Appetizing sandwiches with poached eggs and sauce served with berry smoothie and placed on table with crop unrecognizable woman reading menu on background

🗓 2-WEEK MEAL SCHEDULE FOR STUDENT ATHLETES

What do I Eat and WHEN do I Eat it?

(Includes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday)

📅 Monday Schedule

  • No Class 0 (More time for breakfast)
  • Class 2: 8:30 – 10:10 AM
  • Lunch (Class 4 Break): 11:50 – 12:30 PM
  • Practice (After Class 6): 1:45 – 3:25 PM

⏰ Monday Meal & Snack Timing:
✅ 7:00 – 7:30 AM (Balanced Breakfast)

  • Scrambled Eggs with Spinach + 1 slice GF toast
  • OR Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

✅ 9:45 – 10:00 AM (Mid-Morning Snack)

  • Handful of almonds & dried cranberries
  • Hummus & Veggies

✅ 12:00 – 12:30 PM (Lunch – Class 4 Break)

  • Brown Rice & Vegetable Stir-Fry
  • OR Grilled Chicken Salad

✅ 1:15 – 1:30 PM (Pre-Workout Snack – 30 min before practice)

  • Energy Bites OR Apple & Almond Butter

✅ 3:30 – 4:00 PM (Post-Workout Recovery Meal)

  • Beef & Vegetable Stew OR Baked Salmon & Steamed Broccoli

✅ 7:00 – 7:30 PM (Dinner – Recovery Focused)

  • Chickpea Pasta with Beef Meatballs OR Shrimp & Quinoa Pilaf
  • Magnesium-rich snack: Dark Chocolate or Herbal Tea

📅 Tuesday & Thursday Schedule

  • Class 0 (Optional): 7:20 – 8:20 AM
  • Class 2: 8:30 – 10:10 AM
  • Lunch (Class 4 Break): 11:50 – 12:30 PM
  • Practice (Class 6): 1:45 – 3:25 PM

⏰ Tuesday & Thursday Meal & Snack Timing:
✅ 6:30 – 7:00 AM (Pre-Class 0 or Morning Fuel)

  • Smoothie Bowl (light, high-protein & carb)
  • OR Overnight Oats with Almond Butter & Berries

✅ 9:45 – 10:00 AM (Mid-Morning Snack)

  • Trail Mix (Healthy fats + protein for steady energy)
  • Apple Slices + Almond Butter

✅ 12:00 – 12:30 PM (Lunch – Class 4 Break)

  • Grilled Chicken Salad OR Brown Rice & Veggie Stir-Fry

✅ 1:15 – 1:30 PM (Pre-Workout Snack – 30 min before practice)

  • Hummus & Veggies OR Energy Bites

✅ 3:30 – 4:00 PM (Post-Workout Recovery Meal)

  • Chickpea Pasta with Beef Meatballs OR Quinoa & Roasted Veggies

✅ 7:00 – 7:30 PM (Dinner – Recovery Focused)

  • Baked Salmon + Steamed Broccoli OR Shrimp & Quinoa Pilaf
  • Dark Chocolate or Herbal Tea before bed

📅 Wednesday & Friday Schedule

  • Class 0 (Optional): 7:20 – 8:20 AM
  • Class 1: 8:30 – 10:10 AM
  • Lunch (Class 4 Break): 11:50 – 12:30 PM
  • Practice (After Class 5): 1:45 – 3:25 PM

⏰ Wednesday & Friday Meal & Snack Timing:
✅ 6:30 – 7:00 AM (Pre-Class 0 or Morning Fuel)

  • Scrambled Eggs with Spinach + 1 slice GF toast
  • OR Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

✅ 9:45 – 10:00 AM (Mid-Morning Snack)

  • Handful of almonds & dried cranberries
  • Hummus & Veggies

✅ 12:00 – 12:30 PM (Lunch – Class 4 Break)

  • Chicken Wraps OR Quinoa & Roasted Veggie Bowl

✅ 1:15 – 1:30 PM (Pre-Workout Snack – 30 min before practice)

  • Energy Bites OR Almond Butter & Banana

✅ 3:30 – 4:00 PM (Post-Workout Recovery Meal)

  • Beef & Vegetable Stew OR Brown Rice & Vegetable Stir-Fry

✅ 7:00 – 7:30 PM (Dinner – Recovery Focused)

  • Grilled Chicken Salad OR Chickpea Pasta with Beef Meatballs
  • Dark Chocolate or Herbal Tea before bed

🛒 Grocery Shopping Strategy

🗓 Do 1-2 big grocery runs per week to save time.
📦 Meal prep on Sundays & Wednesdays to keep food fresh.

See Blog Post with 2 weeks of meal prep recipes and tips!