YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE! Does gaining weight seem impossible? Have you spent countless hours searching the web for ways to gain weight as well as muscle? Are you getting frustrated and discouraged with your results? If you are, you’re not alone. Over the years I have went through dozens of meal plans and bodybuilding programs claiming to help me gain weight and muscle, only to leave me disappointed. I could never understand why I wasn’t getting the results they claimed I should have. Why? WHAT I LEARNED The one thing that stayed consistent throughout all of the plans I read was if you want to get big you have to eat big. I know it’s a simplistic concept but it’s true. I always believed I was eating enough to gain weight but the simple fact was I wasn’t. As a Hardgainer (someone who has trouble gaining weight) you have to eat. To track my calories, I used a free calorie tracker (there are several apps to choose from) but it was a huge help for me in gaining weight. After years of trial and error I began creating meal plans for myself from 3,000 calories up to 4,500 calories a day and figured out what I need to eat to gain weight. The biggest thing to keep in mind is that everyone’s body is different, what works for one might not work for another. This meal plan has helped me to gain weight and I’m confident it will help you as well. Be sure to incorporate weight training along with this meal plan, you want to make sure you’re putting all those extra calories to good use. Consistency will be key, there are going to be times when you don’t feel like eating or might not even be that hungry but you need to fight through it. I can’t tell you it will be easy but I can tell you when you look back it will be worth it. Disclaimer: Please understand I’m not a registered dietician or a nutritionist. I don’t have any certifications or formal training when it comes to developing meal plans. I have created several meal plans which have helped me to pack on weight and want to share those to help others. But if you have any issues or concerns after following this plan please consult with your doctor, Jeff Taylor (Water Jug Fitness) cannot be held liable. www.waterjugfitness.com 1 Table of Contents Bulking Meal Prep – 4,400 Calories A Day For Less Than $70 A Week................ 2 Start With The Groceries ............................................................................................................... 2 Cooking Utensils Required .......................................................................................................... 3 Supplements......................................................................................................................................... 4 Cooking Directions........................................................................................................................... 4 Ready To Package .......................................................................................................................... 6 Video Links ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Monday ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Tuesday.................................................................................................................................................... 9 Wednesday........................................................................................................................................ 11 Thursday ............................................................................................................................................... 13 Friday ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 www.waterjugfitness.com 2 Bulking Meal Prep – 4,400 Calories A Day For Less Than $70 A Week Food Start With The Groceries Cost 5 Bananas $1.07 Classic Fruit Medley (3 Lb.) $7.99 2 Packages Everything Bagels $4.00 2 (16 Oz.) Packages Whole Grain Brown Rice $1.78 Extra Virgin Olive Oil (8.5 FL Oz.) $3.19 Mayo With Olive Oil (12 FL Oz.) $2.19 Walnuts (16 OZ.) $3.99 5 Cans Chunk Light Tuna In Water $3.45 2 Dozen Large Eggs $3.98 3 (1 Lb.) Packages 93% Lean 7% Fat Honeysuckle Ground Turkey (3 Lb. Total) $12.57 (5 Lbs.) