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** I eat 4000-5000 calories per day before a big race adding fuel and gaining size, 3000-4000 calories per day on normal (non-race prep) days. I weigh 235lbs now. The following Meals & Snacks are spaced out 2-3 hours all day from waking to bedtime.

** To GAIN muscle MASS you need to at least be eating 10 calories per pound of desired body weight at the minimum so if you want to be 210lbs ripped, and that’s fair and logical for your bodytype and frame, then you need to eat at least 200x10 = 2100 calories daily spread out throughout all 7 meals/snacks below.

It’s that time of year again, pumpkin everything!  Personally this is my favorite time of year, it’s starting to get cool out, football season is back, and we get to cook with an extremely nutritious fruit (pumpkins are actually a type of winter squash).  Pumpkin is high in vitamin A, packs a healthy dose of vitamin C, and 

Tired of the same old eggs or oatmeal protein pancakes for breakfast? Craving something slightly sweet for breakfast but are watching your carbohydrate intake? If either of these two are you than you need to give this zero carb strawberry pancake recipe a try! These delicious pancakes curb your cravings for a tasty breakfast while dieting, taste amazing reheated so they are perfect to make the day before, and pack some serious protein! So you could head on down to iHop for their Strawberry pancakes but that will set you back 600 calories, over 100 grams of carbs, and only give you half the protein of this recipe, or in the time it takes you to drive there you can whip up this delicious physique friendly breakfast!

*Information from iHop’s website for Strawberry Banana Pancakes.

Tired of the usual protein pancakes which generally taste like cardboard and have a strange foam like texture to them?  Well if you are you need to give this recipe a try!  It’s not your usual “grind oatmeal into a powder and add egg whites” protein pancake recipe, these actually come out fluffy like true pancakes should and taste great while packing nearly 30 grams of high quality protein!
 

Looking for a way to satisfy your chocolate craving without sacrificing your beach bod now that summer has arrived? If so you have to try these Quad Chocolate Protein Muffins, quad as in 4 sources of chocolate not your leg muscle you gym rats, although these will help grow your quad muscles!

Sometimes you feel like some Latin food but you just can't fit all of the calories that traditional Latin food has into your diet. I've been there, trying to figure out how I can get the flavor but without all the fat from various oils and all the carbs from sauces. With this spicy and sweet low calorie molé sauce you can get your Latin fix while keeping calories in line with your diet, as an added bonus the sauce adds some high quality protein to your meal!

Sometimes you want a quick protein treat but just don't have the time to prep, bake, and clean up. That's where these delicious, fast, and easy treats come in! With almost 20 grams of protein, ready in less than 15 minutes, and no dirty dishes how can you beat it? 

Typical chocolate cheesecake slices will run you over 1,000 calories with minimal protein, these mini chocolate cheesecakes however are only 127 calories and pack 16 grams of protein all while maintaining an authentic cheesecake flavor! As an added boost the cheesecakes have a delicious crust with 14% of your daily fiber needs!

If you're anything like me, you remember the days of your parents coming back from the bakery with a box of sweet smelling cinnamon and a freshly iced coffee cake. Fitting this sweet treat into your fit lifestyle can be challenging, as often a small piece clocks in between 200 and 350 calories! Today the coffee cake is back in the meal plan with this high protein version that comes in at just over 100 calories -- and it even includes a sweet icing topping!

The holidays have come and gone, but your cravings for delicious holiday treats are likely sticking around.  Well just like the holidays, the days of dry, tasteless protein cookies are also gone! Here is a recipe for delicious and moist protein cookies that you'll have to taste to believe! As an added bonus, they also contain healthy fats and slow digesting carbs - perfect for a pre-workout snack or enjoying with the family by the fireplace.