COVID-19 Nutrition Guide – Meal Planning Part 2

During this time it is easy to lose routine and this can lead to losing progress with your Nutrition. Here is a simple meal planning guide based on your training Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE).

No Training/Light Training session - RPE <5

Focus on having plenty of plants to increase fibre and protein for satiation and to preserve muscle. Utilise healthy fats to ensure you are meeting caloric needs.

Moderate Training Session - RPE 6-7

Focus on having plenty of plants to increase fibre and a good amount of protein to preserve muscle. Include complex carbohydrates at this meal to promote recovery and utilise an oil based dressing or sauce to obtain your fats.

Hard Training Session - RPE 8-10

Focus on restoring the carbohydrates were lost during training with complex and simple sources. A good source of protein is important to preserve muscle. Use fats sparingly.

Read: https://engageind.com/blogs/articles/covid19-nutrition-guide-macronutrients-part-1

Follow along with this series as I detail the next strategy in meal prepping that can help you keep your nutrition in good condition during this time of isolation.