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $9.53 5 (12 Oz.) Bags Frozen Broccoli Cuts $5.00 2 Cartons 2% Milk $2.00 Cream Cheese (8 Oz.) $1.69 Large Container Low-Fat 2% Cottage Cheese (16 Oz.) $1.25 Small Container 4% Cottage Cheese (16 Oz.) $1.25 Frank’s Red Hot (5 FL Oz.) $1.37 Gallon of water $0.89 GRAND TOTAL $67.19 www.waterjugfitness.com 3 Cooking Utensils Required 1 - 14 Inch Cooking Pan Food Scale 2 - 12 Quart Cooking Pots Strainer 1 - 3 Quart Cooking Pot 10 - Meal Prep Containers Cutting Board Measuring Cup Set Tinfoil Rice Cooker Knife Set 1 - 9-Inch x 13-Inch Baking Dish www.waterjugfitness.com 4 Slotted Spoon Spatula Supplements Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy Optimum Nutrition Creatine Powder Cooking Directions Chicken 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Cover cooking pan in tinfoil. 3. In a strainer, rinse chicken. 4. Place chicken on a cutting board and trim off any excess fat. 5. Cut the chicken breast in half to help it cook faster and place it in your cooking pan. 6. Place chicken in cooking pan with small separation between each piece 7. Add desired seasoning (Frank’s Red Hot). 8. Place in the oven for 25 minutes. 9. When there is about 10 minutes left, take the chicken out and flip each piece to ensure its cooking evenly. 10. Place back in oven for the remaining 9 - 10 minutes. www.waterjugfitness.com 5 11. Always check to make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Cut a few pieces of chicken open and make sure there is no pink, see video. Ground Turkey 1. In a large cooking skillet add 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2. Turn the stove to a medium high heat. 3. After the skillet has had a chance to heat up for a couple of minutes add the 3 packages of ground turkey. 4. With a spatula, mix the ground turkey together. 5. Add desired seasoning. (Salt, Pepper, Frank’s Red Hot) 6. Place a lid on it and let it cook for 5 minutes. 7. After 5 minutes, with a spatula, mix the ground turkey again to ensure it is cooking evenly. 8. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until there is no red showing in ground turkey, see video. Rice (Rice Cooker) 1. Put bag of rice in rice cooker. 2. Add water to the max line in rice cooker. 3. The rice cooker will do the rest! 4. Keep in mind, your rice cooker may be slightly different. The best way to tell if the rice is cooked, use a fork and taste a few of the pieces. Before you taste it though, give it a few minutes to cool. The rice should be soft but not mushy. Rice (On Stove) 1. Put bag of rice in medium size cooking pot. 2. Add 5 cups of water. 3. Place on stove and cook on a medium high heat for 15 – 20 minutes. 4. The best way to tell if the rice is cooked, use a fork and taste a few of the pieces. Before you taste it though, give it a few minutes to cool. The rice should be soft but not mushy. Broccoli 1. Place 5 packages of broccoli in large cooking pot. 2. Fill with water until fully submerged. 3. Cook on medium high heat for 20 minutes. Eggs 1. Place eggs in large cooking pot. 2. Fill with water until eggs are fully submerged (should be at least an inch of water covering the eggs). 3. Cook on medium high until boiling. 4. Once boiling, turn to low and cook for an additional 15 minutes. www.waterjugfitness.com 6 5. Dump the hot water. 6. Add cold water and ice cubes to chill. 7. Wait 10 minutes and peel. Ready To Package Now that you have all the food cooked lets package it up! Meal One (5 Containers) • 8 Oz. 93/7 Ground Turkey • 1 1/3 Cups Brown Rice • 2 Cups Broccoli • 1 Tbsp. Frank’s Red Hot • 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Meal Two (5 Containers) • 8 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts • 1 1/3 Cups Brown Rice • 2 Cup Broccoli • 1 Tbsp. Frank’s Red Hot • 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Video Links • • • Bulking Meal Prep – 4,400 Calories A Day For Less Than $70 A Week: Groceries Bulking Meal Prep – 4,400 Calories A Day For Less Than $70 A Week: Time To Eat Bulking Meal Prep – 4,400 Calories A Day For Less Than $70 A Week: Prep And Pack www.waterjugfitness.com 7 Monday Protein ==PP Protein Carbohydrates = C= C Carbohydrates Fats ==FF Fats When you feel like quitting think about why you started! BREAKFAST 1: 7:00 – 7:30AM (240 CALORIES P-32G/C-15G/F-6G) Food Serving Size 2% Milk 8 Oz. