Ideas for Meals

🍽️ Meal Options for Different Training Days

πŸ₯— Stealth Days (fat-loss focus, lighter activity)

Lower carbs, higher protein, and plenty of vegetables to keep you satisfied without excess calories.

Breakfast Options

  • 2–3 eggs (boiled, poached, or scrambled) + 1 slice wholemeal toast
  • 0% Greek yogurt with berries and chia seeds
  • Protein shake with a handful of spinach/berries

Lunch Options

  • Chicken or prawn salad (cucumber, tomato, peppers, radish, etc.)
  • Tin of tuna or mackerel with salad leaves
  • Haddock, cod, or salmon with broccoli/asparagus

Snack Options

  • Protein yogurt (20–25g protein pot) with a sprinkle of nuts or seeds
  • Rice cakes with cottage cheese
  • Small portion of fruit (banana, plum, apple)

Evening Meal Options

  • White fish (cod or haddock) with mixed vegetables
  • Chicken stir fry (without noodles or rice)
  • Salmon or mackerel with greens (broccoli, asparagus, baby corn, etc.)

βš–οΈ Maintenance Days (steady training or active recovery)

Balanced meals: lean protein, moderate carbs, healthy fats.

Breakfast Options

  • Porridge oats with blueberries and a drizzle of honey
  • Eggs + toast + half an avocado
  • Protein shake with oats blended in

Lunch Options

  • Chicken wrap or protein pitta bread with salad
  • Tuna, salmon, or mackerel salad with a small serving of brown rice or couscous
  • Haddock or cod with vegetables and half a portion of rice/potatoes

Snack Options

  • Greek yogurt with granola and berries
  • Rice cakes with nut butter
  • Small protein shake and fruit

Evening Meal Options

  • Grilled chicken with veg + small portion of rice or sweet potato
  • Fish (cod, haddock, or salmon) with roasted veg and quinoa
  • Lean mince (beef, turkey, or chicken) in a chilli or bolognese with beans/veg

πŸƒ Recovery Days (after matches or hard training)

Higher carbs to restore energy, combined with quality protein for muscle repair.

Breakfast Options

  • Oats with blueberries and honey
  • Eggs on toast with avocado
  • Protein shake with banana and oats

Lunch Options

  • Chicken with rice and vegetables
  • Prawns, salmon, or haddock with pasta and a light sauce
  • Tuna jacket potato with salad

Snack Options

  • Protein bar or shake
  • Yogurt with fruit and chia seeds
  • Oat bar or flapjack for quick carbs

Evening Meal Options

  • Salmon or mackerel with rice and mixed veg
  • Chicken fajitas with wraps and salad
  • Cod or haddock with Mexican rice and vegetables

⚑ Match Prep Days (2–3 days before matches)

Carbs gradually increased, protein steady, fats moderate, fibre reduced slightly closer to match day.

Breakfast Options

  • Oats with blueberries & honey
  • Eggs on 1–2 slices toast + small fruit
  • Protein shake + banana

Lunch Options

  • Chicken or haddock with rice & veg
  • Tuna or salmon with pasta & light tomato sauce
  • Chicken wrap or protein pitta + salad

Snack Options

  • Protein shake + fruit (banana, orange)
  • Yogurt with granola & berries
  • Rice cakes with cottage cheese

Evening Meal Options

  • Cod or salmon with Mexican rice + veg
  • Chicken stir fry with noodles
  • Prawns with pasta and greens

βœ… Quick tip:

  • Stealth (green) = more veg, fewer carbs
  • Maintenance (blue) = balanced meals
  • Recovery (orange) = extra carbs for repair
  • Match Prep (purple) = carbs taper up, protein steady, fats moderate