budget muscle
building
meal plan
budget muscle building meal plan
1 DAY
MEAL 1
Breakfast Smoothie
Meal Cost $1.70
MEAL 2
Egg Stir Fry
Meal Cost $1.51
MEAL 3
Fajita Bowl
Meal Cost $2.84
MEAL 4
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Dish
Meal Cost $2.34
Total Cost: $8.39
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Calories
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1 DAY
2710
Fat
79g
Carbs
347g
Fiber
44g
Protein
160g
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budget muscle building meal plan (weekly shopping list)
Building Muscle on a Budget
25 items
25
items
Fruits
7 Frozen Bananas
Vegetables
3 1/2 cups (315 grams) Carrot
3 1/2 cups (315 grams) Celery
Breakfast
7/8 cups (210 grams Peanut Butter
Seeds, Nuts & Spices
1 Black Pepper
7 Green Bell Pepper
3 1/2 cups (315 grams) Green
Cabbage
Bread, Fish, Meat & Cheese
1.75 lbs (770 grams) Boneless,
Skinless Chicken Breast
~2 lbs (~875 grams) 93% Lean, 7%
Fat Ground Turkey
Condiments & Oils
3 1/2 Sweet Onion
7 cups (1.05 kilograms) Green Beans
~4 lbs (~1.75 kilograms) Sweet Potato
~1/2 cup (105 mL) Extra Virgin Olive
Oil
1 1/3 cups (315 mL) Soy Sauce
1 Paprika
1 Garlic Powder
1 Salt
Boxed & Canned
Cold
7 cups (1.61 kilograms) Canned Pinto
Beans
7 cups (1.4 kilograms) Uncooked
Brown Rice
1 3/4 cups (350 grams) Salsa
14 cups (3.5 L) 2% Milk
21 Eggs
Other
14 Chicken Stock Cubes
Baking
7 scoops (245 grams) Whey Protein
Powder
2 1/3 cups (210 grams) Oats
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Breakfast Smoothie
Breakfast Smoothie- Total Cost $1.70
meal
cost
5 ingredients · 5 minutes · 1 serving
$1.70
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5 ingredients · 5 minutes · 1 serving
Directions
Ingredients
1.
Place all ingredients together in a blender, along with a handful of ice.
1/3 cup Oats (30 grams)
2.
Blend until smoothie. Adjust consistency by adding more ice to make it thicker or by
adding water to make it thinner. Enjoy!
1 Frozen Banana (medium-sized)
2 cups 2% Milk (500 mL)
2 tbsps All Natural Peanut Butter (30 grams)
1 Whey Protein Powder (about 35 grams)
Nutrition
Amount per serving
Calories
766
Fiber
Fat
29g
Protein
Carbs
78g
8g
55g
MEAL #1 SWAPS (Breakfast Smoothie):
Below you’ll find easy food swaps that you can make to add some variety whenever you
get bored of the original recipe.
PROTEIN SOURCE:
1 scoop (35g) Whey
Protein
FATS SOURCE:
2 tbsp (30g) Peanut
Butter
• Switch up the flavour!
(e.g. vanilla instead of
chocolate)
• Switch to a vegan
protein powder
• 1.5 tbsp (20g) coconut oil
• ½ medium avocado
• ~3tbsp (30g) flax seed
CARBS SOURCE:
1/3 cup (30g) Oats
• 3/4 oz (20g) granola
• 1 banana
• 2 dates
Note: Swap the dairy milk in the smoothie with 2 cups Soy milk for a dairy free alternative.
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Egg Stir Fry
Egg Stir Fry- Total Cost $1.51
meal
cost
8 ingredients · 35 minutes · 1 serving
$1.51
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8 ingredients · 35 minutes · 1 serving
Directions
Ingredients
1.
Rinse the brown rice and place in a pot or a rice cooker with water. You can use the
finger hack to cook the rice by lining up the water with the first line of your index finger.
