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      <title>Meal Prep Guide</title>
      
      
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      <link>https://joshmuller.ca/meal-prepping/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Josh Müller</author>
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            &lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Phase 3 Final Sprint Edition — see &lt;a href=&#34;https://joshmuller.ca/daily/&#34;&gt;Daily Goals&lt;/a&gt; for the full plan.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;
&lt;hr&gt;
&lt;h2 id=&#34;part-1-the-super-veggie-dressing-low-fat--high-volume-batch&#34;&gt;Part 1: The &amp;ldquo;Super Veggie&amp;rdquo; Dressing (Low-Fat / High-Volume Batch)&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The olive oil is cut in half and replaced with water. This gives you double the serving size for the same fat macros.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yields ~300g+.&lt;/strong&gt; Store in a glass jar/bottle. Keep refrigerated due to the added water. Shake VERY well before using.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
  &lt;thead&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;th style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Ingredient&lt;/th&gt;
          &lt;th style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Quantity&lt;/th&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
  &lt;/thead&gt;
  &lt;tbody&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Extra Virgin Olive Oil&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;50g (Reduced by half)&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Water&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;50g (Added for volume)&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Apple Cider Vinegar&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;105g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Lime Juice (Fresh)&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;80g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Cumin (Ground)&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;15g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Turmeric (Ground)&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;10g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Garlic Powder&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;21g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Ginger Powder&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;21g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Black Pepper&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;2g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Salt&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;3g – 5g (to taste)&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
  &lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&#34;instructions&#34;&gt;Instructions&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Place a jar on your food scale and tare it to zero.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Add ingredients one by one, weighing as you go.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Shake rigorously until emulsified (the water and oil will separate when sitting, so shaking before every use is critical).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daily Serving:&lt;/strong&gt; Pour exactly 30g of this dressing onto your Super Veggie/Yogurt bowl.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img loading="lazy" src="https://joshmuller.ca/img/2025/daily.jpg" width="400px" /> <blockquote>
<p>Phase 3 Final Sprint Edition — see <a href="/daily/">Daily Goals</a> for the full plan.</p>
</blockquote>
<hr>
<h2 id="part-1-the-super-veggie-dressing-low-fat--high-volume-batch">Part 1: The &ldquo;Super Veggie&rdquo; Dressing (Low-Fat / High-Volume Batch)</h2>
<p>The olive oil is cut in half and replaced with water. This gives you double the serving size for the same fat macros.</p>
<p><strong>Yields ~300g+.</strong> Store in a glass jar/bottle. Keep refrigerated due to the added water. Shake VERY well before using.</p>
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          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Quantity</th>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Extra Virgin Olive Oil</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">50g (Reduced by half)</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Water</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">50g (Added for volume)</td>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Apple Cider Vinegar</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">105g</td>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Lime Juice (Fresh)</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">80g</td>
      </tr>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Cumin (Ground)</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">15g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Turmeric (Ground)</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">10g</td>
      </tr>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Garlic Powder</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">21g</td>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Ginger Powder</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">21g</td>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Black Pepper</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">2g</td>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Salt</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">3g – 5g (to taste)</td>
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<h3 id="instructions">Instructions</h3>
<ol>
<li>Place a jar on your food scale and tare it to zero.</li>
<li>Add ingredients one by one, weighing as you go.</li>
<li>Shake rigorously until emulsified (the water and oil will separate when sitting, so shaking before every use is critical).</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Daily Serving:</strong> Pour exactly 30g of this dressing onto your Super Veggie/Yogurt bowl.</p>
<hr>
<h2 id="part-2-ninja-creami-sprint-2-scoop-batch-prep">Part 2: Ninja Creami &ldquo;Sprint 2-Scoop&rdquo; (Batch Prep)</h2>
<p>Prep 4 pints at once on Sunday. Freeze them. Spin one each day.</p>
<h3 id="the-batch-recipe-fills-4-x-16oz-pints">The Batch Recipe (Fills 4 x 16oz Pints)</h3>
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          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Total (4 pints)</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Per Pint</th>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Liquid Base (Water or Unsweetened Soy Milk)</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">960g</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">240g</td>
      </tr>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Protein Powder</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">8 Scoops (~240g)</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">2 Scoops (~60g)</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Creatine Monohydrate</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">40g</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">10g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Bananas (weighed without peel)</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">400g (~4 medium)</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">100g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left"><strong>Flavor Boosters (Beat Disease):</strong></td>
          <td style="text-align: left"></td>
          <td style="text-align: left"></td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">24g</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">6g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Cinnamon</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">6g</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">1.5g</td>
