NUTRITION PROTOCOLS

Training is only half the equation. What you eat determines how fast you grow, how lean you get, and how much energy you have to train. This is the Iron Discipline nutrition system.

MUSCLE-BUILDING MEAL PLAN

This plan is designed for a 180 lb male training 5–7 days per week with a goal of building muscle mass. Adjust portions based on your bodyweight (target: 16–18 calories per pound of bodyweight). Eat every 3–4 hours to maintain an anabolic environment.

Meal 1 — Pre-Training (6:00 AM)
~700 kcal
  • 1 cup oats with 1 tbsp honey
  • 4 whole eggs + 2 egg whites (scrambled)
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 scoop whey protein (optional)
P: 55g | C: 90g | F: 18g
Meal 2 — Post-Training (9:00 AM)
~600 kcal
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 8 oz chicken breast (grilled)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
P: 65g | C: 80g | F: 12g
Meal 3 — Lunch (12:30 PM)
~750 kcal
  • 8 oz lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 2 cups pasta (cooked)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • Side salad with olive oil dressing
P: 60g | C: 95g | F: 20g
Meal 4 — Afternoon (3:30 PM)
~500 kcal
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt (full fat)
  • 1 cup mixed berries
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 oz mixed nuts
P: 35g | C: 50g | F: 22g
Meal 5 — Dinner (7:00 PM)
~800 kcal
  • 10 oz salmon or steak
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups broccoli with butter
  • Side of avocado
P: 70g | C: 75g | F: 28g
Meal 6 — Before Bed (10:00 PM)
~400 kcal
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat)
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 oz dark chocolate
  • 1 cup whole milk
P: 40g | C: 25g | F: 18g
~3,750
CALORIES
325g
PROTEIN
415g
CARBS
118g
FATS