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08/26/2026

Butter chicken does not need a cup of cream to taste like butter chicken.
This one uses 3g butter for the aromatics, tomato for the base, and Greek
yogurt at the end. The only fussy part is keeping the heat low when the yogurt
goes in.

It is 644 calories and 69g protein per serving, including the rice. Save it
for dinner. Full recipe:
https://mattsmacros.com/indian-butter-chicken-dinner-for-two/

08/24/2026

Recomp is possible. It is also one of the slowest ways to prove anything is
happening. If scale weight stays flat while strength rises and your waist
comes down, that is the point. It is not a failed cut.

This carousel has the setup and the measurements that matter. Save it, then
read the full Field Note:
https://mattsmacros.com/blog/body-recomposition/

08/22/2026

Shakshuka is already a great breakfast. The problem is that two eggs do not
get you very far on protein.

The fix here is simple. Stir egg whites into the tomato and chickpea base,
then set the whole eggs on top. You keep the yolks and end up at 414 calories
and 32g protein per serving.

Save this for the weekend. Full weighed recipe:
https://mattsmacros.com/recipes/high-protein-shakshuka-breakfast-for-two/

08/18/2026

Short on protein at the end of the day? You do not need another full meal.

Use a shake, a cottage cheese or Greek yogurt bowl, deli roll-ups, or eggs and egg whites. Every option takes 3 to 10 minutes.

Read the full note:
https://mattsmacros.com/blog/missing-protein-target/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen_distribution_2026_q3&utm_content=missing-protein-target_image_b

08/16/2026

Ten servings of sharp garlic-lemon yogurt sauce. Each one is 38 calories and 5g protein.

Blend the garlic with lemon, olive oil, salt, and ice water first. Add the yogurt second and chill for 30 minutes. The garlic keeps blooming as it sits.

Get the recipe:
https://mattsmacros.com/recipes/lebanese-yogurt-toum-garlic-sauce/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen_distribution_2026_q3&utm_content=lebanese-yogurt-toum-garlic-sauce_image_b

08/14/2026

Build your grocery list by job, not by aisle.

Pick two or three protein anchors. Keep two fast proteins in the fridge. Choose two carb bases. Add vegetables you will actually eat and a small flavor system that makes the same ingredients feel different.

Read the full note:
https://mattsmacros.com/blog/high-protein-grocery-list/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen_distribution_2026_q3&utm_content=high-protein-grocery-list_image_b

08/12/2026

Ten slices of French toast, split between two plates. Each serving is 435 calories and 53g protein.

Let the custard sit for two minutes so the whey hydrates, then soak each slice for 10 to 15 seconds per side. Cook over medium heat until the center sets.

Get the recipe:
https://mattsmacros.com/recipes/protein-french-toast-for-two/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen_distribution_2026_q3&utm_content=protein-french-toast-for-two_image_b

08/10/2026

Two plates of banana oat pancakes. Each serving is 429 calories and 46g protein before toppings.

The heat matters. Keep the pan at medium-low so the outside does not brown before the center sets.

Get the recipe:
https://mattsmacros.com/recipes/banana-oat-protein-pancakes-for-two/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen_distribution_2026_q3&utm_content=banana-oat-protein-pancakes-for-two_image_a

08/08/2026

Fasted cardio burns more fat during the workout. That does not mean it produces more fat loss over time.

Your overall calorie deficit does the bigger job. Train fasted if it feels good. Eat first if it helps the session. The timing is not the magic part.

Read the full note:
https://mattsmacros.com/blog/does-fasted-cardio-burn-more-fat/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen_distribution_2026_q3&utm_content=does-fasted-cardio-burn-more-fat_image_a

08/06/2026

Slowly adding calories after a diet is not better at preventing weight regain than returning to estimated maintenance.

That is what a 2025 trial in trained lifters found. Raise calories on purpose, expect an early scale jump from water and glycogen, and judge the trend by weekly averages.

Read the full note:
https://mattsmacros.com/blog/how-to-come-off-a-diet/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen_distribution_2026_q3&utm_content=how-to-come-off-a-diet_image_a

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