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          <td style="text-align: left">Matcha Powder</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">10g</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">2.5g</td>
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          <td style="text-align: left"><strong>Fiber:</strong></td>
          <td style="text-align: left"></td>
          <td style="text-align: left"></td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Chia Seeds</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">40g</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">10g</td>
      </tr>
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<h3 id="instructions-1">Instructions</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Blend:</strong> In a large blender, combine the liquid, protein powder (8 scoops), creatine (40g), bananas, flavor boosters, and chia seeds (40g). Blend until perfectly smooth.</li>
<li><strong>Pour:</strong> Place your 4 Ninja Creami pints on the scale. Pour the mixture evenly into the pints. Target approx ~420g of mixture per pint. Ensure it is below the max fill line.</li>
<li><strong>Freeze:</strong> Place all 4 pints in the freezer on a flat surface for 24 hours.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="daily-spin">Daily Spin</h3>
<ol>
<li>Remove 1 pint.</li>
<li>Spin on &ldquo;Lite Ice Cream&rdquo; setting.</li>
<li>Add a splash of water/soy milk if crumbly and &ldquo;Re-spin.&rdquo;</li>
</ol>
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      <title>Kami&#39;s Eating Plan</title>
      
      
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      <link>https://joshmuller.ca/kamis-eating-plan/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Josh Müller</author>
      <guid>https://joshmuller.ca/kamis-eating-plan/</guid>
      <description>
      
            &lt;h2 id=&#34;daily-targets&#34;&gt;Daily Targets&lt;/h2&gt;
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  &lt;thead&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;th style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Macro&lt;/th&gt;
          &lt;th style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Target&lt;/th&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
  &lt;/thead&gt;
  &lt;tbody&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Calories&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;~1,300 kcal&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Protein&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;125-135 g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carbs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;100-110 g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;35-40 g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
  &lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meal breakdown:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
  &lt;thead&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;th style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Meal&lt;/th&gt;
          &lt;th style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Calories&lt;/th&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
  &lt;/thead&gt;
  &lt;tbody&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Meal 1&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;~380 kcal&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Meal 2&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;~540 kcal&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Meal 3&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;~380 kcal&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
  &lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;hr&gt;
&lt;h2 id=&#34;meal-1--meal-3-options&#34;&gt;Meal 1 &amp;amp; Meal 3 Options&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Meal 1 and Meal 3 use the &lt;strong&gt;same options&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;same target&lt;/strong&gt;: ~350-390 kcal, ~35-45 g protein.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&#34;1-protein-pancakes&#34;&gt;1) Protein Pancakes&lt;/h3&gt;
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  &lt;thead&gt;
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          &lt;th style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Ingredient&lt;/th&gt;
          &lt;th style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Amount&lt;/th&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
  &lt;/thead&gt;
  &lt;tbody&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Whole egg&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;1 large&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Protein powder&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;30 g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Rolled oats&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;15 g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Banana&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;60 g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Non-fat Greek yogurt&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;80 g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Blueberries&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;30 g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Low-cal syrup&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;15 g&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
      &lt;tr&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;Baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla&lt;/td&gt;
          &lt;td style=&#34;text-align: left&#34;&gt;small amounts&lt;/td&gt;
      &lt;/tr&gt;
  &lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Macros:&lt;/strong&gt; 370 kcal | 42-43 g protein | 31-33 g carbs | 6-7 g fat&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="daily-targets">Daily Targets</h2>
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  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Macro</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Target</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left"><strong>Calories</strong></td>
          <td style="text-align: left">~1,300 kcal</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left"><strong>Protein</strong></td>
          <td style="text-align: left">125-135 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left"><strong>Carbs</strong></td>
          <td style="text-align: left">100-110 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left"><strong>Fat</strong></td>
          <td style="text-align: left">35-40 g</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Meal breakdown:</strong></p>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Meal</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Calories</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Meal 1</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">~380 kcal</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Meal 2</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">~540 kcal</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Meal 3</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">~380 kcal</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<hr>
<h2 id="meal-1--meal-3-options">Meal 1 &amp; Meal 3 Options</h2>
<p>Meal 1 and Meal 3 use the <strong>same options</strong> and the <strong>same target</strong>: ~350-390 kcal, ~35-45 g protein.</p>
<h3 id="1-protein-pancakes">1) Protein Pancakes</h3>
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  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Whole egg</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">1 large</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Protein powder</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">30 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Rolled oats</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">15 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Banana</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">60 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Non-fat Greek yogurt</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">80 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Blueberries</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">30 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Low-cal syrup</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">15 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">small amounts</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Macros:</strong> 370 kcal | 42-43 g protein | 31-33 g carbs | 6-7 g fat</p>
