Fueling My Goals with a Cyclical Nutrition Strategy
I’ve started a new cyclical meal plan structured around my training intensity and recovery needs:
- Plan 1 (P1) – 5 days/week for fat loss & stable energy
- Plan 2 (P2) – 2 days/week for glycogen reload & muscle growth
This approach lets me balance clean cutting with high-performance fueling.
P1 – 5 Days/Week (Moderate Carbs – High Protein – Balanced Fats)
Goal: Lean muscle maintenance & fat loss
Meal 1 – Breakfast
- Lemon & ginger water
- 240g egg whites + 1 whole egg
- 50g gluten-free oat flour
- 30g ground almonds
- 60g unsweetened apple sauce
- Supplements: Vitamin C, Omega 3, CoQ10, D3/K2, Chromium Picolinate, Glutathione
Meal 2 – Lunch
- 200g cooked chicken or turkey
- 200g green vegetables
- 10g olive oil
Meal 3 – Mid-afternoon
- 200g cooked chicken or turkey
- 150g green vegetables
- 150g cooked basmati rice
- 10g olive oil
- Omega 3 + Chromium Picolinate
Meal 4 – Pre-workout snack
- 30g Hydro Whey
- 50g rice cream
- 30g peanut butter
Meal 5 – Intra/Post-Workout
- Preworkout supplement
- 10g EAA during workout
- 50g Cluster Dextrin + 40g Hydro Whey post-workout
Meal 6 – Dinner
- 150g cooked white fish (cod, tilapia, or similar)
- 200g green vegetables
- 10g olive oil
- Supplements: Omega 3, ZMA, Glutamine
Macros:
- ~197g carbs | ~97g fat | ~210g protein | ~2,560 kcal
- Macros Ratio: 31% carbs – 35% fat – 34% protein
P2 – 2 Days/Week (High Carbs – Low Fat – Moderate Protein)
Goal: Muscle recovery, metabolic boost
Meal 1 – Breakfast
- Lemon water
- 240g egg whites
- 80g gluten-free oat flour
- 20g honey
- Supplements: Vitamin C, CoQ10, D3/K2
Meal 2 – Lunch
- 180g egg whites
- 250g cooked basmati rice
Meal 3 – Mid-afternoon
- 180g cooked chicken or turkey
- 150g green vegetables
- 250g cooked potatoe
Meal 4 – Pre-workout snack
- 20g Hydro Whey
- 60g rice cream
- 10g goji berrie
Meal 5 – Intra/Post-Workout
- Preworkout supplement
- 10g EAA during workout
- 50g Cluster Dextrin + 40g Hydro Whey + 60g oat flour post-workou
Meal 6 – Dinner
- 150g cooked white fish
- 200g green vegetables
- 250g cooked potatoes
- Supplements: ZMA, Glutamine
Macros
- ~370g carbs | ~27g fat | ~184g protein | ~2,567 kcal
- Macros Ratio: 60% carbs – 10% fat – 30% protein
Water Intake: 3–4L/day
Tip: Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar + 1 tbsp lime juice to meals 3 & 6 for digestion.