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: BREAKFAST 2: 9:00 – 9:30AM (740 CALORIES P-26G/C-89G/F-35G) Food Serving Size Banana 1 Walnuts 1 Oz. Everything Bagel 1 Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Hard-Boiled Egg 2 Personal Notes: LUNCH 1: 11:45PM – 12:15PM (820 CALORIES P-56G/C-78G/F-33G) Food Serving Size 93/7 Ground Turkey 8 Oz. Brown Rice 1 1/3 Cups Broccoli 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Personal Notes: LUNCH 2: 2:00 – 2:30PM (605 CALORIES P-47G/C-57G/F-22G) Food Serving Size Chunk Light Tuna In Water 4 Oz. Everything Bagel 1 Mayo With Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Hard-Boiled Egg 2 Personal Notes: PRE WORKOUT SMOOTHIE: 4:15 – 4:30PM (330 CALORIES P-34G/C-35G/F-6G) Food Serving Size 2% Milk 8 Oz. Classic Fruit Medley 1 Cup Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: IMPORTANT: I take 2 Tbsp. Dextrose and 1 Scoop Amino Energy with 8 Oz. water. Then I add 2 Tbsp. Dextrose and 2 Scoops Amino Energy in ½ gallon of water. See video for more information about mixing these. www.waterjugfitness.com 8 PRE WORKOUT SHAKE: 5:15 – 5:30PM (155 CALORIES P-0G/C-39G/F-0G) Food Serving Size Now Foods Dextrose Powder 4 Tbsp. Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy 3 Scoops Optimum Nutrition Creatine Powder 1 Tsp. Personal Notes: I workout around 5:45 or 6:00PM till 7:00 or 7:30PM POST WORKOUT SHAKE: 7:00PM – 7:30PM (190 CALORIES P-24G/C-21G/F-1G) Food Serving Size Now Foods Dextrose Powder 2 Tbsp. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: POST WORKOUT MEAL: 8:00 – 8:30PM (862 CALORIES P-72G/C-90G/F-25G) Food Serving Size Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 8 Oz. Brown Rice 1 1/3 Cups Broccoli 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Franks Red Hot 1 Tbsp. 2% Milk 8 Oz. Personal Notes: SNACK: 10:00 – 10:30PM (555 CALORIES P-34G/C-49G/F-27G) Food Serving Size 2% Low Fat Cottage Cheese ¼ Cup 4% Cottage Cheese ½ Cup Walnuts 1 Oz. Classic Fruit Medley ½ Cup Everything Bagel ½ Personal Notes: TOTAL CALORIES = 4,452 Protein (g) = 319 Personal Notes: Carbs (g) = 470 Fats (g) = 154 www.waterjugfitness.com 9 Tuesday Protein ==PP Protein Carbohydrates = C= C Carbohydrates Fats ==FF Fats BREAKFAST 1: 7:00 – 7:30AM (240 CALORIES P-32G/C-15G/F-6G) Food Serving Size 2% Milk 8 Oz. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: BREAKFAST 2: 9:00 – 9:30AM (740 CALORIES P-26G/C-89G/F-35G) Food Serving Size Banana 1 Walnuts 1 Oz. Everything Bagel 1 Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Hard-Boiled Egg 2 Personal Notes: LUNCH 1: 11:45PM – 12:15PM (820 CALORIES P-56G/C-78G/F-33G) Food Serving Size 93/7 Ground Turkey 8 Oz. Brown Rice 1 1/3 Cups Broccoli 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Personal Notes: LUNCH 2: 2:00 – 2:30PM (605 CALORIES P-47G/C-57G/F-22G) Food Serving Size Chunk Light Tuna In Water 4 Oz. Everything Bagel 1 Mayo With Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Hard-Boiled Egg 2 Personal Notes: PRE WORKOUT SMOOTHIE: 4:15 – 4:30PM (330 CALORIES P-34G/C-35G/F-6G) Food Serving Size 2% Milk 8 Oz. Classic Fruit Medley 1 Cup Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: IMPORTANT: I take 2 Tbsp. Dextrose and 1 Scoop Amino Energy with 8 Oz. water. Then I add 2 Tbsp. Dextrose and 2 Scoops Amino Energy in ½ gallon of water. See video for more information about mixing these. www.waterjugfitness.com 10 PRE WORKOUT SHAKE: 5:15 – 5:30PM (155 CALORIES P-0G/C-39G/F-0G) Food Serving Size Now Foods Dextrose Powder 4 Tbsp. Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy 3 Scoops Optimum Nutrition Creatine Powder 1 Tsp. Personal Notes: I workout around 5:45 or 6:00PM till 7:00 or 7:30PM POST WORKOUT SHAKE: 7:00PM – 7:30PM (190 CALORIES P-24G/C-21G/F-1G) Food Serving Size Now Foods Dextrose Powder 2 Tbsp. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: POST WORKOUT MEAL: 8:00 – 8:30PM (862 CALORIES P-72G/C-90G/F-25G) Food Serving Size Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 8 Oz. Brown Rice 1 1/3 Cups Broccoli 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Franks Red Hot 1 Tbsp. 2% Milk 8 Oz. Personal Notes: SNACK: 10:00 – 10:30PM (555 CALORIES P-34G/C-49G/F-27G) Food Serving Size 2% Low Fat Cottage Cheese ¼ Cup 4% Cottage Cheese ½ Cup Walnuts 1 Oz. Classic Fruit Medley ½ Cup Everything Bagel ½ Personal Notes: TOTAL CALORIES = 4,452 Protein (g) = 319 Personal Notes: Carbs (g) = 470 Fats (g) = 154 www.waterjugfitness.com 11 Wednesday How bad do you want it? Protein ==PP Protein Carbohydrates = C= C Carbohydrates Fats ==FF Fats BREAKFAST 1: 7:00 – 7:30AM (240 CALORIES P-32G/C-15G/F-6G) Food Serving Size 2% Milk 8 Oz. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: BREAKFAST 2: 9:00 – 9:30AM (740 CALORIES P-26G/C-89G/F-35G) Food Serving Size Banana 1 Walnuts 1 Oz. Everything Bagel 1 Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Hard-Boiled Egg 2 Personal Notes: LUNCH 1: 11:45PM – 12:15PM (820 CALORIES P-56G/C-78G/F-33G) Food Serving Size 93/7 Ground Turkey 8 Oz. Brown Rice 1 1/3 Cups Broccoli 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Personal Notes: LUNCH 2: 2:00 – 2:30PM (605 CALORIES P-47G/C-57G/F-22G) Food Serving Size Chunk Light Tuna In Water 4 Oz. Everything Bagel 1 Mayo With Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Hard-Boiled Egg 2 Personal Notes: PRE WORKOUT SMOOTHIE: 4:15 – 4:30PM (330 CALORIES P-34G/C-35G/F-6G) Food Serving Size 2% Milk 8 Oz. Classic Fruit Medley 1 Cup Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: IMPORTANT: I take 2 Tbsp. Dextrose and 1 Scoop Amino Energy with 8 Oz. water. Then I add 2 Tbsp. Dextrose and 2 Scoops Amino Energy in ½ gallon of water. See video for more information about mixing these. www.waterjugfitness.com 12 PRE WORKOUT SHAKE: 5:15 – 5:30PM (155 CALORIES P-0G/C-39G/F-0G) Food Serving Size Now Foods Dextrose Powder 4 Tbsp. Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy 3 Scoops Optimum Nutrition Creatine Powder 1 Tsp. Personal Notes: I workout around 5:45 or 6:00PM till 7:00 or 7:30PM POST WORKOUT SHAKE: 7:00PM – 7:30PM (190 CALORIES P-24G/C-21G/F-1G) Food Serving Size Now Foods Dextrose Powder 2 Tbsp. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: POST WORKOUT MEAL: 8:00 – 8:30PM (862 CALORIES P-72G/C-90G/F-25G) Food Serving Size Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 8 Oz. Brown Rice 1 1/3 Cups Broccoli 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Franks Red Hot 1 Tbsp. 2% Milk 8 Oz. Personal Notes: SNACK: 10:00 – 10:30PM (405 CALORIES P-29G/C-24G/F-23G) Food Serving Size 2% Low Fat Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Walnuts 1 Oz. Classic Fruit Medley ½ Cup Personal Notes: TOTAL CALORIES = 4,347 Protein (g) = 320 Personal Notes: Carbs (g) = 448 Fats (g) = 151 Additional Note: You will notice this day has less calories than the others. That’s because one of the days will be a rest day (a day you do not go to the gym) and on that day you will eat a few less calories. www.waterjugfitness.com 13 Thursday Protein ==PP Protein Carbohydrates = C= C Carbohydrates Fats ==FF Fats BREAKFAST 1: 7:00 – 7:30AM (240 CALORIES P-32G/C-15G/F-6G) Food Serving Size 2% Milk 8 Oz. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: BREAKFAST 2: 9:00 – 9:30AM (740 CALORIES P-26G/C-89G/F-35G) Food Serving Size Banana 1 Walnuts 1 Oz. Everything Bagel 1 Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Hard-Boiled Egg 2 Personal Notes: LUNCH 1: 11:45PM – 12:15PM (820 CALORIES P-56G/C-78G/F-33G) Food Serving Size 93/7 Ground Turkey 8 Oz. Brown Rice 1 1/3 Cups Broccoli 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Personal Notes: LUNCH 2: 2:00 – 2:30PM (605 CALORIES P-47G/C-57G/F-22G) Food Serving Size Chunk Light Tuna In Water 4 Oz. Everything Bagel 1 Mayo With Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Hard-Boiled Egg 2 Personal Notes: PRE WORKOUT SMOOTHIE: 4:15 – 4:30PM (330 CALORIES P-34G/C-35G/F-6G) Food Serving Size 2% Milk 8 Oz. Classic Fruit Medley 1 Cup Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: IMPORTANT: I take 2 Tbsp. Dextrose and 1 Scoop Amino Energy with 8 Oz. water. Then I add 2 Tbsp. Dextrose and 2 Scoops Amino Energy in ½ gallon of water. See video for more information about mixing these. www.waterjugfitness.com 14 PRE WORKOUT SHAKE: 5:15 – 5:30PM (155 CALORIES P-0G/C-39G/F-0G) Food Serving Size Now Foods Dextrose Powder 4 Tbsp. Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy 3 Scoops Optimum Nutrition Creatine Powder 1 Tsp. Personal Notes: I workout around 5:45 or 6:00PM till 7:00 or 7:30PM POST WORKOUT SHAKE: 7:00PM – 7:30PM (190 CALORIES P-24G/C-21G/F-1G) Food Serving Size Now Foods Dextrose Powder 2 Tbsp. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: POST WORKOUT MEAL: 8:00 – 8:30PM (862 CALORIES P-72G/C-90G/F-25G) Food Serving Size Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 8 Oz. Brown Rice 1 1/3 Cups Broccoli 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Franks Red Hot 1 Tbsp. 2% Milk 8 Oz. Personal Notes: SNACK: 10:00 – 10:30PM (555 CALORIES P-34G/C-49G/F-27G) Food Serving Size 2% Low Fat Cottage Cheese ¼ Cup 4% Cottage Cheese ½ Cup Walnuts 1 Oz. Classic Fruit Medley ½ Cup Everything Bagel ½ Personal Notes: TOTAL CALORIES = 4,452 Protein (g) = 319 Personal Notes: Carbs (g) = 470 Fats (g) = 154 www.waterjugfitness.com 15 Friday Protein = P Carbohydrates = C Fats = F BREAKFAST 1: 7:00 – 7:30AM (240 CALORIES P-32G/C-15G/F-6G) Food Serving Size 2% Milk 8 Oz. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: BREAKFAST 2: 9:00 – 9:30AM (740 CALORIES P-26G/C-89G/F-35G) Food Serving Size Banana 1 Walnuts 1 Oz. Everything Bagel 1 Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Hard-Boiled Egg 2 Personal Notes: LUNCH 1: 11:45PM – 12:15PM (820 CALORIES P-56G/C-78G/F-33G) Food Serving Size 93/7 Ground Turkey 8 Oz. Brown Rice 1 1/3 Cups Broccoli 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Personal Notes: LUNCH 2: 2:00 – 2:30PM (605 CALORIES P-47G/C-57G/F-22G) Food Serving Size Chunk Light Tuna In Water 4 Oz. Everything Bagel 1 Mayo With Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Hard-Boiled Egg 2 Personal Notes: PRE WORKOUT SMOOTHIE: 4:15 – 4:30PM (330 CALORIES P-34G/C-35G/F-6G) Food Serving Size 2% Milk 8 Oz. Classic Fruit Medley 1 Cup Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: IMPORTANT: I take 2 Tbsp. Dextrose and 1 Scoop Amino Energy with 8 Oz. water. Then I add 2 Tbsp. Dextrose and 2 Scoops Amino Energy in ½ gallon of water. See video for more information about mixing these. www.waterjugfitness.com 16 PRE WORKOUT SHAKE: 5:15 – 5:30PM (155 CALORIES P-0G/C-39G/F-0G) Food Serving Size Now Foods Dextrose Powder 4 Tbsp. Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy 3 Scoops Optimum Nutrition Creatine Powder 1 Tsp. Personal Notes: I workout around 5:45 or 6:00PM till 7:00 or 7:30PM POST WORKOUT SHAKE: 7:00PM – 7:30PM (190 CALORIES P-24G/C-21G/F-1G) Food Serving Size Now Foods Dextrose Powder 2 Tbsp. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard 1 Scoop Personal Notes: POST WORKOUT MEAL: 8:00 – 8:30PM (862 CALORIES P-72G/C-90G/F-25G) Food Serving Size Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 8 Oz. Brown Rice 1 1/3 Cups Broccoli 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Franks Red Hot 1 Tbsp. 2% Milk 8 Oz. Personal Notes: SNACK: 10:00 – 10:30PM (555 CALORIES P-34G/C-49G/F-27G) Food Serving Size 2% Low Fat Cottage Cheese ¼ Cup 4% Cottage Cheese ½ Cup Walnuts 1 Oz. Classic Fruit Medley ½ Cup Everything Bagel ½ Personal Notes: TOTAL CALORIES = 4,452 Protein (g) = 319 Personal Notes: Carbs (g) = 470 Fats (g) = 154 www.waterjugfitness.com 17