It's called 5-4-3-2-1 plan, in which you count portions. So much easier than calories!
5-P's (proteins)
4-C's (carbs)
3-F's (Fats)
2-G's (veggies)
1- T (treat - optional)
Soooo what does that mean? Here is a sample meal plan:
Meal 1: 2 eggs +3 Whites with Spinach and Red Pepper (1 P, 1 F, 1 G)
Supplements: MultiVitamin, Omega 3's
Meal 2: Oatmeal, w/ natural PB, and 1 scoop Protein Powder (1P, 1C, 1F) (preworkout meal!)
Postworkout Drink ~ Shakeology (1/2 C, 1/2 P)
Meal 3: Low Fat Cottage Cheese with Sliced Banana (1P, 1 C)
Meal 4: Steak, sweet potatoe w/lil butter, Asparagus (1P,1C, 1F, 1G)
Meal 5: Protein shake with Almond Milk and water (P, small amount C)
Totals for the day:
5.5 Protein servings
3.5 Carb servings
3 Fat Servings
2 Greens