<h3 id="2-overnight-oats">2) Overnight Oats</h3>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Rolled oats</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">25 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Unsweetened soy milk</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">150 ml</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Protein powder</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">30 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Banana</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">25 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Chia seeds</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">5 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Ground flax</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">4 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Blueberries</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">25 g</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Macros:</strong> 360-365 kcal | 36-38 g protein | 32-34 g carbs | 8-9 g fat</p>
<h3 id="3-whole-eggs-with-onions-tomatoes-mushrooms">3) Whole Eggs with Onions, Tomatoes, Mushrooms</h3>
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  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Whole eggs</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">2 large</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Protein powder (mixed with water, on the side)</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">25 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Onion</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">50 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Tomato</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">50 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Mushrooms</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">50 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Olive oil</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">3 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Banana</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">70 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Blueberries</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">30 g</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Macros:</strong> 385-390 kcal | 36-37 g protein | 28-29 g carbs | 12-13 g fat</p>
<h3 id="4-chia-pudding">4) Chia Pudding</h3>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Chia seeds</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">18 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Unsweetened soy milk</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">150 ml</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Protein powder</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">30 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Non-fat Greek yogurt</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">80 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Banana</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">30 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Blueberries</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">30 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Splenda and vanilla</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">to taste</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Macros:</strong> 380-385 kcal | 43-44 g protein | 29-30 g carbs | 9-10 g fat</p>
<h3 id="5-smoothie">5) Smoothie</h3>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Protein powder</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">30 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Non-fat Greek yogurt</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">150 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Unsweetened soy milk</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">100 ml</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Banana</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">50 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Blueberries</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">60 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Ground flax</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">6 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Ice and Splenda</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">as needed</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Macros:</strong> 360-365 kcal | 46-47 g protein | 30-31 g carbs | 5-6 g fat</p>
<h3 id="6-no-fat-greek-yogurt-bowl">6) No-Fat Greek Yogurt Bowl</h3>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Non-fat Greek yogurt</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">350 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Apple</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">80 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Date</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">10 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Almonds</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">10 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Blueberries</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">20 g</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Macros:</strong> 345-350 kcal | 38 g protein | 35-37 g carbs | 6-7 g fat</p>
<hr>
<h2 id="meal-2-options">Meal 2 Options</h2>
<p>Meal 2 targets ~500-550 kcal. Every lunch includes <strong>2 dates</strong> as dessert.</p>
<h3 id="1-protein--carb--vegetable-plate">1) Protein + Carb + Vegetable Plate</h3>
<h4 id="chicken-version">Chicken Version</h4>
<p><strong>Base:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Cooked chicken breast: 165 g</li>
<li>Olive oil: 5 g</li>
<li>2 dates: 36 g total</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Choose one carb:</strong></p>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Carb</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Potatoes, cooked</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">85 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Whole-wheat rice, cooked</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">65 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Plantains, cooked</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">50 g</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Choose one vegetable:</strong></p>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Vegetable</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Broccoli</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">150 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Asparagus</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">180 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Edamame</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">50 g</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Macros:</strong> ~515-552 kcal | ~56-60 g protein | ~47-55 g carbs | ~11-14 g fat</p>
<p><strong>Example combos:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Chicken + rice + asparagus + 2 dates + 5 g olive oil = ~525-530 kcal</li>
<li>Chicken + potatoes + broccoli + 2 dates + 5 g olive oil = ~540-545 kcal</li>
<li>Chicken + plantain + edamame + 2 dates + 5 g olive oil = ~535-540 kcal</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="salmon-version">Salmon Version</h4>
<p><strong>Base:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Cooked salmon: 140 g</li>
<li><strong>No extra olive oil</strong></li>
