Workout 80-100kcal fruit e.g.1 apple 80-100kcal fruit e.g.75g dried cranberries Train 10g BCAA (optional) 10g BCAA (optional) Post Workout 30g whey/vegan protein powder, 30g maltodextrin/dextrose 30g whey/vegan protein powder Condiments 1 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 300ml semi-skimmed milk/almond milk 2 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 300ml semiskimmed milk/almond milk 2 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 200ml semiskimmed milk/almond milk Snacks 1 banana, 80g oatmeal + 1 tbsp honey, 80-100kcal fruit e.g. 100g berries 80-100kcal fruit e.g. 1 banana, 50g almonds 80-100kcal fruit e.g. 1 banana, 50g oatmeal + 30g whey protein 8 SAMPLE MEAL PLANS 3,500kcal below HIGH CARB MED CARB LOW CARB (REST DAY) Macros CALS: ~3,500kcals, P: 220g, F: 70g, CHO: 485g CALS: ~3,500kcals, P: 230g, F: 125g, CHO: 360g CALS: ~3,500kcals, P: 250g, F: 160g, CHO: 260g Meal 1 1 egg white, 3 whole eggs, ~25g spinach, 40g almonds 80g oatmeal, 25g whey protein 4 whole eggs, 2 egg whites, ~25g spinach Meal 2 150g chicken breast, 100g rice, ~75g vegetables 150g turkey breast, 50g rice, 1 avocado 250g chicken breast, 50g almonds ~75g vegetables Meal 3 200g turkey breast, 350g sweet potato, ~75g vegetables 250g minced meat (5% fat), 300g sweet potato, ~50g vegetables 250g minced meat (5% fat), 200g sweet potato ~75g vegetables, 40g goats cheese Meal 4 200g cod, 100g rice, ~75g vegetables 150g chicken breast, 100g rice ~75g vegetables 170g fillet steak, 100g rice, ~75g vegetables Pre-Workout 80-100kcal fruit e.g. 1 apple 80-100kcal fruit e.g. dates Train 10g BCAA (optional) 10g BCAA (optional) Post Workout 30g whey/vegan protein powder, 30g maltodextrin/dextrose 30g whey/vegan protein powder, 30g maltodextrin/dextrose Condiments 1 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 400ml semi-skimmed milk/almond milk 2 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 300ml semiskimmed milk/almond milk 2 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 300ml semiskimmed milk/almond milk Snacks 1 banana, 100g oatmeal + 2 tbsp honey, 100g berries, 100kcal dried fruit 1 banana, 75g almonds, 1 apple 1 banana, 1 apple, 50g almonds, 80g oatmeal + 25g whey protein 9 SAMPLE MEAL PLANS 4,000kcal below HIGH CARB MED CARB LOW CARB (REST DAY) Macros CALS: ~4,000kcals, P: 250g, F: 80g, CHO: 565g CALS: ~4,000kcals, P: 280g, F: 120g, CHO: 430g CALS: ~4,000kcals, P: 310g, F: 170g, CHO: 280g Meal 1 100g oatmeal, 25g whey protein, 2 tbsp honey, 50g berries 3 whole eggs, 3 egg whites, 40g walnuts, ~25g spinach 4 whole eggs, 2 egg whites, ~25g spinach Meal 2 200g chicken breast, 100g rice, ~75g vegetables 200g turkey breast, 75g rice ~75g vegetables 250g chicken breast, 50g almonds ~75g vegetables Meal 3 200g turkey breast, 350g sweet potato, ~75g vegetables 250g minced meat (5% fat), 300g sweet potato, ~50g vegetables 300g minced meat (5% fat), 200g sweet potato ~75g vegetables, 60g goats cheese Meal 4 250g cod, 100g rice, ~75g vegetables 200g chicken breast, 100g rice ~75g vegetables, 40g almonds 250g fillet steak, 100g rice, ~75g vegetables Pre-Workout 150kcal fruit 100kcal fruit Train 10g BCAA (optional) 10g BCAA (optional) Post Workout 30g whey/vegan protein powder, 60g maltodextrin/dextrose 30g whey/vegan protein powder, 60g maltodextrin/dextrose Condiments 2 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 400ml semi-skimmed milk/almond milk 2 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 350ml semiskimmed milk/almond milk 2 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 300ml semiskimmed milk/almond milk Snacks 1 banana, 100g berries, 150kcal dried fruit, 300kcal high carb/low fat energy bar 1 banana, 150kcal dried fruit, 200kcal high carb/low fat energy bar, 80g oatmeal + 30g whey protein 1 banana, 1 apple, 50g almonds, 100g oatmeal + 50g whey protein 10 SAMPLE MEAL PLANS 4,250kcal below HIGH CARB MED CARB LOW CARB (REST DAY) Macros CALS: ~4,250kcals, P: 220g, F: 90g, CHO: 645g CALS: ~4,250kcals, P: 240g, F: 150g, CHO: 495g CALS: ~4,250kcals, P: 240g, F: 236g, CHO: 320g Meal 1 100g oatmeal, 25g whey protein, 2 tbsp honey, 50g berries, 150kcal granola 3 whole eggs, 40g walnuts, ~25g spinach 4 whole eggs, ~25g spinach Meal 2 150g chicken breast, 120g rice, ~75g vegetables, 20g mixed nuts 150g turkey breast, 75g rice ~75g vegetables, 150kcal wholemeal wrap, 1 avocado 150g chicken breast, 50g almonds ~75g vegetables, 1 avocado Meal 3 150g turkey breast, 350g sweet potato, ~75g vegetables, 30g mixed nuts 250g minced meat (5% fat), 300g sweet potato, ~50g vegetables, 150kcal sauce 300g minced meat (5% fat), 250g sweet potato ~75g vegetables, 60g goats cheese Meal 4 200g cod, 100g rice, ~75g vegetables, 150kcal sauce 150g chicken breast, 100g rice ~75g vegetables, 40g almonds 200g fatty steak/salmon, 100g rice, ~75g vegetables Pre-Workout 150kcal fruit 100kcal fruit Train 10g BCAA (optional) 10g BCAA (optional) Post Workout 30g whey/vegan protein powder, 60g maltodextrin/ dextrose 30g whey/vegan protein powder, 30g maltodextrin/dextrose Condiments 2 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 400ml semi-skimmed milk/ almond milk 2 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 350ml semi-skimmed milk/almond milk 3 tbsp coconut/olive oil, 300ml semi-skimmed milk/almond milk Snacks 1 banana, 100g berries, 150kcal dried fruit, 250kcal high carb/low fat energy bar 1 banana, 250kcal high carb/low fat energy bar, 80g oatmeal 1 banana, 1 apple, 50g almonds, 100g oatmeal, 150kcal granola 11 VEGAN SAMPLE MEAL PLANS Macros CALS: ~1,500kcals, P: 112g, F: 47g, CHO: 165g CALS: ~1,750kcals, P: 117g, F: 73g, CHO: 152g CALS: ~2,000kcals, P: 112g, F: 47g, CHO: 165g Meal 1 30g vegan protein, 10g spirulina, 250ml unsweetened almond milk 30g vegan protein, 250ml unsweetened almond milk 30g vegan protein, 10g spirulina, 200ml unsweetened almond milk Meal 2 100kcal seeded wholemeal bread, 1/2 avocado 110g tofu, 50g rice, 100g mixed beans, 50g green veg 200kcal seeded wholemeal bread, 1 avocado Meal 3 200g tofu, 100g beetroot, 100g mixed beans, 50g leafy greens, 100g bell peppers, 15ml balsamic dressing 110g tofu, 150kcal seeded wholemeal bread, 100g beetroot, 1 avocado 200g tofu, 250kcal lentils, 100g mixed beans, 50g green vegetables, 20g chopped garlic, 70g tomatoes Meal 4 100g quorn mince, 150g sweet potato, 100 green vegetables, 70g tomatoes, 