1/2 cup Uncooked Brown Rice (about 100
grams)
2.
Toss in the chicken stock cube and let the rice cook. Once rice has finished cooking, mix
it up and let it cool.
1 Chicken Stock Cube
3.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium to medium high heat and add the eggs. Scramble
until cooked through and set aside.
4.
In another skillet, heat over medium high heat and throw in the veggies to cook. Add
garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. The veggies are cooked when they've slightly
reduced in size and are softer.
5.
Next, add the rice to the veggie mixture and soy sauce. Mix together.
6.
Finally, take the skillet off the heat and add in the scrambled eggs. Taste the mixture and
add any additional seasonings or sauces as desired or needed. Enjoy!
3 Egg
1/2 cup Carrot (diced; about 45 grams)
1/2 cup Celery (diced; about 45 grams)
1/2 cup Green Cabbage (diced; about 45 grams)
2 tsps Garlic Powder
3 tbsps Soy Sauce (to taste)
Nutrition
Amount per serving
Calories
602
Fiber
Fat
18g
Protein
Carbs
81g
7g
27g
MEAL #2 SWAPS (Egg Stir Fry):
Below you’ll find easy food swaps that you can make to add some variety whenever you
get bored of the original recipe.
PROTEIN + FATS SOURCE:
3 whole eggs
CARBS SOURCE:
½ cup (~100g) uncooked brown rice
• 4 ounces (~110g) raw ground turkey
(93/7)
• 4 ounces (~110g) raw ground beef
(90/10)
• 1 can (~110g) canned salmon
• ½ cup (~100g) uncooked quinoa
• 3.5 ounces (~100g) uncooked pasta
• 14 ounces (~400g) raw sweet potato
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Fajita Bowl
Fajita Bowl- Total Cost $2.84
meal
cost
9 ingredients · 30 minutes · 1 serving
$2.84
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9 ingredients · 30 minutes · 1 serving
Directions
Ingredients
1.
Rinse the brown rice and place in a pot or a rice cooker with water. You can use the
finger hack to cook the rice by lining up the water with the first line of your index finger.
1/2 cup Uncooked Brown Rice (about 100
grams)
2.
While the rice is cooking, heat a pan over medium to medium high heat and add the
chicken, diced green pepper, and diced onion. Season with a pinch of salt and paprika.
1 Chicken Stock Cube
3.
After the ingredients have cooked down a bit, add in the pinto beans and mix together.
4.
Place cooked rice onto a plate and place the chicken mixture either beside or on top of
the rice. Top with salsa for more flavor. Enjoy!
4 ozs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (raw;
about 110 grams)
1 Green Bell Pepper (diced)
1/2 Sweet Onion (diced)
1 cup Pinto Beans (canned; about 230 grams)
1/4 cup Salsa (about 50 grams)
Paprika (to taste)
Salt (to taste)
Nutrition
Calories
Fat
Carbs
Amount per serving
782
8g
Fiber
19g
Protein
48g
130g
MEAL #3 SWAPS (Fajita Bowl):
Below you’ll find easy food swaps that you can make to add some variety whenever you
get bored of the original recipe.
PROTEIN SOURCE:
4oz (~110g) raw diced chicken breast
CARB SOURCE:
½ cup (~100g) uncooked brown rice
• 7oz (~200g) raw egg whites
• 1 can (~120g) tuna
• 1 Tilapia fillet
• ½ cup (~100g) uncooked quinoa
• 3.5 ounces (~100g) uncooked pasta
• 14 ounces (~400g) raw sweet potato
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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Dish
meal
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Dish- Total Cost $2.34
cost
8 ingredients · 30 minutes · 1 serving
$2.34
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9 ingredients · 30 minutes · 1 serving
Directions
Ingredients
1.
Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC).
9 ozs Sweet Potato (chopped; about 250 grams)
2.