<li>2 dates: 36 g total</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Choose one carb:</strong></p>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Carb</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Potatoes, cooked</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">85 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Whole-wheat rice, cooked</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">65 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Plantains, cooked</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">50 g</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Choose one vegetable:</strong></p>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Vegetable</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Broccoli</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">150 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Asparagus</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">180 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Edamame</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">50 g</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Macros:</strong> ~500-530 kcal | ~35-37 g protein | ~47-55 g carbs | ~19-22 g fat</p>
<p><strong>Example combos:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Salmon + rice + asparagus + 2 dates = ~500-505 kcal</li>
<li>Salmon + potatoes + broccoli + 2 dates = ~515-520 kcal</li>
<li>Salmon + plantain + edamame + 2 dates = ~510-515 kcal</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> On salmon days, use a higher-protein Meal 1/Meal 3 option (smoothie, chia pudding, or pancakes).</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 id="2-poke-bowl">2) Poke Bowl</h3>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Raw tuna</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">160 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Whole-wheat rice, cooked</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">55 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Seaweed</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">25 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Edamame</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">45 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Cucumber</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">100 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Honey</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">4 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Sesame oil</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">4 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Soy sauce</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">10 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">2 dates</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">36 g total</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Macros:</strong> 520-525 kcal | 54-55 g protein | 53-54 g carbs | 8-9 g fat</p>
<hr>
<h2 id="saturday-plan">Saturday Plan</h2>
<p>Keep Saturday between ~1,300 and 1,400 kcal.</p>
<h3 id="meal-1-pancakes--matcha">Meal 1: Pancakes + Matcha</h3>
<h4 id="protein-pancakes-with-yogurt-and-syrup">Protein Pancakes with Yogurt and Syrup</h4>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Whole egg</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">1 large</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Protein powder</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">30 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Rolled oats</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">15 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Banana</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">60 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Non-fat Greek yogurt</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">100 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Blueberries</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">20 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Low-cal syrup</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">20 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">small amounts</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<h4 id="matcha">Matcha</h4>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Unsweetened soy milk</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">200 ml</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Matcha</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">2 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Splenda</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">to taste</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Breakfast total:</strong> ~475-485 kcal | ~49-50 g protein | ~39-41 g carbs | ~9-10 g fat</p>
<h3 id="meal-2-lunch">Meal 2: Lunch</h3>
<p>Use any of the regular Meal 2 options above.</p>
<p><strong>Best Saturday fits:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Chicken + rice + asparagus + 2 dates + 5 g olive oil</li>
<li>Chicken + plantain + asparagus + 2 dates + 5 g olive oil</li>
<li>Poke bowl</li>
</ul>
<p>These land around ~520-530 kcal.</p>
<h3 id="meal-3-protein-ice-cream">Meal 3: Protein Ice Cream</h3>
<p>Make <strong>one full 16 oz container</strong> and eat the whole thing.</p>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Ingredient</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Amount</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Unsweetened almond milk</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">360 ml</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Protein powder</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">60 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Banana</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">60 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Sugar-free pudding mix</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">5 g</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Splenda</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">to taste</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Vanilla extract</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">a few drops</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Pinch of salt</td>
          <td style="text-align: left"></td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Instructions:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Blend everything well.</li>
<li>Freeze in the Creami container.</li>
<li>Spin once, then respin with a small splash of almond milk if needed.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Macros (full container):</strong> ~355-365 kcal | ~54-56 g protein | ~20-22 g carbs | ~4-5 g fat</p>
<h3 id="saturday-total">Saturday Total</h3>
<p>~1,350-1,380 kcal with high protein, using the pancake breakfast + one standard lunch + the full protein ice cream container.</p>
<hr>
<h2 id="prep-rules">Prep Rules</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Egg meals:</strong> 3 g olive oil</li>
<li><strong>Chicken lunches:</strong> 5 g olive oil</li>
<li><strong>Salmon lunches:</strong> no added oil</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Weight conversions:</strong></p>
<table>
  <thead>
      <tr>
          <th style="text-align: left">Item</th>
          <th style="text-align: left">Rule</th>
      </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Chicken breast</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">Cooked weight listed; raw = cooked / 0.75</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Salmon</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">Cooked weight listed; raw = cooked / 0.80</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Rice</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">Cooked weight listed; dry = cooked / 3</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
          <td style="text-align: left">Potatoes &amp; plantains</td>
          <td style="text-align: left">Use cooked weights as listed</td>
      </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
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