20g chopped garlic Pre-Workout 40g oatmeal, 200ml unsweetened almond milk, 100g frozen berries, sprinkle cinnamon 40g oatmeal, 200ml unsweetened almond milk, 100g frozen berries, sprinkle cinnamon 50g oatmeal, 250ml unsweetened almond milk, 100g frozen berries, sprinkle cinnamon 30g vegan protein powder, 20g chia seeds 40g pea protein, 10g spirulina, 1 banana, 20g chia seeds, 200ml unsweetened almond milk Train Post Workout 80-100kcal fruit e.g. 1 apple or 1 banana Condiments Snacks 12 VEGAN SAMPLE MEAL PLANS Macros CALS: ~2,500kcals, P: 180g, F: 78g, CHO: 242g CALS: ~2,750kcals, P: 180g, F: 78g, CHO: 242g CALS: ~3,000kcals, P: 215g, F: 100g, CHO: 298g Meal 1 45g vegan protein, 10g spirulina, 20g chia seeds 30g vegan protein, 10g spirulina, 250ml unsweetened almond milk 30g vegan protein, 10g spirulina, 250ml unsweetened almond milk Meal 2 240g vegan meatballs, 100g chopped tomatoes, 150g pasta sauce, 15g chopped garlic 100kcal seeded wholemeal bread, 1 avocado 200kcal seeded wholemeal bread, 1 avocado Meal 3 175g quorn mince, 250g curried chickpeas, 50g green veg 200g tofu, 100g beetroot, 100g mixed beans, 100g bell peppers, 100g green veg 200g tofu, 100g beetroot, 100g mixed beans, 100g bell peppers, 100g green veg 175g vegan chicken/burgers, 250g sweet potatoes, 100g green veg Meal 4 Pre-Workout 60g oatmeal, 250ml unsweetened almond milk, 100g frozen berries, sprinkle cinnamon 70g oatmeal, 200ml unsweetened almond milk, 100g frozen berries, sprinkle cinnamon 70g oatmeal, 200ml unsweetened almond milk, 100g frozen berries, sprinkle cinnamon 170g tofu, 220g sweet potato, 100 green vegetables, 100g beetroot 200g vegan meatballs, 100g chopped tomatoes, 150g pasta sauce, 40g red onion, 20g chopped garlic, 50g rice 200g vegan meatballs, 100g chopped tomatoes, 150g pasta sauce, 40g red onion, 20g chopped garlic, 50g rice 20g mixed nuts, 1 banana 20g mixed nuts, 1 banana 30g mixed nuts, 1 banana, 1 apple Train Post Workout Condiments Snacks 13 VEGAN SAMPLE MEAL PLANS Macros CALS: ~3,250kcals, P: 183g, F: 106g, CHO: 375g CALS: ~3,500kcals, P: 183g, F: 106g, CHO: 375g Meal 1 30g vegan protein, 10g spirulina, 250ml unsweetened almond milk 30g vegan protein, 10g spirulina, 250ml unsweetened almond milk, 1 avocado Meal 2 200kcal seeded wholemeal bread, 1 avocado 200kcal seeded wholemeal bread, 40g peanut butter Meal 3 200g tofu, 100g beetroot, 100g mixed beans, 100g bell peppers, 100g green veg, 300g sweet potato 200g tofu, 100g beetroot, 100g mixed beans, 100g bell peppers, 100g green veg, 250g sweet potato 80g oatmeal, 200ml unsweetened almond milk, 100g frozen berries, sprinkle cinnamon 80g oatmeal, 200ml unsweetened almond milk, 100g frozen berries, sprinkle cinnamon 200g vegan meatballs, 100g chopped tomatoes, 150g pasta sauce, 40g red onion, 20g chopped garlic, 70g rice 200g vegan meatballs, 100g chopped tomatoes, 150g pasta sauce, 40g red onion, 20g chopped garlic, 90g rice 40g mixed nuts, 1 banana, 1 apple 1 banana, 1 apple, 30g nakd bar, 150kcal dates Meal 4 Pre-Workout Train Post Workout Condiments Snacks 14 For Food Substitutions click the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13eRQufXPTyMVnYXBaIh7YxJWp1T7Yno 4/view?usp=sharing 15