logo

Favoreats

Favoreats LLC

GET — On the App Store

View

Macro Meal Plan For Beginners

simplynoelblog.com
  • minutes
  • Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

1 serving

macro meal plan

2020

spring meal plan

1 serving

discloser: this post may contain affiliate links. review my full disclosers

1 serving

i've been using the macro meal plan strategy

1 serving

it's full of everyday meals you'd normally eat just in properly balanced proportions to help you achieve your goals

1 serving

it's also budget friendly

1 serving

so don't worry starting another meal plan that will cost you an arm and a leg just to send you back through the mcdonalds drive thru again

1 serving

ready to get started

1 serving

how does the macro diet work

1 serving

protein

1 serving

fat

4

protein: calories

9

fat: calories

1 serving

this isn't a temporary diet that will make you “lose weight fast” like other diets proclaim

1 serving

when it functions properly your body will get rid of any excess fat

1 1/10

sedentary : calorie-calculation = bmr x

1 11/40

lightly active : calorie-calculation = bmr x

1 7/20

moderately active : calorie-calculation = bmr x

1 21/40

very active : calorie-calculation = bmr x

1 serving

caloric deficit

1 serving

your goal is to lose weight by focusing on lowering your body fat percentage

1 serving

caloric surplus

1 serving

gain weight in a healthy way

1 serving

caloric deficit

1 serving

mild: below your daily calorie need

1 serving

moderate: below your daily calorie need

1 serving

aggressive: below your daily calorie need

1 serving

if you selected maintenance then you'll just find your daily calorie need and shoot

1 serving

caloric surplus

1 serving

mild: above your daily calorie need

1 serving

moderate: above your daily calorie need

1 serving

how this macro meal plan works

1 servings

so just determine which calorie category you fit into below and choose the correct number of meal to match

1 serving

i used to create meal plans

1 serving

if you're pickier than that and want to create a perfect meal plan read how to create your own and grab my free template here

1 serving

calorie range guide

1

breakfast serving

2

lunch/dinner meal servings

1

breakfast serving

1

snack serving

2

lunch/dinner meal servings

1

breakfast serving

2

snack servings

2

lunch/dinner meal servings

2

breakfast servings

2

snack serving

2

lunch/dinner meal servings

2

breakfast servings

2

snack serving

3

lunch/dinner meal servings

1 serving

note: lunch and dinner meals are interchangable

1 serving

breakfast options

1 serving

lunch options

1 serving

dinner options

1 serving

breakfast

1 pt

o peanut butter toast & protein shake

1 Slice

bread

1 Tablespoon

peanut butter

2 Scoops

plexus vegan

1 cup

almond milk

1 pt

o 2 - toast w/butter & protein shake

1 Slice

bread

1/4 Tablespoon

butter

2 Scoops

plexus vegan

1 cup

almond milk

1 pt

o 3 - avocado toast & protein shake

1 Slice

bread

2 Tablespoons

avocado

2 Scoops

plexus vegan

1 cup

almond milk

1 pt

o 4 - egg on toast & protein shake

2 Slices

bread

1

egg

1/2 Tablespoon

olive oil mayo

1 Scoop

plexus vegan

1/2 cup

almond milk

1 pt

o 5 - cheerios

3/4 Cup

honey nut cheerios

1/4 cup

almond milk

1

egg

1 Scoop

plexus vegan

1/2 cup

almond milk

1 pt

o 6 - egg

1

apple

2 Scoops

plexus vegan

1 cup

almond milk

1 pt

o 7 - breakfast burrito

1 can

this one you wrap up and freeze

1

flour tortilla

2

eggs

2/3 cup

hash browns

2 ozs

ham

1 serving

peppers

1 pt

o 8 - breakfast bowl

1 serving

lighter option than the burrito

1

egg

2 cups

hash browns

2 ozs

turkey sausage

1 serving

peppers

1 pt

o apple

1

apple

1 container

oikos triple zero yogurt

1 stick

colby jack string cheese

1 pt

o 2 - snack box #1

1/2 cup

raspberries

8

club crackers

3 ozs

turkey deli

2

opt 3 - snack box

1

babybel original cheese wheel

2

mandrain oranges

3 ozs

ham

1 pt

o 4 - snack box #3

1/8 cup

almonds

2 cups

strawberries

3 ozs

ham

4

opt 5 - snack box

1 oz

hummus

1 cup

carrots

1

babybel original cheese

1 container

oikos triple zero yogurt

1 pt

o 6 - bagel & protein

1

thomas bagel

2 Tablespoons

philadelphia cream cheese

3 ozs

ham

1 pt

o 7 - chocolate waffle & peanut butter

1/2 cup

kodiak power cakes

1 Tablespoon

peanut butter

1 serving

lunch

1 pt

o tuna pita sandwich - perfect meal option

4 ozs

tuna fish

2 Tablespoons

olive oil mayo

1

greek pita

1 serving

banana peppers

1/2 cup

edamame

1 pt

o 2 - soup & protein shake

1 can

progressive chicken noodle soup

1 Slice

sourdough bread

2 Scoops

plexus vegan

1 cup

almond milk

1 pt

o 3 - turkey & avocado panini - i like to prep it before hand and throw it on the panini press right before i eat it