Place the chopped sweet potato on a sheet pan and drizzle olive oil over top. Mix
together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in oven and roast for 30
minutes.
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (15 mL)
3.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat a skillet over medium high heat and add the
ground turkey. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to taste, and then
break up the ground turkey with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink and cooked through.
4.
In a pot or pan, steam the green beans by adding a bit of water, covering, and letting it
steam until done to your liking. Top with any desired seasonings.
5.
Once everything is finished cooking, place it onto a plate and enjoy!
Notes
4 1/2 ozs 93% Lean, 7% Fat Ground Turkey
(raw; about 125 grams)
Salt (to taste)
Black Pepper (to taste)
Garlic Powder (to taste)
Paprika (to taste)
1 cup Green Beans (about 150 grams)
Nutrition
Additional Seasonings
Add cinnamon or ketchup to the sweet potatoes.
Amount per serving
Calories
560
Fiber
10g
Fat
24g
Protein
30g
Carbs
58g
MEAL #4 SWAPS (Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Dish):
Below you’ll find easy food swaps that you can make to add some variety whenever you
get bored of the original recipe.
PROTEIN + FATS
SOURCE:
4.5 ounces (~125g) raw
ground turkey (93/7)
• 4.5 ounces (~125g) raw
ground beef (90/10)
• 1 can (~110g)
canned salmon
• 3 whole eggs
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CARB SOURCE:
10oz (~280g) raw diced
sweet potato
• 1/3 cup (~60g)
uncooked quinoa
• 2 ounces (~60g)
uncooked pasta
• 1/3 cup (~60g) uncooked
brown rice
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FATS SOURCE:
1 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
• ½ medium avocado
• 0.75 (~20g) peanuts
• 1.5 tbsp (22g) peanut
butter
• 1 tbsp (13g) coconut oil
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How to Meal Prep
budget muscle building
meal plan
If you want to meal prep this meal for a certain amount of days, simply multiply each of the
ingredients by that number of days. Cook the meal as you normally would, and once it’s finished,
weigh the finished food product(s). Divide the finished weight by the number of days you meal
prepped for, and that’s the amount that you need to place in each container.
I would recommend prepping every 3 days to maximize freshness of the meal and to minimize
potential waste. Alternatively, you can prep for 1-2 weeks in advance and freeze some of the
cooked meals, and thaw it the night before eating.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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DISCLAIMER
The content provided in this PDF is for
informational and educational purposes
only. Jeremy Ethier is not a medical doctor,
psychologist, therapist, nutritionist, or registered
dietitian. The contents of this document should
not be construed as medical, psychological,
dietary, nutritional, or healthcare advice of any
kind. The contents of this document are not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any health conditions, nor are they intended to
replace a physician, dietitian, nutritionist, or other
qualified healthcare professional’s advice. You
should always consult your physician, dietitian,
or other qualified healthcare professional on
any matters regarding your health, engagement
in physical activity, and/or diet before starting
any fitness program or meal plan to determine
if it is suitable for your needs. This is especially
important if you (or your family members) have a
history of high blood pressure or heart disease,
if you have ever experienced chest pain while
exercising, or if you have experienced chest
pain in the past month when not engaged in
physical activity. You should also consult your
physician, dietitian, or other qualified healthcare
professional before starting any fitness program,
meal plan, or dietary regimen if you smoke, have
high cholesterol, are obese, or have a bone or
joint problem that could be made worse by a
change in physical activity or diet. Do not start
or continue any fitness program, meal plan, or
dietary regimen if your physician, dietitian, or
health care provider advises against it. If you
experience faintness, dizziness, pain, shortness
of breath or any other form of discomfort at
any time while exercising or while following
any meal plan/dietary regimen, you should stop
immediately. If you are in Canada and think you
are having a medical or health emergency, call
your health care provider, or 911, immediately.
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Please note the following:
• any and all exercise that you do as a result of
what you read in this PDF shall be performed
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adhere to as a result of what you read in this
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