Why You Should Be Following A Tailored Meal Prep Plan If You Have Health Goals

When it comes to health and fitness, one size definitely does not fit all! 

While the basics of healthy eating look generally the same across the board for most people (like watch your portions, make sure you’re balancing your carbs, proteins, and fats, etc), there’s definitely a huge difference in the best meal plans for people who are aiming to gain muscle versus lose weight. 

This is why tailored meal prep plans can make such a huge difference! Here’s why we love tailored meal prep plans – plus the best meal plans for making gains, getting shredded, or losing weight in the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange counties. 

Why tailored meal plans matter

Whether you’re looking to gain muscle, drop fat, or a little bit of both, you’re probably familiar with the very basic concepts of how those would differ in the gym. For example, if you’re aiming to gain muscle, you’re likely working on lifting heavier weights and doing resistance training to challenge your muscles and spur on some growth. On the other hand, if your main goal is to lose weight and drop body fat, your workouts are generally more cardio-centric and focus more on expending energy with lower-weight, higher-repetition weighted workouts and running, jogging, cycling, etc. 

So it’s probably no surprise that the foods you want to eat to complement those goals also matter! While your protein intake should be one of the main priorities across the board, you also want to take your portions into account to help accomplish those goals. For example: 

• If you’re looking to make gains, you’re going to want ample amounts of protein as well as enough calories to help those muscles grow 
• If you’re trying to get shredded (ie keeping your lean muscle mass while also dropping body fat), you’ll benefit from lowering your carb intake and focusing more on protein  
• Meanwhile, if you’re trying to lean out, you’ll want to place extra emphasis on your overall calorie balance, or the calories you burn versus the calories that you eat 

So if you want to make the most out of those workouts, you need the appropriate eating plan to match! 

The best meal plans in Los Angeles, The Inland Empire, High Desert, Riverside County, and Orange County

No matter what your specific health goals are, My Healthy Penguin has you covered! 

My Healthy Penguin has three different meal plans to complement your fitness goals, whether you’re looking to make gains, get shredded, or lean out. Each meal plan comes with delicious and convenient prepped meals created with thoughtful portion sizes that aim to get you closer to that happier, healthier you that you’re striving for, no calculators or macro-counting or calorie tracking required. 

Even better, each meal is prepared fresh every single week and ready to be eaten as soon as it’s reheated in a microwave. So as soon as you’re done crushing your workout and everything else on your schedule for the day, all you have to do is heat and eat. 

The bottom line? If you want to get the most out of your workout plan with the least amount of time spent in the kitchen, My Healthy Penguin is your new best friend!