2 Slices

bread

2 ozs

turkey

1/2 Slice

bacon

1 Tablespoon

avocado

1 Slice

muenster cheese

1

apple

1 Slices

tomato

2 Scoops

plexus vegan

1 cup

almond milk

1 pt

o 4 - brownie and peanut butter sandwich - perfect meal option

2 Slices

bread

2 Tablespoons

peanut butter

2

bars chewy chocolate protein bars

1 pt

o 5 - chicken and cranberry apple salad

2 cups

lettuce

4 ozs

chicken breast

1/2 Tablespoon

walnuts

2 Tablespoons

cranberries

2 ozs

apples

1/8 cup

edamame

1 serving

lemon juice

2

babybel original cheese wheels

2

mandarin oranges

1 pt

o 6 - cookie dough overnight oats & brownie & protein shake breakfast

1/2 cup

rolled oats

1/2 cup

almond milk

2 tsp

chia seeds

1/2 tbsp

adams peanut butter

1 tsp

natural maple syrup

1

bar chewy chocolate protein bars

2 Scoops

plexus vegan

1 cup

almond milk

1 pt

o 7 - pumpkin pie overnight oats

1/4 cup

rolled oats

1/2

almond milk

2 tsp

chia seeds

1 Tablespoon

flax seeds

1/4 cup

pumpkin

1 tsp

honey

1 serving

sprinkle of pumpkin spice

1

bar chewy chocolate protein bars

2 Scoops

plexus vegan

1 cup

almond milk

1 pt

o 8 - tuna & crackers

16

crunchmaster crackers

3 ozs

tuna fish

1 tbsp

olive oil mayo

1

flourless zucchini banana muffin

1 pt

o 9 - snack box

2

eggs

3 ozs

turkey deli

2 ozs

chicken deli

1

orange

1 cup

raspberries

8

club crackers

1 serving

dinner

1 pt

o spaghetti

4 ozs

ground beef

1/2 cup

pasta sauce

1 1/2 cups

spaghetti noodles

1/4 cup

parmesan cheese

4 ozs

ground beef

2

flour tortillas

1 serving

lettuce

1 serving

cilantro

1 serving

salsa

1 pt

o 3 - crock pot fajitas

2

flour torillas

4 Tbsps

cream

1 pt

o 4 - pineapple chicken stir fry

1

serving pineapple chicken stir fry

1/2 cup

rice

2

babybel original cheese wheels

4 ozs

chicken breast

2 tbsp

iron chef general tao's sauce

1 serving

peppers and mushrooms

1 serving

add all your meat and veggies to a stir fry and let cook

3/4 cup

rice

2

babybel original cheese wheels

1 pt

o 6 - chili

1 cup

simple chili

2 tbsp

cream

1/8 cup

cheddar cheese

1 pt

o 7 - fish & pasta

1 1/2

patties alaskan pollock burger

2 Tablespoons

tartar sauce

3/4 cup

rotini pasta

1 pt

o 8 - chicken & fried rice

1 cup

rice

3

eggs

2 Tablespoons

soy sauce

2/3 cup

peas and carrots

1 serving

scramble up the eggs

3 ozs

chicken breast

1 pt

o 9 - chicken alfredo

4 ozs

chicken breast

3/4 cup

rotini pasta

1/4 cup

alfredo sauce

1 serving

that's it! lot's of budget friendly meal prep ideas

1 serving

take a peak at weekly meal plans i'm using here

1 serving

healthy eating and fitness alone are not enough

1 serving

i started eating healthy and working out early in my fitness journey

1 serving

healthy diet and lifestyle

2020

february 16

1 serving

if you're just starting out there's loads of guides out there

1 can

you get it all at walmart

1 serving

i'm in college and value affordable meals

25

to give you an idea

1 serving

let's go

1 serving

carbohydrates

4

carbohydrates: calories

1 serving

the most common and effective ratio to balance your macros is carbs

1 serving

the thing

1 can

this is a way of balanced eating that ensures your body function properly

1 serving

how to calculate your macros

1 serving

first you need to calculate your bmr this is basically the number of calories you'd burn if you never got out of bed i.e. it's the calories you need to survive

1 serving

you'll put your body into starvation mode!

1 serving

do it yourself below

1 measure

follow these equations to find your bmr: note the ment differences

1 serving

males

66

bmr

1 serving

females

655

bmr

1 serving

maintenance

1 serving

maintenance

31 1/3

my meals are designed to fall within that formula

1 serving

you don't need to worry too much the science behind it - i've done that

1 can

this is great because you mix and match all you'd like

1 serving

i'd skip meals letting them waste at the end of the week

1 serving

my meals falls within a margin of error. meaning at the end of the day you should be less than off in each category

1200

calories

1500

calories

1750

calories

2000

calories

2500

calories

1 serving

snacks options

1 serving

macro meals

1 serving

select two

1 serving

snacks

1 pt

o 2 - tacos

4 Ounces

crock por fajitas

1 pt

o 5 - stir fry

1 serving

this is what i'll be working from

1 serving

gut health supplement routine

1 serving

in order to reach my health goals i put a lot of effort into my gut

1 can

by supplementing i ensure my body gets all the micronutrients it needs as as the probiotics it craves

1 serving

but it wasn't until i started supplementing that i saw major changes in my weight and overall health

1 serving

i recommend trying plexus supplements because they are clean and the most effective one's i've ever tried

1 serving

here's a little my routine

1 serving

every day i start

1 lB

then before bed i take the rest of the triplex as as megax - the best omega supplements i've found

1 serving

if you're interested in trying some plexus product give this blog a read

1 serving

questions and comments are always welcomed 🙂