Following up on today's post about structure, here is exactly how to hit those protein targets without losing your mind. You don't have to suffer through endless dry chicken and rice to get results. Here is my go-to Protein Carrot Cake. It hits the macros perfectly and genuinely tastes incredible. The Base Ingredients: - 200g Raw Carrots (grated) - 110g Red Split Lentils (the secret weapon for texture and macros!) - 100g Light Greek Yoghurt - 90g Whole Eggs - 90g Fresh Banana (mashed) - 50g Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 40g Lean Whey Protein - 2 tsp Baking Powder - A generous dash of Cinnamon - A pinch of Nutmeg - A pinch of Allspice (Pro tip: I don't bother tracking the spices, but they make all the difference for the flavour!) The Macro-Friendly Ricotta Icing (Optional): - Fat-free Ricotta - Stevia (to taste) - A sprinkle of Cinnamon (Just whip these together and spread on top. Sometimes I skip the icing completely and just use a good low-sugar jam instead—find what works for your daily targets!) How to make it: 1. Pre-heat your oven to 170°C. 2. If using dry lentils, blend them into a fine powder first (or cook them down if you prefer a softer bake). 3. Mix your wet ingredients (eggs, yoghurt, mashed banana, olive oil and Carrots) in one bowl, and your dry ingredients (whey, baking powder, lentil flour, spices) in another. 4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures. 5. Pour into a lined baking tin and bake until a skewer comes out clean (usually around 35 minutes depending on your oven). Enjoy, and let me know in the comments if you end up baking this for your meal prep this week! 👊

I see this all the time. You’re eating "clean," putting in the work on the floor, but the muscle isn't building or the scale isn't moving the way you want it to. The reality? Eating clean doesn't automatically mean you're eating right for your goals. The missing link is almost always structure. If you want to actually see progress, stop guessing and start using the 80/20 Rule: - 🥩 The 80% (Fuel): Single-ingredient, whole foods. These are your lean proteins, complex carbs, and healthy fats that drive your performance and recovery. - 🍕 The 20% (Sanity): The foods you genuinely enjoy. This guarantees sustainability so you don't burn out, crash, and fall off the wagon. Here is the catch: You still have to track it. Missing your daily targets will stall your gains, no matter how "clean" your meals are. If you don't track it, you can't manage it. Let's get some accountability going in the Collective today. Drop a comment below: Who is actually hitting their protein goal today? 👇

Hope everyones weekend was great. Who here trains on weekends? If so what did you train?

Quick question for everyone - what's your biggest struggle with training right now? 1. Staying consistent 2. Knowing what program to follow 3. Nutrition 4. Motivation Or comment your own 👇