Your Macro Targets

TDEE −15–20%
Calories
1g / lb bodyweight
Protein
30–35% of cals
Carbs
25–30% of cals
Fat

How To Build Each Meal

Breakfast

1 protein + 1 carb + 1 fat (optional fruit or veg)

Lunch

1 protein + 1 carb + 1-2 veg servings + 1 fat

Dinner

1 protein + 1 carb + 1-2 veg servings + 1 fat

Snack(s)

1 protein + 1 carb OR 1 fat — fill remaining calories/macros

Food List & Swaps

Nothing here is locked in. Anything in the same row is an even swap — build the plate that sounds good to you.

Protein

  • Lean Meats: Chicken breast, 93/7 ground turkey, sirloin, pork tenderloin
  • Fish & Seafood: Tilapia, cod, salmon, shrimp, canned tuna
  • Eggs & Dairy: Whole eggs, egg whites, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese
  • Plant-Based: Tofu, tempeh, edamame, seitan, lentils

Carbs

  • Grains: Rice, oats, quinoa, farro, whole-wheat pasta
  • Starchy Veg: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, butternut squash
  • Bread/Wraps: Ezekiel bread, tortillas, whole-grain bread
  • Fruit: Berries, banana, apple, orange, grapes

Fats

  • Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, peanut butter, chia, flax
  • Oils: Olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil (measured)
  • Whole-Food Fats: Avocado, whole eggs, fatty fish
  • Dairy Fats: Cheese, full-fat Greek yogurt, cream cheese

Vegetables

  • Non-Starchy Veg: Broccoli, spinach, peppers, zucchini, green beans, cauliflower, salad greens — eat freely to fill volume

A Sample Day

Breakfast

3 whole eggs + 1/2 cup oats + 1/2 cup berries

Lunch

6oz chicken breast + 1 cup rice + big serving of broccoli + drizzle olive oil

Dinner

6oz tilapia + 1 medium sweet potato + green beans

Snack

1 cup Greek yogurt + handful of almonds

Tips For This Template

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Protein stays high on purpose — it's what keeps you full while you're eating less overall.

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Fill up on the veg list freely. It's the easiest way to add volume to your plate without adding calories.

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If your progress stalls for more than two weeks, that's a conversation for your coach — not a reason to cut more on your own.

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples…? You are not your own.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19