How to Simplify Nutrition Without Sacrificing Gains

As February winds down, the excitement of New Year’s resolutions starts fading, and consistency becomes the real test. The holiday chaos is behind us—family feasts, office party temptations, and the last bites of Santa’s leftovers are long gone. But now’s the time when discipline matters most. If you want to stay dialed in without overcomplicating things, let me introduce you to Grindstone Nutrition—my no-nonsense, time-efficient approach that delivers the minimum effective dose of nutrient density, just like John’s programming: simple, effective, and built to last.

Master Batch Cooking for Time-Efficient Nutrition

Boring But Beautiful

I love to cook. The kitchen is where creativity thrives. But let’s be real—winging it is the fastest way to derail a nutrition plan. Every decision you make in real time is an opportunity to say, “Screw it, I’ll just order takeout.” So, repetition is the name of the game. Find what works, then run it into the ground. My meals don’t change, but the flavors do, thanks to Tacticalories seasonings. Each week, my staples are eggs, ground turkey, chicken breast, rice, and ground beef. The magic is in the seasoning—Primal SPG, Assault & Pepper, and Hand Cannon are staples.

Batch Cooking 101

The backbone of Grindstone Nutrition is batch cooking—preparing large quantities of staple foods so you’re never caught off guard. Time management in the kitchen is a skill, and once you master it, your nutrition game levels up. Each week, I prep proteins and carbs for three meals a day, all in just over an hour.

The Game Plan

Every Sunday, I get up before the kids and get to work:

• Scramble 14 eggs and 21 egg whites while the oven preheats to 375°F.
• Brown 3 lbs of ground turkey on the stove.
• Toss the eggs in the oven for 25 minutes.
• Microwave 7 pouches of instant rice.
• Mix the turkey and rice into a steel mixing bowl, adding the eggs later.
• Season and grill 6 lbs of chicken breast.
• Brown 4 lbs of ground beef while flipping the chicken.
• Portion everything out for the week.

It’s not fancy, but it’s effective. No scrambling (pun intended) for meals, no excuses, and no wasted time.

Be Average

Consistency beats perfection. I’ve calculated my macros, but I don’t stress about weighing every single meal. Over the course of the week, it all evens out. Each turkey, egg, and rice breakfast should technically be 2 eggs, 3 egg whites, 4 oz turkey, and 1.25 cups of rice—but instead of micromanaging, I split everything evenly into seven containers. Four go in the freezer, three in the fridge. Lunch? Chicken strips from my bulk prep, half a bag of rice, and some mini sweet peppers. Dinner? Weighed-out beef and a salad with all the veggies I want. Simple. Effective. No wasted mental energy.

Find What Works

If this sounds like too much, ask yourself—are you avoiding what’s necessary in favor of what’s desirable? I love to cook. And in the summer, when time is abundant, I get creative. But when life is demanding, I fall back on what works. Grindstone Nutrition is about having a strategy that gets you where you need to be. If you’re searching for that strategy check out our Nutrition Protocols. Get on track, build consistency, and earn the ability to get creative.

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